approved EB-1A

Research Scientist

Health Policy · China · 2026-01-15

Processing Time
20 days
Decision Date
2026-01-15
Location
North Carolina
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 31 peer-reviewed journal articles, a book chapter, and numerous abstracts in the field of health policy.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 32 peer reviews for journals, demonstrating sustained peer trust and expertise.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work on rural cancer care disparities is highly cited (631 times) and supported by the NIH, indicating major significance to the field.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's authorship of 31 peer-reviewed journal articles and 631 citations, with several papers ranking in the top-percentile for influence. The client also demonstrated sustained peer trust through the completion of 32 peer reviews. Additionally, evidence of research support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reinforced the original contribution and national importance of the work.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 31 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 24 abstracts
  • 1 preprint
  • 1 book chapter
  • 2 technical reports
  • 631 citations
  • 32 peer reviews completed
  • Top-percentile cohort ranking for bibliometric indicators
  • NIH research funding support

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Outcome approved
Processing 20 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 52.9%
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