I volunteered as a mentor at MIT and Harvard. Does that count as evidence?

It can. Having served as a volunteer mentor at highly prestigious institutions such as MIT and Harvard may count as an element of evidence for the EB-1, as long as you can clearly and thoroughly document what that experience represents.

What gives this type of activity its strength is not the name of the institution itself, but what it demonstrates about you: recognition of your expertise and a meaningful contribution to your field. A detailed letter explaining your role, the impact generated, and the connection to your area of work helps translate the experience into concrete evidence.

• Document your role, the length of the mentorship, and the results achieved.
• Show how the activity connects to the recognition of your expertise.
• Combine it with other proof of your merit, as it rarely stands on its own.

Since the evaluation considers the full body of material, it is worth reviewing the current criteria with USCIS and organizing your documentation with the support of a specialist.

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