approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Fellow
Computational Chemistry · South Korea · 2025-04-10
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 62 peer-reviewed journal articles and a book chapter, demonstrating a prolific record of publication.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 16 reviews for professional journals, establishing his role as a judge of the work of others.
Original Contributions (Met)
With over 3,000 citations and innovations in battery technology and ammonia production, the petitioner has made contributions of major significance.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a strong record of 62 peer-reviewed journal articles and 3,086 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 2% of his field. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated leadership through 16 peer reviews for scientific journals and received funding from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). These metrics satisfied the EB-1A requirements for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging roles.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 62 peer-reviewed journal articles
- 3,086 citations (top 2% of the field)
- 16 journal reviews
- 5 first-authored conference abstracts
- 1 first-authored book chapter
- Research funding from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
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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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