I co-authored clinical guidelines for the Ministry of Health. Does that count for the EB-1?

Yes, co-authoring clinical guidelines published by a Ministry of Health can count in your favor for the EB-1. It is a contribution that demonstrates expertise and influence in your field, exactly the type of recognition that the extraordinary ability category values.

The weight of this achievement, however, depends on a broader reading. Co-authorship of an official guideline suggests that your work serves as a reference for the practice of other professionals, but officers evaluate the full picture of your merits, not a single accomplishment.

• Explain your role in developing the guidelines and the breadth of their adoption.
• Show how this work influenced clinical practice in your field.
• Combine it with other evidence: publications, awards, letters from experts.

In short, it is a significant achievement and can considerably strengthen your profile, but the final decision depends on a global analysis of your career. It is worth organizing your dossier with this holistic view in mind and confirming updated requirements with the official source or a specialist.

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