I submitted 300 pages of evidence but no index. Is that a problem for the EB-1?

In an EB-1 petition, submitting evidence without an index does not invalidate the filing, but it tends to work against you. A large package, like the 300 pages you mentioned, without a reading guide makes the reviewer’s job harder and can lead to a slower evaluation.

Organization directly shapes the officer’s experience. An index acts as a map: it helps quickly locate each piece of evidence (awards, publications, letters, citations) and links each document to the point it is meant to support. Even strong evidence loses impact when it is hard to find.

• Include an index or table of contents that identifies each exhibit and what it proves.
• Number the pages and group documents by theme or criterion.
• Place your most compelling evidence near the front of the package.

In short, the issue is not the volume of material but the lack of organization. It is worth reorganizing the dossier with a clear index and following USCIS guidance on how to present evidence.

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