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Agricultural Science · China · 2022-05-12

Processing Time
112 days
Decision Date
2022-05-12
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop agricultural adaptation strategies leveraging crop genetic traits, water-saving irrigation techniques, and heat-avoidance management. Her work focuses on counteracting the deleterious effects of climate change to support the development of better management guidelines and breeding efforts to improve agricultural productivity.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor is of great importance as it provides measures to secure and improve the productivity of crops vital to human and animal survival.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's 19 years of experience, 461 citations, and role as a journal editor demonstrate her leadership and expertise in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's record of success and the urgent need for climate-resilient agriculture make her work beneficial to the U.S. without a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the client's 18 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 conference article, and 461 citations. Additional evidence included 51 peer reviews for 16 authoritative journals, 2 expert recommendation letters, and her role as a topics board editor for a scientific journal.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Dependent

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A approved EB-2 NIW (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 112 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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