approved EB-1A

Postdoctoral Researcher / Assistant Lecturer

High-Energy Physics · Pakistan · 2026-01-20

Processing Time
22 days
Decision Date
2026-01-20
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 14 journal articles and 7 conference papers in the field of high-energy physics.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 6 peer reviews for prestigious journals in their field.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work established new benchmarks for testing quantum theory and received over 1,110 citations.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through a record of 14 peer-reviewed journal articles and 7 conference papers. These works garnered 1,116 citations, with several papers ranking in the top 1% of the field. Additionally, the petitioner completed 6 peer reviews for prestigious journals.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 14 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 7 peer-reviewed conference articles (2 first-authored)
  • 3 preprints advancing theoretical frameworks
  • 1,116 citations with papers in the top 1% most cited
  • 6 peer reviews completed for prestigious journals
  • 4 expert recommendation letters

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Outcome approved
Processing 22 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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