I have a website with 1 million monthly visits in the US. Does it prove national influence?

A website with a large audience in the United States can indeed be submitted as evidence in your EB-2 NIW case, but it rarely stands on its own. Traffic numbers demonstrate reach; what the process evaluates is whether your work carries merit and national importance.

The distinction matters. High traffic shows you are reaching an audience, but does not by itself explain why that activity serves the national interest. What needs to be clear is the connection between what you do and a broader benefit.

For that reason, audience size tends to work best alongside other pieces of evidence that reinforce each other, for example:

• Recognition of your work by peers, media, or institutions.
• Publications, awards, or invitations related to your field.
• Concrete impact of your content on a topic of national relevance.
• Testimonials that explain the significance of your work.

Each petition is reviewed individually, and the way you present and contextualize your data carries as much weight as the data itself. To understand how your profile fits, it is worth consulting the official USCIS guidelines and reviewing your case with a specialist before filing.

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