approved EB-1A
Senior Scientist
Chemical Biology · China · 2025-04-09
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and one book chapter in selective journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 24 peer review assignments for major international journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on protein modification sites and proteomics has been adopted by laboratories worldwide and supported by major federal grants.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on meeting at least three EB-1A criteria: scholarly articles, peer review, and original contributions. Specific metrics included 17 peer-reviewed journal articles, 904 citations on Google Scholar, and 24 instances of peer review service. The case also highlighted significant research funding from the National Cancer Institute and National Science Foundation as evidence of the work's importance.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Independent
Evidence Submitted
- 17 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 6 first-authored or co-first-authored)
- 1 book chapter
- 904 total citations according to Google Scholar
- 24 instances of peer review service for major international journals
- Evidence of research funding from NCI, NIGMS, NSF, and the Welch Foundation
- Creation of a comprehensive reference of thousands of protein modification sites
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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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