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Environmental Science · India · 2024-08-27

Processing Time
405 days
Decision Date
2024-08-27
Location
Maryland
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Framework Evaluation

4 of 3 criteria met
Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on nature-based carbon drawdown and climate cost models fundamentally transformed research in the land and food sectors.

Scholarly Articles (Met)

Authored 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, a book, and technical reports cited nearly 1,000 times.

Leading Role (Met)

Served in a significant role as a Co-founder for an organization with a distinguished reputation.

High Salary (Met)

Demonstrated receipt of a higher salary or remuneration than is usual in the field of environmental science.

Why This Petition Was Approved

Approval was based on 11 peer-reviewed journal articles and 972 citations across 45 countries. The petition satisfied EB-1A criteria including original contributions of major significance, a leading or critical role for distinguished organizations, and receipt of a high salary.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The case received a Request for Evidence (RFE) during the 13-month processing period, which was successfully addressed to secure the final approval.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
High Salary
Evidence Submitted
  • 11 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 first-authored)
  • 4 technical reports (1 first-authored)
  • 1 book
  • 1 magazine article
  • 972 citations in at least 45 countries per Google Scholar
  • At least 10 peer reviews conducted to date
  • Evidence of original contributions of major significance
  • Performance in a significant role for organizations with a distinguished reputation
  • Receipt of a higher salary or remuneration than is usual in the field

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 405 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 4 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 881
Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299

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