How do I cite selling 1 million records years ago, when I have stopped releasing albums, in an EB-1 petition?

Selling 1 million records is a significant achievement and can absolutely be included in your EB-1 petition, even if it happened years ago and you are not currently releasing albums. What matters is contextualizing the accomplishment within your overall career trajectory and demonstrating the recognition it generated.

A pause in releases does not erase the relevance of an important milestone. The key is to show that the result had real resonance in the industry and that it contributes to the overall picture of your impact in the field.

• Gather evidence from that period: awards, press reviews, and industry testimonials.
• Keep records and materials that document the numbers behind the achievement.
• Explain how that milestone connects to your profile and your influence today.

Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth checking the latest guidance from USCIS and building out this track record with a specialist.

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