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approved EB-1A RFE Issued

Postdoctoral Researcher

Neuroscience · United Kingdom · 2025-12-10

Processing Time
116 days
Decision Date
2025-12-10
Location
Pennsylvania
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, primarily as first author, in the field of neuroscience.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 18 peer reviews for prestigious journals, demonstrating their role as a judge of the work of others.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on neuroscientific methods of measuring consciousness resulted in 268 citations, placing them in the top 1% of the field.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The case was approved based on 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 268 citations, which placed the petitioner in the top 1% of highly cited authors in their field. Additionally, the petitioner completed 18 peer reviews for prestigious journals, satisfying the judging and scholarly articles criteria.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE requested further evidence of the petitioner's international influence. The response provided data on top-percentile rankings and citation impact to satisfy the criteria.

RFE Targets
Original Contributions

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 first-authored)
  • 1 manuscript under review
  • 268 citations (top 1% most highly cited authors)
  • 18 peer reviews for prestigious journals
  • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 116 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299

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