approved EB-1A
Research Assistant And PhD Student
Electrical And Computer Engineering · Bangladesh · 2026-01-26
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 5 journal articles, 2 conference papers, and a book chapter in selective venues.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 70 instances of peer-review service for journals and scientific venues.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work in cybersecurity and autonomous vehicles garnered 1,149 citations, showing independent reliance by the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a track record of 1,149 citations and 70 peer-review instances, demonstrating professional trust and field-wide reliance. The petitioner authored 5 journal articles, 2 conference papers, and 1 book chapter, all peer-reviewed. Evidence of major research funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Singapore National Research Foundation further validated the work's impact.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 5 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles
- 2 first-authored peer-reviewed conference articles
- 1 first-authored book chapter
- 1,149 citations
- 70 instances of peer-review service
- M.S. in Computer Science
- Evidence of major research funding from prestigious organizations
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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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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2026-01-26.
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Outcome approved
Processing 425 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6
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Success Rate 52.9%
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