approved EB-1A

Postdoctoral Fellow

Neuroscience · India · 2022-01-07

Processing Time
11 days
Decision Date
2022-01-07
Location
Massachusetts
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

Published 18 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters in top publication venues.

Judging (Met)

Completed 65 peer reviews, establishing himself as a noteworthy researcher acknowledged by journals.

Original Contributions (Met)

Research on cancer genes and neurodegeneration cited 374 times, placing him in the top 1% of his field.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 18 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters which garnered 374 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 1% of cited authors in his subfields. Additionally, he completed 65 peer reviews for various journals, demonstrating his recognized expertise. The case satisfied EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 18 peer-reviewed scientific articles
  • 3 book chapters
  • 374 citations (top 1% in cell biology, chemistry, and toxicology per Microsoft Academic)
  • 65 peer reviews conducted for scientific journals
  • Ph.D. from a well-known Indian University
  • 4 recommendation letters from international experts

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Outcome approved
Processing 11 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 52.8%
Sustained 466
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