I want to submit company marketing screenshots that praise my role. Are they considered biased?

Yes, marketing screenshots from your own company can be part of your evidence package for EB-1, but they are often read as biased. The reason is straightforward: they show how the company values you, which is an internal and self-interested perspective.

The EB-1 aims to demonstrate high-level recognition, and adjudicators tend to give more weight to evidence that confirms your impact in an independent and external way. That is where your case gains strength:

• Coverage in reputable press outlets.
• Awards and distinctions granted by recognized organizations.
• Academic citations or letters from experts in your field.

This does not mean you should discard internal materials: they can illustrate your role and complement the overall file. Ideally, those materials should be accompanied by impartial evidence that confirms, from the outside, the relevance of your work.

Since each case is evaluated individually, review the official USCIS guidelines or consult a specialist to strike the right balance between internal and external evidence.

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