approved EB-1B
Assistant Professor
Software Engineering · China · 2026-01-07
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 13 conference articles and 2 journal articles in the field of software engineering.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The work on architectural root causes of performance degradation was recognized as a significant contribution to the field.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 46 peer reviews, demonstrating professional standing and expertise.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a strong scholarly record including 13 conference articles and 2 journal articles, with a citation count placing him in the top 3% of his field. Evidence of 46 peer reviews demonstrated his standing as an expert trusted by leading venues. The case successfully satisfied the EB-1B criteria for original research contributions and authorship of scholarly books or articles.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 13 peer-reviewed conference articles (4 first-authored)
- 2 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles
- 1 first-authored preprint
- 154 citations (top 3% of authors in software engineering)
- 46 peer reviews for journals and conferences
- Funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Expert recommendation letters from recognized researchers
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