approved EB-1A
Research Associate
Microbiology · China · 2023-04-13
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 14 peer-reviewed scientific articles in the field of microbiology.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 22 reviews of the work of others in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
His research in biomedical informatics and vaccine development for COVID-19 and MERS was recognized as being of major significance, supported by 420 citations and NIH funding.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 14 peer-reviewed scientific articles which garnered 420 citations from researchers in at least 42 countries. The petitioner also demonstrated his expertise by conducting 22 peer reviews and securing funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions of major significance.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
High Salary
Evidence Submitted
- 14 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 420 citations from at least 42 countries
- 22 peer reviews conducted
- Research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Research funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)
- Development of vaccines for COVID-19, MERS-CoV, and hand, foot, and mouth disease
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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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