All Cases
18 cases · 18 approved / sustained · 0 denied / dismissed · 0 remanded
Civil Engineer
Engineering · China
WeGreened O-1 rfe approved
California 115 days 2026-02-04
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.
Software Engineer
Information Technology · China
WeGreened O-1 rfe approved
Nebraska 66 days 2025-11-21
The approval was based on 5 peer-reviewed scientific articles with 67 citations and a record of 30 peer reviews for journals and conferences. These achievements satisfied the O-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.
Civil Engineer
Engineering · China
WeGreened O-1 rfe approved
New Jersey 100 days 2025-10-07
The approval was based on the petitioner's 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 184 citations which demonstrate international reach. Additionally, the completion of 25 peer reviews for prominent journals established recognized expertise in the scientific community. The alignment of the work with U.S. Department of Transportation initiatives further supported the case.
Research Scientist
Artificial Intelligence · China
WeGreened O-1 approved
California 14 days 2025-07-21
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's documentation of 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles and a significant citation count of 203. His service as a peer reviewer for over 50 manuscripts demonstrated his recognition by others in the field. The evidence collectively satisfied the O-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.
Scientist
Biotechnology · China
WeGreened O-1 rfe approved
Maryland 216 days 2025-07-08
The petition satisfied the O-1A criteria through 19 peer-reviewed publications in top journals like PNAS and Cell Reports, and a record of 89 verified journal reviews. Evidence showed the petitioner's work falls within the top 10% of most-cited studies in immunology.
Electrical Engineer
Engineering · China
WeGreened O-1 approved
New York 19 days 2025-07-02
The approval was based on the petitioner's 13 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals and a significant citation count of 273, placing the work in the top 10% of the field. Evidence of 16 peer reviews and guest editor roles confirmed the petitioner's expert standing. Additionally, independent testimonials corroborated the real-world significance of his multimodal CMOS sensors and ingestible smart pills.
Scientist
Biotechnology · China
WeGreened O-1 approved
California 17 days 2025-06-28
The approval was based on the petitioner's record of 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 scientific abstracts which garnered 36 citations. Additionally, her participation as a peer reviewer for reputable journals and the funding of her research by major agencies like the NSF, NIH, and NASA satisfied the O-1A criteria. The strategic use of premium processing led to an RFE-free decision in 17 days.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Renewable Energy · China
WeGreened O-1 approved
South Carolina 17 days 2025-05-12
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's authorship of 33 peer-reviewed articles and a high citation count of 3,366. Evidence of 54 peer reviews for prestigious journals and research support from the U.S. Department of Energy further established extraordinary ability. These factors collectively satisfied the regulatory requirements for the O-1A classification.
Robotics Engineer
Robotics · China
WeGreened O-1 approved
Florida 11 days 2025-03-14
The approval was based on the petitioner's record of 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 preprints in highly ranked journals. He demonstrated sustained acclaim through 54 citations, including a paper in the top 10% of its field, and 12 completed peer reviews for prestigious venues. Additionally, the petition showed major research funding and significant contributions to drug sensitivity prediction and robotic navigation.
Research Scientist
Biotechnology · China
WeGreened O-1 approved
New Jersey 66 days 2025-03-06
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 8 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 107 citations demonstrating a high level of expertise. Additionally, the petitioner's 37 peer reviews satisfied the judging the work of others criterion. The funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the New Jersey Health Foundation further validated the critical nature of his research.