approved EB-1B
Senior Engineer
Computer Science · China · 2022-04-04
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 2 peer-reviewed articles and 4 conference papers in high-impact journals and conferences.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 20 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals in the field.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on learning models and graphene oxide platelets significantly influenced the field, evidenced by 82 citations.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The approval was based on the petitioner's 2 peer-reviewed articles and 4 conference papers in prestigious journals, which garnered 82 citations. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated active participation in the scientific community by conducting at least 20 peer reviews. The research's impact was further validated by funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and over 5 years of research experience.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Grants
Evidence Submitted
- 2 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 4 conference papers
- 82 citations (Google Scholar)
- 20 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals
- Funding from National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Funding from National Basic Research Program of China
- Over 5 years of research experience in computer science
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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2022-04-04.
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Outcome approved
Processing 10 days
Criteria Met 3 / 2
Evidence Types 5
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Success Rate 98.4%
Sustained 62
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