Does participating in resume review panels count as ‘judge of others’ work’ for the EB-1?

Yes, it can. In the EB-1, participating in resume review panels commonly qualifies as the role of judge of others’ work. The reasoning is that you were invited to analyze and evaluate the performance and qualifications of other professionals, which signals recognition within your field.

For this activity to carry weight as evidence of judging, it helps to make the context clear:

• Who invited or appointed you to the panel and on what basis.
• What exactly was being evaluated and what your role was in the decision.
• The relevance of the process, institution, or program involved.

Even so, how this is assessed varies depending on the applicant’s profile and the overall body of documentation. No single criterion decides the case, so this experience tends to add value when it appears alongside other evidence of your recognition.

Since the analysis is done on a case-by-case basis, it is worth confirming updated requirements with USCIS and discussing how to frame it with an immigration professional.

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