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approved EB-1A RFE Issued

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Biology · China · 2025-10-16

Processing Time
105 days
Decision Date
2025-10-16
Location
California
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 17 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter in prestigious venues.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 22 peer reviews for distinguished journals in the field of biology.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on ApoE4 and COVID-19 provided transformative insights and identified potential viral inhibitors, evidenced by 775 citations.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petitioner submitted 17 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book chapter with a high citation count of 775 from 34 countries. The case demonstrated extraordinary ability through scholarly articles, original contributions to the field of Alzheimer's and COVID-19, and a significant record of 22 peer reviews.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS issued an RFE to further challenge the significance of the petitioner's work. The response highlighted the global impact of the research and the high citation rate to prove extraordinary ability.

RFE Targets
Original Contributions

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 17 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 as first author, 1 as co-first author)
  • 1 co-first-authored book chapter
  • 775 citations from scholars in 34 countries
  • 22 peer reviews for distinguished journals
  • Identification of compound Q34 as a viral entry inhibitor
  • 6 recommendation letters from experts

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 105 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

EB-1A Case Data

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Total Cases 883
Success Rate 52.8%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 300

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