approved EB-1A RFE Issued

Postdoctoral Fellow

Molecular Genetics · Brazil · 2025-06-25

Processing Time
98 days
Decision Date
2025-06-25
Location
Maryland
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 27 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals including Journal of Hepatology and Molecular Cell.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 15 peer reviews for high-impact journals in the field of molecular genetics.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on cancer biomarkers and therapy resistance has been widely cited (255 times) and adopted by researchers globally.

Why This Petition Was Approved

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.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE challenged the significance of the petitioner's contributions. The response provided a focused presentation of international adoption and expert endorsements to prove the work's impact.

RFE Targets
Original Contributions

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 27 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Journal of Hepatology, Molecular Cell, and Trends in Cancer
  • 255 citations from researchers in over 30 countries
  • At least 15 peer reviews for high-impact journals
  • Evidence of global adoption of research methods in hepatology and oncology
  • Six recommendation letters (five independent)

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Outcome approved
Processing 98 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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