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approved EB-1B RFE Issued

Research Assistant Professor

Public Health · China · 2026-01-13

Processing Time
560 days
Decision Date
2026-01-13
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 2 criteria met
Scholarly Books or Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 16 peer-reviewed articles and 15 abstracts in selective venues.

Original Research Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work in predictive modeling and health equity was recognized as highly influential, with papers ranking in the top 10% of citations.

Judging the Work of Others (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 37 peer reviews and served on two editorial boards.

Three Years of Experience (Met)

Initially challenged in an RFE, the petitioner successfully documented over three years of qualifying research experience through institutional verification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

Approval was granted based on a strong record of 16 peer-reviewed articles and 15 abstracts with 96 citations, demonstrating international recognition. The petitioner satisfied EB-1B criteria through original research contributions, authorship of scholarly articles, and participation as a judge of the work of others via 37 peer reviews and two editorial board memberships.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS requested proof of three years of research experience, a valid job offer, and ability to pay. The response included updated experience documentation, university policy excerpts, and institutional financial statements.

RFE Targets
Three Years of Experience

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Independent
Evidence Submitted
  • 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles
  • 15 abstracts
  • 96 citations
  • Top 10% most cited articles in category and year
  • 37 peer reviews for respected journals
  • Editorial board member for two journals

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 560 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 2
Evidence Types 5

EB-1B Case Data

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Total Cases 63
Success Rate 98.4%
Sustained 62
Dismissed 1

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