approved EB-1A
Visiting Scientist
Gynecology · China · 2023-03-28
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 27 peer-reviewed articles and 11 book chapters in high-impact journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 27 reviews for professional journals in her field.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her research on HPV cofactors and microRNAs in cervical cancer has been cited 237 times and influenced the work of other scientists globally.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a strong record of 27 peer-reviewed articles and 11 book chapters published in high-impact journals. The petitioner demonstrated 237 citations from scholars in 21 countries and documented 27 instances of peer-review judging for professional journals. Her work's influence was further evidenced by funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Grants
Reference Letters Independent
Evidence Submitted
- 27 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 11 book chapters
- 237 citations from at least 21 countries (Google Scholar)
- 27 journal peer reviews conducted
- Funding from National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Funding from Guangdong Province Natural Science Grant
- Expert recommendation letters
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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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