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approved EB-1A RFE Issued

Assistant Instructor

Biochemistry · India · 2021-08-20

Processing Time
356 days
Decision Date
2021-08-20
Location
Texas
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 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and one editorial in international journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner was invited to review and evaluate the work of her peers no fewer than 15 times.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on protein-protein interactions and cardiovascular disease was supported by 154 citations and 5 expert letters.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and one editorial which garnered 154 citations. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated her authority in the field by performing 15 peer reviews for international journals. These metrics, supported by expert testimony, satisfied the EB-1A criteria for original contributions and scholarly articles.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

An RFE was issued during the processing of the case, but the petitioner successfully addressed the concerns through objective evidence of her participation and influence in the field, leading to approval.

RFE Targets
Original ContributionsScholarly ArticlesJudging

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 7 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 1 editorial published in international journals
  • 154 citations from researchers in the U.S. and abroad
  • 15 peer review assignments for professional journals
  • 5 letters of recommendation from field experts

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 356 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

EB-1A Case Data

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Total Cases 937
Success Rate 53.9%
Sustained 505
Dismissed 315

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