approved EB-1A

Noninvasive Cardiologist

Clinical Cardiology · India · 2025-05-22

Processing Time
17 days
Decision Date
2025-05-22
Location
Washington
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 101 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals like Circulation and JACC.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 396 peer reviews for top-ranked scientific journals.

Original Contributions (Met)

His research on AKI following transplants and rhythm control therapies redefined clinical protocols and reduced mortality by 15%.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 101 peer-reviewed articles and 7 conference abstracts with 2,685 citations and an h-index of 30. The applicant satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions of major significance, and a leading/critical role through 396 peer reviews for top journals. His research on acute kidney injury in transplant patients redefined post-operative care protocols.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 101 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 7 conference abstracts
  • 2,685 citations
  • h-index of 30
  • 396 peer reviews for journals including PLOS ONE and Scientific Reports
  • 26 articles ranked in the top 10% most cited for their publication year
  • Research on atrial fibrillation in cirrhotic patients
  • Evaluation of kidney injury rates in heart, liver, and lung transplant patients

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Outcome approved
Processing 17 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
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