approved EB-1B
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Mobile Networks · Pakistan · 2024-05-09
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 11 conference articles, a journal article, and a book chapter in international media.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner demonstrated original contributions through 1,255 granted patents and nearly 12,000 citations.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 24 peer reviews for scholarly work in the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on an extraordinary record of 1,255 granted patents (487 first-authored) and 11,943 citations. The petitioner satisfied EB-1B criteria through significant original research contributions, a high volume of peer-reviewed publications, and 24 completed peer reviews. His work on reducing handover failures was noted as highly valuable to U.S. mobile network technology.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 1,255 granted patents (487 first-authored)
- 11,943 citations
- 11 peer-reviewed conference articles (10 first-authored)
- 1 peer-reviewed journal article
- 1 first-authored book chapter
- 2 patent application publications (1 first-authored)
- 24 peer reviews conducted
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A approved EB-1B (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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