I reviewed articles at 5 international conferences. What documentation do I need?

Serving as a reviewer of articles at international conferences can strengthen an EB-1 petition, because it is seen as a sign of professional recognition in your field. The key point is to document that role with official, verifiable records.

For the conferences where you reviewed articles, several documents help support the evidence: official letters or emails from organizing committees confirming the invitation and the assignment, participation certificates, correspondence that records the process, and, when available, publications or proceedings that list the reviewers.

• Keep the official invitations and confirmations from the organizations.
• Organize your supporting documents clearly and chronologically.
• Include proceedings or publications that name you as a reviewer.

Since each case is evaluated individually, keep your documentation complete and check the updated criteria for the EB-1 with the USCIS or with a specialist before submitting.

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