approved EB-1A
Research Fellow
Molecular Biology · India · 2022-03-29
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles, a correspondence, an editorial, and a preprint paper.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner was invited to review and evaluate the work of his peers no fewer than 30 times.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner made original contributions through the development of computational tools for protein analysis and research into the FGF pathway for wound healing, evidenced by 1,405 citations.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a high citation count of 1,405 from researchers in 61 countries and a strong publication record of 16 peer-reviewed articles. The petitioner demonstrated his authority in the field by completing 30 peer review assignments for scientific journals. His specific contributions to the FGF pathway and wound healing in the context of diabetes and cancer satisfied the EB-1A criteria.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 1 correspondence, 1 editorial, and 1 preprint paper
- 1,405 citations from researchers in at least 61 countries
- 30 peer review invitations to evaluate the work of peers
- Development of computational tools to identify aberrant phosphorylation sites
- Detailed descriptions of 4 key research projects
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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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Outcome approved
Processing 106 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5
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