approved EB-1A RFE Issued

Postdoctoral Associate

Molecular And Cellular Cancer Biology · India · 2025-05-03

Processing Time
117 days
Decision Date
2025-05-03
Location
California
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 12 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter in high-impact biological systems journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed over 80 peer reviews and serves on the editorial boards of multiple scientific journals.

Original Contributions (Met)

His research on SMURF2 and chromatin stability has influenced cancer research worldwide, evidenced by 319 citations from 49 countries.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The approval was based on 12 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book chapter with 319 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 3% of the field. The petitioner also demonstrated significant professional standing through over 80 peer reviews and service on multiple editorial boards. His research on SMURF2 and RNA editing was recognized for its global impact on cancer treatment across 49 countries.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

A Request for Evidence was issued during the 3 month and 27 day processing period. The response successfully demonstrated the petitioner's extraordinary influence in cancer biology to secure the final approval.

RFE Targets
Original Contributions

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 12 peer-reviewed articles
  • 1 book chapter
  • 319 citations with an h-index of 9
  • Top 10% most cited paper in molecular biology and genetics for its publication year
  • Over 80 peer reviews completed
  • Editorial board memberships for multiple scientific journals
  • Research impact spanning 49 countries

Similar Cases

Scientist

Biotechnology · India

WeGreened EB-1A approved
Tennessee 16 days 2025-04-09
The petition was approved based on the petitioner meeting at least three EB-1A criteria: original scientific contributions of major significance, authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals, and participation as a judge of the work of others. Specific metrics included over 1,600 citations, 25 peer-reviewed publications (including Cell and Nature Communications), and 70+ peer reviews.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Biotechnology · Brazil

WeGreened EB-1A rfe approved
Maryland 98 days 2025-06-25
The petition was approved based on a record of 27 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Journal of Hepatology and Molecular Cell. The petitioner demonstrated impact through 255 citations from researchers in over 30 countries and the completion of at least 15 peer reviews. The evidence satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions of major significance.

Research Scientist

Biotechnology · Turkey

WeGreened EB-1A approved
Utah 5 days 2025-04-02
The petition was approved based on meeting at least three EB-1A criteria, including authorship of 13 scholarly articles and 330 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated significant judging experience by reviewing 18 scholarly articles. Furthermore, the research was backed by prestigious funding from the NIH, DOD, and international foundations, proving the original and significant nature of his contributions.

Research Scientist

Biotechnology · China

WeGreened EB-1A approved
California 21 days 2025-06-12
The petition was approved based on 5 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals like Nature and Molecular Cell, which garnered 454 citations across 39 countries. The petitioner also demonstrated professional standing through 16 verified peer reviews for journals such as Cells and PLOS ONE. The evidence satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Browse More Cases

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-05-03.

Browse all cases
View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 117 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

EB-1A Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 884
Success Rate 52.7%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 301

Get Case Insights

Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.

Join Waitlist