approved EB-1A

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Ophthalmology · Brazil · 2025-08-13

Processing Time
16 days
Decision Date
2025-08-13
Location
Florida
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Awards (Met)

The petitioner received a national-level award recognizing excellence in the field of ophthalmology.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 15 reviews for international journals and held senior editorial leadership roles.

Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 43 journal articles in selective venues with extensive independent citations and top-percentile performance.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 43 journal articles and 453 total citations, with papers performing in top percentiles. The petitioner satisfied EB-1A criteria through sustained service as a reviewer for 15 journals and senior editorial leadership. Additionally, the record included a national-level award for excellence and invited talks at selective venues.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Awards
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 43 journal articles plus conference abstracts and a preprint
  • 453 total citations with multiple papers in top percentiles
  • 15 completed reviews for international journals
  • Senior editorial leadership experience
  • Authorship in selective venues with objective indicators of influence
  • Invited talks
  • MD and PhD in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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Outcome approved
Processing 16 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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