approved EB-1A
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Materials Science And Engineering · India · 2024-12-11
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 38 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 conference article in high-impact journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 12 reviews for professional journals in his field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research work has been cited 733 times by researchers in 48 countries, demonstrating a major impact on the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a strong publication record including 38 peer-reviewed journal articles and 733 citations from scholars in 48 countries. The petitioner also demonstrated significant professional standing through 12 journal reviews and a PhD in the field. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 38 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored, 5 co-first-authored)
- 1 peer-reviewed conference article
- 14 abstracts (5 first-authored)
- 1 preprint
- 733 citations according to Google Scholar
- 12 journal reviews conducted to date
- Citations originating from at least 48 countries
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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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