My RFE questions a conference’s relevance. Should I include data on how many countries participated?

Yes. In an RFE that questions the relevance of a conference for an EB-1 petition, showing the event’s international reach tends to help. Indicating how many countries sent participants reinforces that the discussion had global rather than merely regional resonance, which supports the significance of your role in the event.

The data is only persuasive when it is anchored in a verifiable source. Unsupported numbers carry little weight, so accompany each piece of information with official documentation that substantiates it.

• Official program, proceedings, and participant records from the event.
• Invitations, curation process, and selection criteria for the conference.
• Coverage, publications, or partnerships that attest to the event’s prestige.

Build your response by linking this evidence to the specific criterion the RFE challenges and to your particular role at the event. Because every case is unique, confirm the current requirements at the official source (USCIS) and work with a specialist to calibrate your response.

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