approved EB-1B
Professor/Director Of Engineering
Transportation Engineering · South Korea · 2025-04-01
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 55 journal articles and 22 conference papers in international venues.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
His predictive traffic models and AI-driven solutions were recognized as major contributions to smart mobility.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 72 peer reviews and served as a guest editor for several journals.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a high citation count of 2,619, placing the petitioner in the top 1% of his field. He demonstrated a prolific publication record with 55 journal articles and 22 conference papers. Additionally, his extensive peer review history of 72 assignments satisfied the EB-1B criteria for judging the work of others.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Conference Presentations
Evidence Submitted
- 55 peer-reviewed journal articles (7 first-authored)
- 22 peer-reviewed conference articles (7 first-authored)
- 4 first-authored conference abstracts
- 2,619 citations (top 1% of transportation researchers)
- Completion of at least 72 peer reviews
- Served as lead guest editor and guest editor for professional journals
- Research funding from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)
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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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Outcome approved
Processing 15 days
Criteria Met 3 / 2
Evidence Types 6
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Success Rate 98.4%
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