How to cite peer-reviewed articles I have published?

For the EB-1, citing your peer-reviewed articles properly helps demonstrate your academic output and the impact of your work. The key is to use a recognized standard and apply it consistently throughout all references.

Choose a well-established bibliographic style that is standard in your field and apply it uniformly across all entries. The most common options are:

• APA, widely used in social sciences and related fields.
• MLA, common in the humanities.
• Vancouver, typical in biomedical fields.

In general, a reference includes the authors, the article title, the journal name, and the publication locator details. Organize the list by relevance or date, highlight your highest-impact works, and make it clear which ones underwent peer review. Precision and consistency reinforce the credibility of your overall portfolio.

If you have questions about the ideal format or how to structure your academic documentation, confirm the guidelines with the USCIS or a qualified specialist before assembling your petition package.

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