My patent generated royalties, but I have no official record of the amount. What should I submit for the EB-1?

Not having a single document that consolidates the value of your royalties does not undermine your case. In the EB-1, what matters is assembling a consistent and verifiable body of evidence that, taken together, demonstrates your patent generated real commercial returns.

In the absence of an official record of the amount, build your documentation from sources that reinforce each other:

• License agreements and distribution contracts that describe the payment terms.
• Bank statements and receipts showing the deposits you received.
• Reports, letters, or declarations from the companies paying the royalties.

Transparency is essential: present only what you can substantiate, without estimating figures you cannot prove. Each case is evaluated individually. It is worth checking the updated criteria on the USCIS website and organizing your documentation with a specialist.

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