Do leading roles in different organizations count as separate evidence in EB-1?

Having held leading roles in different organizations can indeed strengthen an EB-1 petition, but the evaluation does not work like a point system. EB-1A (extraordinary ability) evidence is analyzed by type or category, and what matters is robustly demonstrating your distinction, not accumulating experiences to count them separately.

In practice, work across different organizations carries more weight when each role has its own responsibilities, projects, and documented results. Together, they help build a consistent picture of recognition, even when they reflect the same type of contribution.

For that reason, the most important step is to support each role with material that confirms its relevance, such as expert letters, publications, awards, or records of impact. The adjudicating authority weighs the quality and clarity of the evidence, reviewing the full record on a case-by-case basis.

To understand how to structure your materials, review the updated criteria on the USCIS website and consider having a specialist evaluate your profile.

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