I want to cite brand licensing I created. Does it count as ‘commercial success’ in the EB-1?

It can, yes. In the EB-1, the commercial success (‘commercial success’) of products or brands tied to your work is an accepted type of evidence, and licensing a brand you created can fit within that category when you can show concrete results and market recognition.

The idea of commercial success goes beyond simply generating profit. What matters is the impact and relevance of your work in the field, demonstrated in a documented and contextualized way.

• Revenue and royalties generated by the licensing.
• Reach into relevant markets or agreements with key industry players.
• Ongoing use and recognition of the brand in the sector.
• Reports and contracts that substantiate the expansion and profitability.

Each case has its own particularities and is evaluated individually by the competent authority, so thorough documentation of each point is essential. It is worth checking the updated requirements on the USCIS website and aligning with a specialist on how to present this licensing within your overall body of evidence.

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