approved EB-1A

Assistant Professor

Neurology · India · 2025-12-16

Processing Time
18 days
Decision Date
2025-12-16
Location
Pennsylvania
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 21 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 abstracts, establishing a sustained record of publication.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 14 peer reviews, demonstrating her role as a gatekeeper for journals in the field.

Original Contributions (Met)

Her research on neurodegenerative disease mechanisms and early detection of Alzheimer's was recognized as a major contribution with top 1% citation impact.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on meeting at least three EB-1A criteria: scholarly articles, judging the work of others, and original contributions. Specific metrics included 21 peer-reviewed journal articles, 14 peer reviews, and a citation record in the top 1% of the field. Her work was recognized for its impact on the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 21 peer-reviewed journal articles (9 first-authored)
  • 6 abstracts (5 first-authored)
  • 1 preprint
  • Citation performance in the top 1% of most highly cited authors
  • 14 peer reviews for professional journals
  • Competitive funding support
  • Contributions to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC)

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Outcome approved
Processing 18 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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