Is it worth citing work that generated patents in the company’s name, not mine, in an EB-2 NIW petition?

Yes, it is worth it. In an EB-2 NIW petition, patents registered in the company’s name can still support your case, as long as you clearly explain your personal contribution to the work that led to them. Corporate ownership is common and does not erase your technical role, but the analysis focuses on your individual merit, not the name on the registration.

That is why precision matters: describe what you did and why it was decisive. Instead of simply listing the patent, show your specific involvement and how it connects to the merit and national importance of the work for the United States.

• Explain your specific contribution to the development, with concrete details.
• Gather supporting evidence, such as technical reports, statements from supervisors or colleagues, and related publications.
• Connect the outcome to the impact in your field, making your individual role within the corporate setting clear.

Since each profile is evaluated individually by the competent authority, the patent enters as one element among others, and what makes it useful is a clear demonstration of your role. It is worth checking the updated requirements with USCIS and organizing your case narrative with a specialist.

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