In the EB-1B, do 2 out of 6 criteria suffice?

Not exactly. In the EB-1B, meeting a minimum number of evidence categories does not, by itself, guarantee approval. The USCIS review looks at the overall picture, not a checklist where marking certain items secures the outcome.

This visa is intended for internationally recognized professors and researchers, and the evaluation focuses on the strength and relevance of the evidence presented, not merely on how many category types are fulfilled. In practice, this means:

• Original contributions and publications with real impact carry more weight than isolated participations.
• Broad recognition of your work within the academic or scientific community is what sustains the case.
• Robust and coherent documentation is worth more than simply meeting the minimum.

Because the evidence categories and the way they are assessed are defined by the relevant authority and may change, verify the current criteria at the official source (USCIS) or with a specialist before building your petition.

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