I was a reviewer and associate editor at a Q2 journal. Does that count as evidence for EB-1?

In the EB-1, serving as a reviewer and associate editor of a journal is typically strong evidence of recognition by peers. Reviewing submissions shows that your technical judgment is sought after; editorial work adds responsibility for the direction of the publication.

Regarding your question about counting criteria, the best approach is not to try to pin down an exact number of criteria. USCIS evaluates the documentation as a whole, considering the impact and scope of each role and the relevance of the journal, in this case a publication ranked Q2. Two well-documented roles can indeed be presented as distinct lines of evidence, but the framing is decided on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your case, it helps to gather:

• Invitations and records that document your work as a reviewer.
• Documents describing your editorial responsibilities.
• References confirming the relevance of the journal in your field.

Since the final assessment depends on the full picture, it is worth checking updated requirements with USCIS and organizing your evidence with specialized support.

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