approved EB-2 (NIW)

Senior Scientist

Computational Biology · Czech Republic · 2022-05-23

Processing Time
339 days
Decision Date
2022-05-23
Location
New York
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue utilizing machine learning, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics software to investigate the genetic risk factors driving neuropsychiatric and neurological diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease. The work aims to provide the scientific community with improved tools to characterize these conditions and support the development of advanced treatments.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses growing public health issues in the U.S., specifically Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia, which are of clear national import.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to 1,143 citations, a record of 16 publications, and 9 years of specialized research experience.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's expertise in developing tools for neurological treatment makes it beneficial to the U.S. to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The case was approved based on the petitioner's 16 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 book chapter which accumulated 1,143 citations. Additional evidence included 8 completed peer reviews for authoritative journals and 9 years of research experience, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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Outcome approved
Processing 339 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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