approved EB-1A

Assistant Scientist

Infectious Diseases · India · 2022-05-19

Processing Time
485 days
Decision Date
2022-05-19
Location
Georgia
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles in the field of infectious diseases.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 70 peer reviews, demonstrating his expertise was sought to judge the work of others.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on tuberculosis vaccine efficacy and host immunology resulted in 390 citations, indicating major significance to the field.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles which accumulated 390 citations from experts in 43 countries. Additionally, the petitioner's record of conducting 70 peer reviews demonstrated his significant influence and authority in the field. The evidence satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles
  • 390 citations from experts in at least 43 countries
  • 70 peer reviews conducted for journals in the field
  • Ph.D. in tuberculosis and host-pathogen interaction
  • Four expert recommendation letters

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Outcome approved
Processing 485 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 53.0%
Sustained 487
Dismissed 315

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