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Postdoctoral Fellow

Oncology · Ghana · 2021-08-18

Processing Time
319 days
Decision Date
2021-08-18
Location
Maryland
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research on investigating the genetic mechanisms behind tumor growth and development to design novel therapeutics for solid and hematological malignancies. Her work specifically focuses on improving the efficacy of cancer treatment techniques and compounds such as proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) compounds.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses the high national death toll of breast cancer and glioblastoma, which are significant public health concerns in the U.S.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has a record of 10 publications in top journals and 196 citations, supported by competitive funding from the National Cancer Institute.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

Given the urgent need for advanced cancer therapeutics and the petitioner's unique expertise, it is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (two first-authored) with 196 citations, six of which ranked in the top 10% of most-cited articles in clinical medicine. The case was supported by funding from the National Cancer Institute and expert letters confirming the national importance of her work in treating prevalent U.S. diseases.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
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 319 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 3,967
Success Rate 55.1%
Sustained 2,184
Dismissed 1,687

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