I created an educational method adopted by 10 schools. Does it count as ‘major significance’?

It can count. In the EB-1, having created an educational method adopted by 10 schools can serve as evidence for the ‘major significance’ criterion, which evaluates contributions with broad and recognized impact in your field.

Even so, adoption alone does not close the argument. What evaluators look for is proof that your contribution genuinely innovated and brought recognizable improvements to the field, not merely that it was implemented.

• Publications and materials that describe and validate the method.
• Recognition by experts, awards, or mentions in official documents.
• Testimonials and data showing concrete benefit to the schools and students.

The more the impact is validated by third parties, the stronger the evidence becomes. Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth reviewing the updated USCIS guidelines or assessing your portfolio with a specialist.

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