How to tell apart ‘publications about me’ and ‘publications by me’?

Both expressions appear in the EB-1 dossier, but they describe different types of evidence. ‘Publications by me’ are works you authored or co-authored: articles, books, papers, and other texts you produced that demonstrate your direct contribution to the field.

‘Publications about me’ are materials written by third parties about you or your work, such as news stories, profiles, interviews, and analyses in specialized outlets. They indicate external, independent recognition, which typically carries significant weight in the evaluation.

• ‘By me’: proves your own output and influence in the field.
• ‘About me’: proves that others recognize your impact.
• Together, they reinforce both authorship and reach.

Ideally, you should gather both types, with authorship, publication outlet, and date clearly documented. To understand how each piece of evidence fits the criteria, it is worth consulting the USCIS guidelines and reviewing your materials with a specialist.

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