I discovered cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting multiple organizations. Does that count as ‘major significance’ in EB-1?

It can. In the EB-1 category, the concept of a contribution of ‘major significance’ involves achievements with broad, recognized impact in your field. Discovering security vulnerabilities that affect multiple organizations has the potential to fit that standard, but it depends on how that work is documented and presented.

The discovery alone is not enough; you need to show that it produced a real effect and earned recognition within the cybersecurity community. A few points help support that argument.

• The originality of the discovery and its contribution to advancing the field.
• Recognition from peers and industry, through publications, awards, or citations.
• The scope and relevance of the vulnerability patched to the protection of critical systems.

Each case is evaluated individually and must be supported by strong evidence of impact. A discovery with a transformative effect in a competitive field weighs in your favor. Gather your proof of recognition and verify current requirements with the official source or a specialist.

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