I was mentioned in gossip sites about my personal life, not my work. Does it count for EB-1?

Mentions in gossip sites focused on your personal life, unrelated to your professional work, generally do not help an EB-1 petition.

The EB-1 for extraordinary ability evaluates recognition and contributions within your field of work. What matters is coverage or merit tied to what you do professionally, not exposure of your personal image.

• Media coverage carries weight when it addresses your work and its impact on the field.
• Specialized publications, awards, and relevant contributions typically carry greater evidentiary value.
• Personal notoriety, on its own, does not demonstrate professional excellence.

To build a petition aligned with the criteria, it is worth reviewing the updated USCIS guidelines and organizing your evidence with the support of a specialist.

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