approved EB-1A

Attending Physician

Clinical Medicine · India · 2024-01-08

Processing Time
6 days
Decision Date
2024-01-08
Location
Illinois
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 34 peer-reviewed journal articles and one book chapter in authoritative journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 50 peer reviews, demonstrating her role in determining the value of her peers' research.

Original Contributions (Met)

Her research fundamentally transformed lupus treatment approaches and garnered 422 citations, showing major significance to the field.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on meeting at least three EB-1A criteria: authorship of 34 scholarly articles (including 7 first-authored), a significant citation record of 422 citations, and extensive judging experience with 50 peer reviews. Her research on lupus treatment and patient outcomes in rheumatology demonstrated her position in the highest echelon of the medical field.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 34 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 7 first-authored publications
  • 1 book chapter
  • 422 citations from independent researchers
  • 50 peer reviews for various publications
  • 4 recommendation letters from international specialists

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Outcome approved
Processing 6 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299

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