approved EB-1A
Principal Scientist
Cancer Epidemiology · India · 2024-07-31
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the work of others (Met)
The petitioner completed 18 peer reviews for fellow experts in the community.
Original scientific or scholarly research contributions (Met)
Her research into cancer prevalence and health disparities has been cited 9,366 times, demonstrating major significance.
Authorship of scholarly articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and several technical reports in discerning journals.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a staggering 9,366 citations and a robust publication record including 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 4 technical reports. The petitioner also demonstrated significant professional standing through 18 peer reviews of her peers' work. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Independent
Evidence Submitted
- ["9 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored)", "1 first-authored peer-reviewed conference article", "2 abstracts", "4 technical reports (1 lead-authored)", "9,366 citations", "18 peer reviews of fellow experts' work"]
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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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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2024-07-31.
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Outcome approved
Processing 6 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6
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Total Cases 881
Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
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