approved EB-1A
Graduate Research Assistant
Nanotechnology Engineering · Bangladesh · 2025-06-17
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 46 peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters in highly regarded scientific journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 115 peer review assignments for 36 leading journals in materials science and nanotechnology.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on perovskite solar cells and biosensors was cited over 1,400 times by researchers in 75 countries, demonstrating major significance.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 46 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 1,400 citations with an h-index of 23. The petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through 115 peer review assignments for 36 leading journals. Additionally, 28 of his articles were ranked in the top 1%, 10%, or 20% of the most cited works in his field.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 46 peer-reviewed journal articles
- 3 conference papers
- 2 book chapters
- Over 1,400 citations
- h-index of 23
- 115 peer review assignments for 36 journals
- Mixed-Dimensional Perovskite Solar Cells development
- Self-Powered Photodetectors innovation
- Ultra-sensitive Gas and Biosensors using 2D materials
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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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