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Organic Chemistry · Vietnam · 2022-04-13

Processing Time
820 days
Decision Date
2022-04-13
Location
Massachusetts
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research on designing, synthesizing, and analyzing the structures of organic compounds, including natural products and synthetic organic compounds. This work aims to discover new therapeutic drugs and improve the processes used to design and produce pharmaceuticals.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research is of great importance as it improves drug design and production processes for the pharmaceutical industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's education, experience, and documented record of success, including federal grant support, well-position him to advance his work.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions and the national interest served by his research justify a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in organic chemistry and a record of 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and one book chapter with 36 citations. Evidence included 3 peer reviews for international journals, 5 expert recommendation letters, and proof of research support from the NIH, NSF, and National Institute of Drug Abuse.

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 820 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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