Date of Decision: FEB. 24, 2022
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB-1B (Outstanding Professor or Researcher)
Petitioner Information
Profession: Assistant Scientist
Field: Biomicroscopy
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Sustained
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- Published Material About the Beneficiary: The Beneficiary’s work has been widely cited in scientific publications. For instance, her research published in “Scientific Reports” has been referenced by hundreds of other researchers, indicating the influence and recognition of her work in the field of biomicroscopy.
- Original Contributions of Major Significance: The Beneficiary played a crucial role in developing a novel tool for cancer research, which has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of tumor metabolism. This work has been recognized and utilized by other research groups, further establishing her contribution to the field.
- Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The Beneficiary has authored multiple scholarly articles in high-impact journals, including “Biomedical Optics Express” and “Journal of Biomedical Optics.” Her publications have garnered significant attention, as evidenced by the high number of citations.
- Participation as a Judge of the Work of Others: The Beneficiary has reviewed numerous articles for prestigious journals such as “Scientific Reports” and “Biomedical Optics Express.” Her expertise has been recognized by her appointment as a session chair at a major international conference, further solidifying her standing in the field.
Criteria Not Met:
- None specified in the document.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
- Summary of findings: The Beneficiary received the __ Prize for Biological Fluorescence, awarded for research related to a doctoral dissertation. Although it included a small cash prize, it added to the recognition of her work in the field.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
- Summary of findings: The Beneficiary’s research has been extensively discussed in multiple review articles, with some featuring figures from her published work. Her studies have been a significant focus in the scientific community, indicating her international recognition.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
- Summary of findings: The Beneficiary’s contributions to the development of innovative tools for cancer research have been instrumental and widely recognized. Her work has influenced subsequent studies and has been critical in advancing the field of biomicroscopy.
Participation as a Judge:
- Summary of findings: The Beneficiary has provided peer reviews for numerous high-impact journals and served as a session chair at a major conference, reflecting her recognition as an authority in her field.
Membership in Associations:
- Not specifically detailed in the document.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
- Summary of findings: The Beneficiary’s articles have been highly cited, with one article quickly becoming the most viewed in its journal. This demonstrates the impact and recognition of her research.
Supporting Documentation
- Published Articles: Detailed records of the Beneficiary’s published work and citations.
- Reference Letters: Letters from prominent figures in the field affirming the Beneficiary’s contributions.
- Conference Participation: Evidence of the Beneficiary’s role as a session chair at an international conference.
- Peer Review Activities: Documentation of the Beneficiary’s extensive peer review work for scientific journals.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is sustained. The Beneficiary is recognized as outstanding in her academic field at the international level.
Reasoning: The Beneficiary has met the evidentiary criteria through her significant contributions to biomicroscopy, her widely cited publications, and her active role in the scientific community. The evidence supports her recognition as an outstanding researcher.
Next Steps: The Petitioner may proceed with the next steps in the immigration process, confident in the recognition of the Beneficiary’s extraordinary ability in her field.
