I have around 70 newspaper articles mentioning me. Should I send them all?

You do not need to (and generally should not) send all of them. In the EB-1, media coverage is valuable evidence of recognition, but what matters is the quality and relevance of the mentions, not the volume. Submitting everything at once tends to dilute your strongest material and overwhelm the reviewing officer.

The most effective strategy is usually to select the articles that best demonstrate your prominence in the field. When choosing, prioritize pieces that:

• appeared in widely circulated outlets with recognized credibility;
• address your work, achievements, or impact directly;
• reinforce other evidence in your profile rather than repeating the same information.

It helps to organize your selection in a way that makes it easy to review: an index or a brief summary explaining what each article establishes can help the officer see its relevance without getting lost in the material. Keep the remaining articles on hand, as they may be useful if additional evidence is requested.

Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth confirming the best way to present your evidence and the ideal set of documents with USCIS or a specialist before filing.

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