approved EB-1A
Senior MEMS Engineer
Mechanical Engineering · China · 2025-01-18
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 conference articles in the field of mechanical engineering.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 17 peer reviews for prestigious journals and venues in his field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on flexible and biocompatible electronics has been cited 1,505 times, placing him in the top 1% of his field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on meeting multiple EB-1A criteria, including 1,505 citations across 52 countries and a publication record of 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 conference articles. The petitioner demonstrated a high level of expertise through 17 peer review invitations for leading journals. His research was also validated by funding from major institutions like the NIH, NSF, and DARPA.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 1,505 citations by researchers in at least 52 countries
- 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 co-first-authored)
- 2 conference articles
- 1 patent application
- 1 conference abstract
- 17 peer review invitations for prestigious venues
- Top 1% of most highly cited authors in mechanical engineering over the past 10 years
- Funding from NIH, NSF, ARO, NRF of Korea, DOE, NSFC, and DARPA
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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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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-01-18.
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Criteria Met 3 / 3
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