approved EB-1B
Assistant Professor
Journalism Studies · Brazil · 2026-01-15
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 11 journal articles and 3 book chapters in highly regarded, selective peer-review venues.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on crisis-condition reporting and sports journalism provided verifiable findings relied upon by other scholars.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 5 peer reviews and served on editorial boards and leadership committees for professional associations.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The approval was based on a strong record of 11 journal articles and 3 book chapters, coupled with 74 citations and an h-index of 5. The petitioner demonstrated international recognition through 5 peer reviews for respected journals and leadership roles in a major professional association. The case satisfied EB-1B criteria by proving the petitioner's work is method-driven, verifiable, and applied by others in the field.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 first-authored)
- 1 accepted first-authored journal article
- 3 book chapters
- 74 citations
- h-index of 5
- 5 peer reviews for respected journals
- Committee and research leadership positions in a major professional association
- Conference organization responsibilities
- Editorial board service
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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2026-01-15.
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Outcome approved
Processing 13 days
Criteria Met 3 / 2
Evidence Types 5
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