Does teamwork put me at a disadvantage for EB-1?

No. Working in a team is not, in itself, a disadvantage for EB-1. This visa category values extraordinary ability, but it does not assume that all your achievements happened in isolation; collaborative projects are part of the journey of most distinguished professionals.

The critical point is being able to isolate your individual contribution within the collective work. What needs to be clear is your specific role and how it was decisive to the outcome, so that the merit is not diluted across the group.

• Document exactly what you did and led in each project.
• Use letters and testimonials that describe your part in the collaboration.
• Show the impact that resulted directly from your work.

Well presented, teamwork can actually strengthen your case by demonstrating that your competence is recognized by relevant peers. Since the analysis is individual, it is worth checking the updated criteria from USCIS and reviewing your narrative with a specialist.

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