approved EB-1B
Senior Research Associate
Molecular Biology · India · 2021-08-09
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Framework Evaluation
4 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles in prestigious, high-impact international journals.
Judging the Work of Others (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 2 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals, demonstrating her status as a top-level expert.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work in diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases is evidenced by 274 citations and a patent.
Offer of Employment (Met)
The petitioner provided a current employment letter for a senior research associate position at a leading U.S. company.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles in high-impact journals and 1 patent. Her work garnered 274 citations from independent researchers globally, and she demonstrated her expertise by performing 2 peer reviews for acclaimed journals. She also satisfied the employment criteria with a permanent research position at a major U.S. company.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 1 patent
- 274 citations according to Google Scholar
- 2 peer reviews for scientific journals
- Employment letter for a Senior Research Associate position
- 4 letters of recommendation from experts
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A approved EB-1B (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: 2021-08-09.
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Criteria Met 4 / 2
Evidence Types 7
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