approved EB-1A

Assistant Professor

Biostatistics · China · 2024-01-05

Processing Time
7 days
Decision Date
2024-01-05
Location
Illinois
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 22 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings in international journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 15 reviews for highly acclaimed journals in his field.

Original Contributions (Met)

His work in machine learning and biomarker analysis has been cited 392 times, demonstrating a major impact on the field of biostatistics.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The approval was based on a strong record of 22 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 8 first-authored) and 392 citations, demonstrating significant influence. The petitioner also provided evidence of 15 peer-review assignments for highly acclaimed journals. His employment at a highly ranked, federally funded institution further evidenced his extraordinary ability.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 22 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 first-authored, 1 co-first-authored)
  • 392 citations in peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 15 peer reviews conducted for highly acclaimed journals
  • Research position at a highly ranked institution with academic and federal funding
  • Four recommendation letters from field experts

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Outcome approved
Processing 7 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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