approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Fellow
Neuroscience · China · 2023-12-19
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 22 peer-reviewed journal articles in international journals and conference proceedings.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 28 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals in the field of neuroscience.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on brain-body homeostasis and energy expenditure regulation has been cited 252 times and funded by the NIH and AHA.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 22 peer-reviewed journal articles (9 as first or co-first author) and 252 citations from researchers in 30 countries. Additionally, the petitioner completed 28 peer reviews for acclaimed journals and received funding from prestigious organizations like the NIH and AHA.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 22 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 first-authored and 1 co-first-authored)
- 252 citations from at least 30 countries
- 28 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals
- Research funding from the NIH and AHA
- Four recommendation letters from independent experts
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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: 2023-12-19.
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