Medical publications in Q1 journals. No awards, but I served as a reviewer. EB-1B?

The lack of awards does not, on its own, disqualify a petition for EB-1B. Having publications in Q1 medical journals and serving as a reviewer for those same journals are already strong points: the first shows that your work appears in high-impact venues, and the second signals that you are recognized as a peer capable of evaluating others’ research.

This category is designed for researchers and professors with international recognition, and the evaluation relies on a body of evidence, not on any single required item. The absence of awards can typically be offset when other elements of your record are well documented, such as:

• Citations and the reach of your publications.
• Participation in relevant conferences.
• Grants or notable research projects.
• Letters from experts attesting to your influence in the field.

The key is to show how these pieces of evidence connect to form a coherent picture of excellence. Because each case is reviewed individually by USCIS, it is worth assembling a solid record and verifying current requirements through the official source or with a specialist before filing.

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