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USCIS Evidence Requirements for EB-1 Petitions

Each classification has distinct USCIS evidentiary criteria. Meeting a numerical threshold doesn’t remove the need for clear, well-organized documentation connecting the evidence to the applicable category.

Evidence for Extraordinary Ability Applicants

An EB-1A applicant must document a qualifying one-time major international award or satisfy at least three of 10 USCIS evidentiary criteria.

The 10 criteria address evidence such as:

• Nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
• Membership in associations with selective achievement-based standards
• Published material about the applicant
• Participation as a judge of other people’s work
• Original contributions of major significance
• Authorship of scholarly articles
• Display of artistic work at exhibitions or showcases
• Leading or critical roles for distinguished organizations
• High compensation compared with others in the field
• Commercial success in the performing arts

Evidence for Outstanding Professors & Researchers

An EB-1B petition requires international recognition, at least three years of teaching or research experience, and evidence satisfying at least two of six USCIS criteria. The sponsoring employer provides a qualifying employment offer and demonstrates its continuing ability to pay the offered wage from the priority date, which establishes the beneficiary’s place in the immigrant visa process.

A private employer must also document its accomplishments and employ at least three full-time researchers. USCIS considers these organizational requirements alongside the professor’s or researcher’s qualifications.

Evidence for Multinational Executives & Managers

EB-1C generally requires at least one year of qualifying employment outside the United States during the three years preceding the petition. The prior role must qualify as executive or managerial employment.

The U.S. petitioning employer must have been doing business for at least one year and share a qualifying corporate relationship with the foreign entity, such as a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate relationship.