approved EB-1A

Principal Scientist

Biochemistry · India · 2025-02-04

Processing Time
19 days
Decision Date
2025-02-04
Location
California
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 11 peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact biochemistry journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 40 peer reviews and served on multiple editorial boards.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner made original scientific contributions to the understanding of DNA repair and protein-protein interactions, evidenced by 190 citations and NIH funding.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The approval was based on the petitioner's documentation of 11 peer-reviewed journal articles with 190 citations, demonstrating a growing influence in biochemistry. Additionally, the petitioner satisfied the judging criterion by completing at least 40 journal reviews and serving on several editorial boards. The national significance of the work was further validated by support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
  • 11 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 as first author, 1 as co-first author)
  • 190 citations by scholars worldwide
  • At least 40 journal reviews completed
  • Service on the editorial boards of several academic journals
  • Research support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Outcome approved
Processing 19 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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