approved EB-1A
Assistant Professor
Biotechnologies · China · 2023-08-05
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles in reputable journals, demonstrating her role as an accomplished scholar.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner performed 23 peer reviews for scientific publications, reflecting her elevated position and expertise in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work in microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technologies has been cited 208 times globally, indicating the significant impact of her original research.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 208 citations from researchers in 28 countries. Additionally, she demonstrated her elevated position in the field by completing 23 peer reviews for various publications. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles in reputable venues
- 208 citations from researchers in 23 countries
- 23 peer reviews completed for scientific publications
- Expert letters from four renowned scholars in the field
- Research contributions in micro-electromechanical systems and lab-on-a-chip systems
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A approved EB-1A (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.
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