approved EB-1A

Instructor

Advanced Engineering Materials · India · 2026-01-09

Processing Time
563 days
Decision Date
2026-01-09
Location
Kansas
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 43 peer-reviewed journal articles and 3 conference articles in the field of advanced engineering materials.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 60 peer reviews for various scholarly journals, demonstrating recognition as an expert in the field.

Original Contributions (Met)

With 1,713 citations, the petitioner's work in nanoscale materials has been widely adopted and used as a reference point by international research teams.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a strong record of 43 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 conference articles, and 1,713 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated professional standing through the completion of at least 60 peer reviews for scholarly journals. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions of major significance, and judging the work of others.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 43 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 3 peer-reviewed conference articles
  • 13 abstracts
  • 1 book chapter
  • 1,713 citations
  • 60 completed peer reviews for scholarly journals

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Outcome approved
Processing 563 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
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