approved EB-1A RFE Issued
Research Associate
Genetics · Serbia · 2025-09-17
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 13 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 book chapters in the field of genetics.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 16 peer reviews for leading scientific journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on elephant genomic history and cancer-related retroviruses was cited 784 times and adopted by researchers globally.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The approval was based on a strong scholarly record including 13 peer-reviewed journal articles and 784 citations, with several papers ranking in the top 10% of the field. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated professional recognition through 16 peer reviews for leading journals. The submission of four expert letters further confirmed her international acclaim and the global importance of her genomic research.
Request for Evidence (RFE)
Successfully AddressedUSCIS issued an RFE questioning the extraordinary ability of the petitioner. The response successfully highlighted the influence of her research and its adoption by the international scientific community.
RFE Targets
Original Contributions
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 first-authored)
- 8 conference abstracts (7 first-authored)
- 1 first-authored preprint
- 2 book chapters
- 784 citations
- Articles ranking in the top 10% most cited in molecular biology and genetics
- 16 peer reviews for leading journals
- Four letters of recommendation from international experts
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Processing 116 days
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