Can I keep publishing while my EB-1B petition is pending?

Yes, you can. Continuing to publish while an EB-1B petition is under review is not a problem. In fact, new work tends to strengthen the profile you already presented, since this visa is built on your recognition as an outstanding researcher or professor.

The main concern is consistency. New publications should align with the narrative of the original petition, confirming and expanding what was submitted, without creating contradictions with the materials already on file. Think of it as the same thread gaining more evidence.

If new works emerge that you and your representative consider valuable, there may be room to present them as supplementary information, always through the official channels and procedures of the process. Not every update needs to or should be submitted, so it is worth evaluating case by case what actually adds value.

To decide what to include and how to do so without disrupting your case, confirm the current procedures with the USCIS or with a qualified specialist before submitting any new materials.

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