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approved EB-1A RFE Issued

Scientist I

Electrical Engineering · South Korea · 2025-10-07

Processing Time
130 days
Decision Date
2025-10-07
Location
Wisconsin
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Framework Evaluation

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

The petitioner conducted at least 10 reviews for several journals in his field.

Scholarly articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 21 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 abstracts, with one paper ranking in the top 1% of cited works.

Original contributions of major significance (Met)

His research on two-dimensional semiconductors and near-infrared sensing has been cited 302 times and is used as a foundation for advanced photonics.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a record of 21 peer-reviewed journal articles and 302 citations, including a landmark publication in the top 1% of cited works in engineering. Evidence also included at least 10 journal reviews and funding from major agencies like DARPA and the National Research Foundation of Korea.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE challenged the petitioner's sustained record and the significance of his contributions. The response used a data-driven approach and independent expert letters to prove his work shaped modern optoelectronic applications.

RFE Targets
Judging the work of othersOriginal contributions of major significanceScholarly articles

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
  • 21 peer-reviewed journal articles (11 first-authored)
  • 302 citations from researchers worldwide
  • 6 abstracts (4 first-authored)
  • 1 preprint
  • At least 10 manuscript reviews for several journals
  • Research funding from DARPA and NRF Korea

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 130 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Total Cases 881
Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299

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