approved EB-1B
Research Scientist
Biochemistry · China · 2022-05-02
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Books or Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles in the field of biochemistry.
Original Scientific or Scholarly Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research in hepatic medicine is cited 256 times and supported by major funding bodies like the NIH.
Participation as a Judge of the Work of Others (Met)
The petitioner completed 63 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals in the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The case was approved based on the petitioner's 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 256 citations, demonstrating international recognition. Additionally, the petitioner's extensive record of 63 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals satisfied the EB-1B criteria for judging the work of others. Funding from the NIH and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Foundation further validated the research's impact.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 256 citations according to Google Scholar
- 63 peer reviews conducted for highly acclaimed journals
- Funding from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Foundation
- Funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIH)
- Letters of recommendation from internationally recognized experts
- Transcripts and certificates of merit
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