approved EB-1A

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Data Science · India · 2025-01-13

Processing Time
24 days
Decision Date
2025-01-13
Location
Maryland
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 22 peer-reviewed journal articles and 15 conference papers in high-impact journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 80 reviews for professional journals in the field of Data Science.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work on machine learning for pediatric heart conditions and cancer diagnosis has been cited 604 times and implemented by others.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition satisfied the EB-1A criteria through a strong publication record including 22 journal articles and 3 book chapters. The petitioner demonstrated significant influence with 604 citations and a high volume of 80 peer-reviewed journal reviews. Approval was also supported by evidence of research funding from prestigious bodies like the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Defense.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 22 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 first-authored)
  • 15 conference articles (2 first-authored)
  • 14 abstracts (1 first-authored)
  • 3 book chapters
  • 604 citations from at least 43 countries (Google Scholar)
  • 80 journal reviews conducted to date
  • Research funding from multiple NIH institutes and the DoD

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 24 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
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