approved EB-1A

Postdoctoral Fellow

Entomology · India · 2021-09-22

Processing Time
163 days
Decision Date
2021-09-22
Location
North Carolina
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Framework Evaluation

4 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner published 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles in top-ranked journals in the field of entomology.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner conducted at least 30 reviews for 4 journals and served as a guest associate editor.

Original Contributions (Met)

His research in chemical ecology fundamentally transformed pest control approaches and garnered 370 citations.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 11 peer-reviewed publications in top-ranked journals and 370 citations globally. He satisfied EB-1A criteria through his 30 peer reviews, guest editor role, and original contributions to agricultural and urban pest management. His work's direct applicability to limiting disease transmission and agricultural losses was a key factor.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in top-ranked journals
  • 370 citations in at least 34 countries according to Google Scholar
  • 30 reviews for at least 4 prestigious journals
  • Served as a guest associate editor for a special research section in 1 journal
  • Ph.D. in biological science (chemical ecology)
  • Original contributions to evaluating behavioral, chemical, and neurophysiology of pests

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Outcome approved
Processing 163 days
Criteria Met 4 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 53.9%
Sustained 505
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