approved EB-1B
Senior Economist
Health Economics · China · 2025-02-27
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 3 conference abstracts in the field of health economics.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on LTC financing and opioid mortality was recognized as groundbreaking by experts and supported by federal funding.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 12 peer reviews for high-impact health policy and public health journals.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 82 citations, demonstrating international influence. The case satisfied EB-1B criteria through significant original research contributions and a history of performing at least 12 peer reviews for high-impact journals. Additionally, the receipt of funding from the National Institute on Aging served as evidence of the work's national relevance.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 first-authored)
- 3 first-authored conference abstracts
- 82 citations from researchers across multiple continents
- 12 completed peer reviews for health policy and public health journals
- Funding from the National Institute on Aging (NIA)
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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-02-27.
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Outcome approved
Processing 13 days
Criteria Met 3 / 2
Evidence Types 8
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Success Rate 98.4%
Sustained 62
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