EB1A Judging Criteria – Are You One of the Few That Has Risen to the Very Top of Your Field?

Eb1 evidence that you have been asked to judge the work of others – Are You One of the Few That Has Risen to the Very Top of Your Field and Sustained National or International Acclaim?

For this criterion, USCIS considers whether you have received awards or prizes that demonstrate your excellence in your field of expertise. Unlike other bullets in the list, it doesn’t matter so much that you have only received one award, but rather that you have received multiple and a significant number of awards or prizes. USCIS also looks at the prestige of the awards and prizes you have received, as well as how they have set you apart from other professionals in your field.

Excellence Unveiled: Understanding the EB-1A Judging Criteria

One way to satisfy this criterion is by serving as a peer reviewer for scientific journals. However, it is important to remember that this must be done regularly (more than once per year) and for journals with high market value to qualify. Similarly, teaching as a professor or participating in a competition sponsored by your employer will not satisfy this criterion.

Another way to satisfy this criterion is through judging competitions or events in your field of expertise. You can submit a letter from the organizer of the event/competition verifying that you participated as a judge, along with details such as how many days you were involved as a judge, how many competitors you judged, what was being evaluated, and how competitive or prestigious the competition was. You must have this kind of proof because it shows that you are very accomplished and have achieved a certain level of recognition in your field of expertise.