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Gastroenterology Fellow

Gastroenterology · India · 2025-03-18

Processing Time
120 days
Decision Date
2025-03-18
Location
New York
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 published 13 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 11 peer reviews for prestigious journals including the Journal of Molecular Medicine.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on IBD and gut-microbiome interaction has been cited 342 times and influenced global therapeutic strategies.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 13 peer-reviewed journal articles and 342 citations from researchers in 44 countries. The petitioner satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging the work of others, and original contributions of major significance. Her work's impact was further evidenced by seven papers ranking in the top 10% of most-cited clinical medicine publications.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE requested further proof of the petitioner's top-tier standing and the significance of her contributions. The response utilized citation analysis and expert letters to demonstrate her wide-reaching influence.

RFE Targets
Original Contributions

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (9 first-authored)
  • 1 preprint
  • 342 citations from researchers in 44 countries
  • 11 completed peer reviews for journals like The Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis
  • Seven papers in the top 10% most cited in clinical medicine
  • Publications in top-tier journals including The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 120 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

EB-1A Case Data

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Total Cases 881
Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299

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