Difference between ‘publications by me’ and ‘authorship of scholarly articles’ in the EB-1?

In the EB-1, both criteria deal with publications but have different scopes. ‘publications by me’ is broader and covers everything you have published; ‘authorship of scholarly articles’ is specific to the authorship of academic journal articles. One shows the extent of your engagement with the field; the other, your technical depth.

‘publications by me’ includes your name across various formats and platforms, such as:

• Books and book chapters.
• Abstracts and conference papers.
• Online publications and articles in general.

By contrast, ‘authorship of scholarly articles’ focuses on academic articles typically published in peer-reviewed journals. Because these works undergo external validation by the scientific community, they tend to carry more weight as indicators of expertise and meaningful contribution.

In practice, quality matters as much as quantity. A broad range of publications demonstrates reach, while peer-reviewed articles tend to be viewed as more rigorous evidence. The two complement each other, so it is worth reviewing the criteria on the USCIS website and seeking expert guidance to position each type of publication most effectively.

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