approved EB-1A
Assistant Professor
Business And Management · China · 2025-08-21
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious lists such as UTD-24 and FT-50, along with 16 conference abstracts.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed over 60 peer reviews for leading journals and served on editorial boards.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on digital transformation and platform-based management has been cited over 300 times and influenced industrial practices.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 7 peer-reviewed journal articles in elite venues like UTD-24 and FT-50, plus 16 conference abstracts and over 300 citations from 45 countries. The petitioner also demonstrated significant authority through over 60 peer reviews for leading journals and service on editorial boards. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for original contributions, scholarly articles, and judging.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 7 peer-reviewed journal articles in top-ranked journals (UTD-24, FT-50, AIS Senior Scholars’ list)
- 16 accepted conference abstracts
- 3 preprints
- 1 industry report
- Over 300 citations from researchers in at least 45 countries
- Papers ranked in the top 10 percent most cited in Economics & Business
- Over 60 peer reviews for leading journals
- Service on editorial boards for respected journals
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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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