Can all EB-1A criteria come from the same source?

In the EB-1A, there is no rule preventing a single source from contributing to more than one of the extraordinary ability criteria. What the analysis values is the strength of the overall picture: evidence that, taken together, shows consistent and broad recognition in your field.

That said, concentrating all supporting evidence in a single origin tends to weaken the case. When evidence comes from independent and varied sources, it becomes harder to challenge the breadth of your recognition, and the petition gains credibility in the eyes of the adjudicator.

• A single source can, in fact, support different criteria.
• Diversifying the origins of evidence strengthens the overall record.
• Each criterion is evaluated within the full picture, on a case-by-case basis.

Because every evaluation is individual, it is worth checking updated requirements with USCIS and, when possible, reviewing your evidence strategy with a specialist before filing.

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