approved EB-1A
Senior Applied Scientist
Electrical Engineering · India · 2025-04-20
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.
Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 13 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers in leading academic venues.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner served as a peer reviewer for at least 20 manuscripts for leading academic venues.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her work in AI alignment and reinforcement learning, supported by 1,438 citations and NSF funding, represents contributions of major significance.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 1,438 citations, placing the applicant in the top 1% of researchers in her field. She submitted evidence of 13 peer-reviewed publications and 8 preprints, alongside documentation of 20 peer review assignments. Her research funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) further validated the national importance of her work.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 1 peer-reviewed journal article
- 12 peer-reviewed conference papers (6 as first author)
- 8 preprints (2 first-authored)
- 1,438 citations (top 1% of electrical engineering researchers)
- Peer reviewer for at least 20 manuscripts
- National Science Foundation (NSF) funding
Similar Cases
Research Assistant
Engineering · China
WeGreened EB-1A approved
California 86 days 2025-10-29
The petition was approved based on 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 conference papers which garnered 1,581 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated significant influence through 12 peer review assignments and receipt of competitive funding from the National Key R&D Program of China.
Engineer
Information Technology · South Korea
WeGreened EB-1A approved
California 19 days 2025-07-09
The petition was approved based on 16 peer-reviewed publications (8 journal articles and 8 conference papers) and a high citation count of 744 from researchers in 37 countries. The petitioner also demonstrated significant professional standing through 29 peer review invitations for top engineering journals. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A requirements for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.
Engineer
Engineering · China
WeGreened EB-1A rfe approved
North Carolina 69 days 2025-03-14
The petition was approved based on 13 peer-reviewed publications with 305 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 1% of cited authors in power electronics. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated sustained acclaim through the completion of 60 peer reviews for scholarly journals.
Research Engineer
Engineering · India
WeGreened EB-1A approved
California 21 days 2025-07-02
The petition was approved based on 150+ citations and a publication record of 3 journal articles and 5 conference papers. The petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through judging roles for IEEE journals and service on the editorial board of the International Journal of Information and Communication Sciences. Additionally, the petitioner's history of securing competitive funding from the National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation served as evidence of high-level recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Browse More Cases
Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-04-20.
Browse all casesAt a Glance
Outcome approved
Processing 18 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6
EB-1A Case Data
Scraped Case Data
Total Cases 881
Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299
Related Pages
Get Case Insights
Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.
Join Waitlist