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Internal Medicine · Pakistan · 2026-01-12

Processing Time
56 days
Decision Date
2026-01-12
Location
Pennsylvania
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to conduct retrospective and prospective studies in clinical medicine and rheumatology to enable earlier diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases. The work specifically investigates manifestations such as Melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5 (MDA5) to improve patient outcomes and refine therapeutic protocols for severe autoimmune disorders.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical national needs regarding public health and the multi-billion dollar economic impact of autoimmune diseases.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has a record of 11 peer-reviewed articles and research ranked in the top 10% of the field by citations.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the requirements due to the petitioner's contributions to diagnostic strategies and clinical care guidelines.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.B.B.S. degree and a publication record of 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, 7 conference abstracts, and 1 preprint. Evidence included 60 citations with qualitative analysis showing one paper ranked in the top 10% of its field, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 56 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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