approved EB-1A
Research Scientist
Computer Science · South Korea · 2025-07-14
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the Work of Others (Met)
The petitioner demonstrated regular service as a peer reviewer, completing at least 12 reviews for top-tier journals.
Original Contributions of Major Significance (Met)
The petitioner developed pioneering machine learning models and graph neural networks that are widely cited and applied by international researchers.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner maintained a strong publication record with 11 peer-reviewed articles in authoritative journals, some ranking in the top 1% of citations.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 11 peer-reviewed publications with over 1,153 citations, placing the applicant in the top 2.93% of her field. Evidence showed she completed at least 12 peer reviews for leading journals and received funding from the National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for judging, original contributions, and scholarly articles.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Independent
Evidence Submitted
- 10 peer-reviewed journal articles
- 1 peer-reviewed conference article
- 1,153 citations with an h-index in the top 2.93% of the field
- Completion of at least 12 peer reviews for leading journals
- Funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR)
- Funding from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory
- Citations from research teams in over 50 countries
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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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