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Assistant Medical Examiner

Forensic Pathology · Italy · 2026-01-28

Processing Time
288 days
Decision Date
2026-01-28
Location
Illinois
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Judging the work of others (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 100 reviews for forensic pathology journals and conferences.

Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 74 peer-reviewed journal articles, 64 conference abstracts, 12 book chapters, and one book.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's methods are used by forensic pathologists and courts to make death investigations more objective and reproducible.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through 74 peer-reviewed journal articles, 64 conference abstracts, and 577 citations. Approval was further supported by over 100 peer-review assignments for forensic journals and evidence of the work's practical impact on death investigations and court testimony. The case satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions of major significance.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE questioned the 'major significance' of the petitioner's original contributions. The response provided evidence of third-party reliance and real-world implementation in forensic and legal practice.

RFE Targets
Original Contributions

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 74 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 64 conference abstracts
  • 12 book chapters
  • 1 book
  • 1 first-authored technical report
  • 577 citations
  • Over 100 peer-review assignments for forensic pathology journals and conferences
  • Evidence of adoption in active investigations and courtroom testimony

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 288 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Total Cases 919
Success Rate 53.0%
Sustained 487
Dismissed 315

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