approved EB-1A
Assistant Researcher
Proteomics · India · 2022-03-21
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 17 peer-reviewed articles and 1 preprint in international journals, establishing a consistent record of publication.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner was invited to review and evaluate the work of peers no fewer than 6 times, demonstrating recognized authority in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her work on mass spectrometry-based approaches to structural proteomics has been cited 607 times and is utilized by experts globally to advance diabetes and Alzheimer's research.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The approval was based on 17 peer-reviewed articles and 1 preprint which garnered 607 citations from peers in 49 countries. The petitioner also demonstrated authority through 6 peer-review assignments and was ranked in the top 1% of highly cited authors in Chemistry over the past 10 years. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 17 peer-reviewed articles and 1 preprint published in international journals
- 607 citations from researchers in at least 49 countries
- 6 peer-review invitations to evaluate the work of peers
- Research on protein-protein interactions in SARS-CoV-2 and tau protein in Alzheimer’s disease
- 4 letters of recommendation from internationally recognized experts
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A approved EB-1A (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.
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