I received an RFE questioning whether the conference was peer-reviewed. What should I send?

In EB-1 cases, when an RFE (Request for Evidence) asks whether a conference was peer-reviewed, the goal is to demonstrate that submissions went through expert evaluation before being accepted. The best response is to gather documents that show this process clearly and in an organized way.

It is worth sending materials that show how the selection process worked and who conducted it. The focus is on making clear that a genuine technical review took place, not an automatic acceptance of submissions.

• The official event program, including the scientific committee and the selection method.
• Excerpts from the conference website describing the review process.
• Letters or statements from committee members confirming the peer review.

Present each piece identified and explained to make it easier for the officer to review. Since responding to an RFE has its own specific requirements, it is worth checking the updated guidelines with USCIS and, if possible, getting specialized support when putting together the response.

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