approved EB-1A
Assistant Research Scientist
Mechanical Engineering · China · 2021-07-02
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
Authored 31 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter in international journals and conference proceedings, with over 650 citations ranking him in the top 1% of his field.
Judging (Met)
Completed at least 56 reviews for prestigious national and international journals and conference proceedings.
Original Contributions (Met)
Developed a cutting-edge hardware platform for self-driving systems used by industry and created novel eco-driving strategies, supported by grants and expert testimony.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 31 peer-reviewed articles and over 650 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 1% of his field. Evidence of 56 peer reviews for prestigious journals demonstrated his standing as an expert. Additionally, the receipt of multiple grants from private and government institutions for safety and emissions research satisfied the EB-1A criteria.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 31 peer-reviewed scientific articles (12 first-authored, 1 co-first-authored)
- 1 peer-reviewed technical paper
- 1 book chapter
- Over 650 citations by peers
- 56 peer reviews for national and international journals
- Grants from private and government institutions in the US
- Top 1% most highly cited author ranking by Microsoft Academic
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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2021-07-02.
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Outcome approved
Processing 115 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6
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Success Rate 55.1%
Sustained 530
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