approved EB-2 (NIW)

Physician

Gastroenterology And Oncology · Malaysia · 2025-09-21

Processing Time
5 days
Decision Date
2025-09-21
Location
Washington
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research in pharmacoepidemiology, specifically focusing on the relationship between mRNA vaccines and gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis flare-ups. His work aims to investigate gastrointestinal bleeding outcomes in hospital admissions to develop effective therapeutic strategies and improve patient safety.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses urgent healthcare priorities and vaccine safety, which have broad implications for U.S. public health.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's M.D., publication record, and 180 citations demonstrate his ability to drive advances in his specialized field.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's unique expertise in pharmacoepidemiology and his contributions to patient safety justify waiving the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.D. degree and his record of 8 peer-reviewed journal articles and 24 conference abstracts. His work earned 180 citations and he completed at least 8 peer reviews for scholarly journals. The case was supported by six recommendation letters from international experts, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

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Outcome approved
Processing 5 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Sustained 2,046
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