approved EB-1A
Director
Mental Health · China · 2025-07-16
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 20 peer-reviewed articles, including first-authored papers in top-tier journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner made major contributions to psychiatric genomics and epidemiology, with research adopted by teams in 35 countries.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 45 peer reviews for leading journals in the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and 326 citations, with several papers ranking in the top 10% of the field. Evidence also included 45 completed peer reviews and documentation of research adoption across 35 countries. The case satisfied the criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 20 peer-reviewed journal articles in top journals
- 326 citations according to Google Scholar
- 45 completed peer reviews for leading journals
- Six articles ranked in the top 10% most cited for their publication years
- Research adoption by independent teams in 35 countries
- Six independent letters of recommendation
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