approved EB-1B

Assistant Professor

Corporate Finance · Bangladesh · 2025-10-30

Processing Time
20 days
Decision Date
2025-10-30
Location
North Carolina
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 2 criteria met
Scholarly Publications (Met)

The petitioner authored 17 peer-reviewed articles in top-ranked journals in the fields of finance and business.

Original Research Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work on climate risk and financial resilience has been widely cited 1,061 times and adopted by international researchers and financial institutions.

Peer Review Judging (Met)

The petitioner demonstrated authority in the field by serving as a reviewer for more than 30 scholarly journals.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and a high citation count of 1,061, placing him among the most-referenced researchers in his field. His authority was further evidenced by his role as a reviewer for over 30 scholarly journals and his research support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. These metrics satisfied the EB-1B criteria for scholarly publications, original contributions, and participation as a judge of the work of others.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 17 peer-reviewed journal articles in top-ranked finance and business journals
  • 1,061 citations
  • Peer review service for more than 30 scholarly journals
  • Research supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
  • Participation in international conferences
  • Service on dissertation committees

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Outcome approved
Processing 20 days
Criteria Met 3 / 2
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 63
Success Rate 98.4%
Sustained 62
Dismissed 1

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