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Agronomy · India · 2025-12-02

Processing Time
549 days
Decision Date
2025-12-02
Location
Connecticut
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 2 criteria met
Scholarly Publications (Met)

The petitioner authored 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and a book chapter in the field of agronomy.

Original Research Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work on herbicide resistance was recognized as having major significance, supported by 240 citations and USDA funding.

Peer Review Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 10 peer-review assignments, demonstrating their status as an expert who judges the work of others.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The approval was based on a record of 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 book chapter which garnered 240 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated international recognition through at least 10 peer-review assignments and documented involvement in major funded projects from the USDA and Kansas Wheat Commission.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE challenged the significance of the petitioner's contributions. The response included detailed documentation of herbicide resistance research and evidence of major funding from government and state commissions.

RFE Targets
Original Research Contributions

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
  • 5 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 1 book chapter
  • 240 citations
  • At least 10 peer-review assignments for well-established journals
  • Funding support from the USDA
  • Funding support from the Kansas Wheat Commission
  • Funding support from the Kansas Crop Improvement Association
  • M.S. degree in Weed Science

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 549 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 2
Evidence Types 7

EB-1B Case Data

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Total Cases 63
Success Rate 98.4%
Sustained 62
Dismissed 1

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