Does serving as a UN conference delegate count as a ‘judge’?

In most cases, no. The criterion of judging the work of others (‘judging’) under EB-1 refers to formally evaluating the output of other professionals, such as serving on panels, award juries, or peer-reviewing submissions in your field.

The role of a UN conference delegate typically involves representation, negotiation, and participation in debates and decisions, not assessing the merit of others’ work. On its own, that role rarely fits this specific criterion.

The analysis changes if, within that role, you actually performed an evaluative function, for example by selecting or recognizing the work of other participants. What matters is the concrete nature of the duties, and each case is reviewed individually.

Because the fit depends on the specifics, it is worth documenting your role thoroughly and reviewing the current criteria with USCIS or a qualified specialist before filing.

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