approved EB-1A
Chief R&D Engineer
Materials Science And Engineering · China · 2025-09-30
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored six peer-reviewed journal articles and one abstract in high-impact materials science journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 21 peer reviews for high-impact journals, establishing their status as a trusted authority.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on ceramic membranes, solid-state electrolytes, and graphene oxide membranes resulted in a granted patent and 696 citations.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a strong record of six peer-reviewed journal articles and 696 citations, demonstrating significant influence in the field. The petitioner also provided evidence of one granted patent and 21 peer-review assignments for high-impact journals. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging roles.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (two first-authored)
- 1 first-authored abstract
- 1 granted patent
- 1 published patent application
- 696 citations in academic and industrial literature
- 21 peer reviews for high-impact journals
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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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