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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Cardiovascular Biology · Bangladesh · 2022-04-13

Processing Time
63 days
Decision Date
2022-04-13
Location
Louisiana
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue discovering and characterizing molecular receptors, genes, proteins, and cellular pathways that protect cardiomyocytes against heart failure stressors. The work focuses on developing novel treatments for heart failure-inducing pathological stressors such as diabetes, chemotherapy, methamphetamine use, and deleterious genetic mutations.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research addresses cardiovascular diseases, which are a consistent threat to global public health and of clear national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has over 9 years of research experience, a strong publication record, and has been invited to conduct peer reviews for 9 journals.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it was found beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer and labor certification based on the quality of the research.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 18 peer-reviewed journal articles (10 first-authored) and 314 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated expertise through 9 peer review invitations for authoritative journals and received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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A approved EB-2 NIW (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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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 63 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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