approved EB-1B
Scientist II
Cancer Epigenetics · India · 2026-01-13
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 10 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals within the field of cancer epigenetics.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 18 peer reviews and served on an editorial board, demonstrating expert authority.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on epigenetic regulators has been cited 303 times, placing them in the top 1% of the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The case was approved based on the petitioner's record of 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and 303 citations, placing them in the top 1% of highly cited authors. The petitioner also demonstrated expert authority through 18 peer reviews and editorial board membership. The research's alignment with national health priorities and support from major institutions like the NIH and NCI further satisfied the EB-1B requirements.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
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Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 first-authored, 1 co-first-authored)
- 303 citations (top 1% of most highly cited authors)
- 18 peer reviews conducted for prestigious journals
- Editorial board membership
- Research funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Research funding from American Society of Hematology (ASH)
- Research funding from American Cancer Society (ACS)
- Research funding from National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Ph.D. in biochemistry, structural and stem cell biology
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