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approved EB-1A RFE Issued

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Educational Technology · Iran · 2025-08-08

Processing Time
112 days
Decision Date
2025-08-08
Location
Massachusetts
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Judging the work of others (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 26 reviews for academic journals and conferences and held 2 editorial roles.

Original contributions of major significance (Met)

Her research on infographics and flipped learning models was recognized by experts as pioneering and influential to educational policy.

Authorship of scholarly articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 11 peer-reviewed journal articles and multiple conference papers in the field of educational technology.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a strong record of 11 peer-reviewed journal articles and 444 citations, showing influence well above the field average. The petitioner also demonstrated significant professional standing through 26 completed manuscript reviews and 2 editorial roles. These achievements satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE questioned the significance of the petitioner's contributions and the influence of her publications. The response provided comparative citation data and expert testimony to prove her work ranks among the most influential in the field.

RFE Targets
Authorship of scholarly articlesOriginal contributions of major significanceJudging the work of others

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 11 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 first-authored)
  • 4 peer-reviewed conference papers
  • 3 accepted conference papers
  • 2 book chapters
  • 444 citations
  • 26 completed reviews for academic journals and conferences
  • 2 editorial roles

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 112 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 881
Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299

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