approved EB-1A
Post-Doctoral Associate
Materials Chemistry · China · 2025-02-11
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 12 peer-reviewed journal articles in high-level scientific publications.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 90 peer reviews for prestigious journals in his field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on battery surface coatings has been cited 313 times and received major government funding, indicating original contributions of major significance.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 12 peer-reviewed journal articles and 313 citations, demonstrating significant influence in the field. Additionally, the petitioner performed 90 peer reviews for top-tier journals and received research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 12 peer-reviewed journal articles
- 313 citations according to Google Scholar
- 90 peer reviews performed for top-tier scientific journals
- Research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Basic Energy Sciences Program
- Domestic and international funding from industry and government sources
- Six recommendation letters from independent and dependent experts
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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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