I have a business consulting channel with 1.5 million subscribers. Is that a ‘leading role’?

Having a business consulting channel with 1.5 million subscribers is, without question, a remarkable achievement, but audience size alone is not enough to establish a leading role under the EB-1. What matters is how much that visibility translates into active recognition as a go-to authority in your field.

The EB-1 is designed for those who have reached exceptional excellence and are recognized for the influence they exercise in their field, not simply for audience metrics. For your channel to support this point, it needs to demonstrate that your content genuinely influences the professional community and helps set trends or practices in your area.

Evidence that typically helps sustain a claim of leadership includes:

• Industry awards and recognitions.
• Citations or mentions in specialized publications.
• Invitations to influential events, panels, or speaking engagements.

USCIS evaluates each case holistically, focusing on the relevance and quality of contributions rather than reach alone. It is worth checking the updated requirements on the USCIS website and assessing, with a qualified specialist, what other elements you can present to demonstrate leadership.

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