For EB-1B, I participated as a member of the editorial board of a Q1 journal. Is this considered judge?

EB-1 visas, especially the EB-1B, are intended for professors and researchers with international recognition in their fields. One of the evaluated criteria is whether the candidate has performed activities that can be identified as ‘serving as a judge’ of the work of other professionals, for example, through peer review or participation in editorial committees of renowned journals.

In your case, participating in the editorial board of a Q1-ranked journal can indeed be considered a judging activity – provided that the role involves analyzing, evaluating, and making decisions about the academic submissions of your colleagues in the field.

In other words, if your work included selecting, reviewing, and providing opinions on submissions for publication, this role may be interpreted as that of a ‘judge’ for the evaluative purposes of EB-1B.

It is important to clearly detail and document your responsibilities and the impact of this contribution. Presenting supporting evidence, such as formal job descriptions issued by the institution responsible for the journal, letters of recognition, or other official documents, can strengthen your application by demonstrating your role as a critical evaluator in the field.

Always remember to comply with United States immigration laws and seek information from reliable sources. Considering the assistance of specialists in the area can be useful for a more accurate analysis of your case, avoiding falling for miracle promises of easy results and scams circulating on the internet. Each process is unique and should be analyzed based on real evidence and the practice of the presented field of work.

Victoria Harper

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