approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agricultural Economics · Pakistan · 2025-07-16
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 23 peer-reviewed journal articles in the field of agricultural economics.
Judging the Work of Others (Met)
The petitioner completed over 35 peer reviews and held editorial roles for professional journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on agricultural insurance models and bioenergy feedstock was recognized as foundational by independent experts and cited globally.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 23 peer-reviewed journal articles with 132 citations and an h-index of 7. The petitioner also demonstrated professional standing through over 35 peer reviews and editorial roles in respected journals. The evidence satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging the work of others, and original contributions of major significance.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 23 peer-reviewed journal articles (12 as first- or co-first author)
- 132 citations from researchers in 14 countries
- h-index of 7
- Over 35 peer review invitations for high-impact journals
- Editorial roles in respected outlets
- Research funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Research funding from the National Key Research and Development Programme
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