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Civil Engineer Researcher

Civil Engineering · China · 2026-02-04

Processing Time
115 days
Decision Date
2026-02-04
Location
California
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Framework Evaluation

4 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 14 abstracts in the field of civil engineering.

Judging the Work of Others (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 17 peer reviews for reputable journals in the field.

Original Contributions of Major Significance (Met)

The work was cited 286 times and showed qualitative adoption in practical planning and policy contexts.

Critical or Essential Capacity (Met)

The beneficiary performed an essential role within a distinguished organization that required specialized expertise.

Why This Petition Was Approved

Approval was based on the petitioner's original contributions of major significance, supported by 11 peer-reviewed articles and 286 citations. The case demonstrated a sustained track record with 17 peer reviews performed for reputable journals and a critical role within a distinguished organization. The evidence showed that the petitioner's frameworks are treated as authoritative reference points by engineers and policymakers.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE challenged the 'major significance' of the contributions and the 'critical capacity' of the role. The response used citation percentiles and qualitative evidence of downstream decision-making to satisfy the criteria.

RFE Targets
Original Contributions of Major SignificanceCritical or Essential Capacity

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Achievements
  • Published 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 14 abstracts
  • Accumulated 286 citations demonstrating outsized influence in the field
  • Performed 17 peer reviews for reputable scientific journals
  • Held a critical capacity/leading role within a distinguished organization
  • Developed methodological approaches for climate challenges used in policy and infrastructure development

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 115 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 4 / 3
Evidence Types 4

O-1 Case Data

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Total Cases 90
Success Rate 70.0%
Sustained 63
Dismissed 27

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