approved EB-1A

Hematology And Oncology Fellow

Medicine · Myanmar · 2025-07-14

Processing Time
117 days
Decision Date
2025-07-14
Location
New York
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and 13 conference abstracts in top-tier medical journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 10 reviews for leading journals and conferences in the field of medicine.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on ICI therapies for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions has been cited 575 times and adopted into cancer care strategies.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and 13 conference abstracts that garnered 575 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated a sustained record of service as a judge of the work of others with at least 10 reviews for leading journals and conferences. These metrics, combined with evidence of original scientific contributions of major significance, satisfied the EB-1A requirements.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
  • 10 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 13 conference abstracts
  • 575 citations
  • At least 10 manuscript reviews for leading journals and conferences
  • Original scientific contributions regarding immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapies
  • Development of digital interventions for chronic disease management
  • Research funding for clinical trials combining ICIs with autoimmune flare reduction therapies

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Outcome approved
Processing 117 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
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