I author online seminars with invitations from across the U.S. Is that strong evidence?

Yes. In the EB-2 NIW, authoring online seminars and receiving invitations from institutions spread across different regions of the country is relevant evidence: it shows that your work has national reach and that your expertise is sought in more than one place, which helps support the idea that your contributions benefit the national interest.

Even so, this is one element within a broader set. The case gains strength when the invitations are accompanied by other evidence that, together, paint a consistent picture of your professional relevance.

• Keep the invitations and records that document the origin and reach of each seminar.
• Combine them with publications, letters from experts, and other recognitions in your field.
• Show the connecting thread: how these elements, taken together, demonstrate impact and national importance.

Because the weight of each piece of evidence is assessed case by case by the relevant authority, it is worth verifying the current requirements with USCIS and organizing your file with a specialist before filing.

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