approved EB-1A
Technical TB/HIV Advisor
Infectious Disease Epidemiology · Ethiopia · 2025-11-05
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 36 peer-reviewed articles and 16 conference abstracts in premier journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 20 peer reviews for distinguished journals and served in editorial leadership roles.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work generated 2,155 citations, ranking them in the top 1% of authors, and received funding from major international and U.S. agencies.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 36 peer-reviewed articles and 16 conference abstracts which garnered 2,155 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 1% of authors. Additionally, the petitioner completed 20 peer reviews for distinguished journals and held editorial leadership roles. Evidence of major funding from USAID, the World Bank, and the CDC's PEPFAR program further satisfied the EB-1A criteria.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 36 peer-reviewed articles in premier journals
- 16 conference abstracts
- 2,155 citations (top 1% of authors)
- 20 peer reviews for distinguished journals
- Editorial leadership roles
- Major funding from USAID, World Bank, and CDC PEPFAR
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A approved EB-1A (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.
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