approved EB-2 (NIW)

Neurohospitalist

Vascular Neurology · Indonesia · 2025-08-28

Processing Time
420 days
Decision Date
2025-08-28
Location
Rhode Island
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to enhance the treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular diseases by identifying effective acute interventions and developing secondary prevention strategies. Her work focuses on establishing modifiable risk factors to predict patient outcomes and addressing rare, complex presentations of stroke to improve diagnostic precision. The endeavor aims to reduce the global and national burden of stroke through improved clinical care strategies.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses the immense global and national burden of stroke, carrying clear public health and economic importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's MD, publication record in top journals, and highly-cited research demonstrate her capability to advance vascular neurology.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The petitioner's contributions to refining treatment protocols and improving patient outcomes justify waiving the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's MD degree and her record of 154 citations, with papers ranked in the top 0.1% of neuroscience publications. She authored 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 abstracts, demonstrating a significant impact on the field of antithrombotic therapies. USCIS determined she met all three Dhanasar prongs without the need for a Request for Evidence.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 420 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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