Can I include professional licenses and certifications?

Yes, you can include professional licenses and certifications in your EB-1 petition. They are not a standalone formal requirement, but they can serve as supporting evidence when they help demonstrate your expertise and recognition in your field.

The goal of the EB-1 is to establish that you are among the top professionals in your area. In that context, recognized credentials (especially those with national or international reach) strengthen the narrative of excellence, particularly when they align with the other evidence in your record.

• They may be included as part of the overall body of evidence, without replacing primary proof.
• They carry more weight when they are broadly recognized and relevant to your area of work.
• They are evaluated within the overall context of the file, not in isolation.

Since each case is reviewed individually, it is worth checking the current criteria with the USCIS and organizing your documentation with the support of a specialist to present it in a consistent way.

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