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Bio-Agricultural Sciences · Pakistan · 2024-11-28

Processing Time
59 days
Decision Date
2024-11-28
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop a roadmap for integrated pest disease management by building advanced detection tools and screening for novel resistant genes. Her work involves studying soil health for sustainable agriculture to enable early detection of pathogens and the development of climate-resilient crops.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research is vital for protecting U.S. agricultural sectors and ensuring food security through pathogen detection and crop resilience.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record in top journals, and 127 peer reviews demonstrate her expertise and position in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The immense benefits to the stabilization of U.S. economic staple crops make it imperative for the research to continue uninterrupted.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Bio-agricultural Sciences, 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 abstracts, and 16 citations. Additionally, she completed 127 peer reviews and secured funding from the USDA and the Genomic Open-Source Breeding Informatics Initiative, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Government Alignment

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 59 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 3,814
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,672

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