Voluntary work as a journal reviewer. Does it still count as judge?

The EB-1 is a category that values significant and outstanding contributions in various fields, including academic and research scenarios. One of the criteria may involve acting as a reviewer or ‘judge’ of other professionals’ work, demonstrating recognition and influence in your area of expertise.

In the specific case of voluntary work as a journal reviewer, this experience can indeed be considered a type of ‘judge’ role, provided you can prove the relevance and seriousness of the role you played. For example, if you were selected by a reputable institution or journal to review manuscripts and if that role involved rigorous criteria and recognition of your expertise, this can be used as an item to strengthen your application under the EB-1 category.

It is important to note that each case is unique and details such as the nature of the invitation, the journal’s visibility, and the way your work is documented will be essential to demonstrate the impact and relevance of your contribution. Therefore, even if the activity is voluntary, the strategic aspect lies in gathering robust evidence proving that your reviewer function is equivalent to the professional evaluation of other works.

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Victoria Harper

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