Can I cite co-authored publications with my advisor as evidence?

Yes. Publications co-written with your advisor can be included in the evidence package for the EB-1. The key point is to make your individual contribution clear, since this pathway values a track record of personal achievements and not merely work carried out under a mentor’s supervision.

Co-authorships weigh in your favor when they show that you led lines of research, proposed original ideas, or produced results that are meaningful to the field. To support this, it helps to document your specific role in each work, including your part in the conception, execution, or findings.

To reinforce the reading of independent merit, combine co-authorships with evidence of independent work, for example:

• Citations and use of your work by other researchers.
• Awards, invitations, and recognitions tied directly to you.
• Letters from independent experts describing your impact.

Since the authority reviews the entire dossier on a case-by-case basis, it is worth organizing your documentation carefully and confirming the current criteria with USCIS or a specialist before filing your petition.

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