EB-1A Evidence Examples by Criterion

Real examples of successful extraordinary ability evidence organized by the 10 EB-1A criteria. Learn what documentation works and how to present your achievements effectively.

Real Success ExamplesField-Specific GuidanceDocumentation Templates
EB-1A Ten Criteria Overview
Understanding the relative strength and application of each criterion
Awards and Recognition
High Impact

International or national awards for excellence

• Nobel Prize
• Pulitzer Prize
Distinguished Memberships
Strong

Membership in prestigious professional associations

• National Academy of Sciences
• Royal Society
Original Contributions
High Impact

Significant innovations that advanced the field

• Revolutionary algorithm
• Medical breakthrough
Technology Field Evidence Examples
Specific examples for technology professionals
Awards and Recognition

✅ Strong Examples

  • Turing Award for contributions to computer science
  • IEEE Medal of Honor for engineering excellence
  • National Medal of Technology and Innovation
  • ACM Distinguished Scientist Award

✅ Good Examples

  • Best Paper Award at top-tier conference (NIPS, ICML)
  • Industry recognition award (Google Research Award)
  • Young Investigator Award from professional society
  • Innovation award from major technology company

📋 Required Documentation

  • • Official award certificate with organization letterhead
  • • Award ceremony photos and press releases
  • • Letter from awarding organization explaining significance
  • • Media coverage of award announcement
  • • Award criteria and selection process documentation
Original Contributions

✅ Strong Examples

  • Algorithm adopted by major tech companies (Google, Facebook)
  • Software framework used by millions of developers
  • Patent portfolio licensed to Fortune 500 companies
  • Technical standard adopted industry-wide (W3C, IEEE)

✅ Good Examples

  • Open-source project with 10,000+ GitHub stars
  • Research methodology adopted by academic community
  • Technical innovation featured in major publications
  • Breakthrough that solved long-standing technical challenge

📋 Required Documentation

  • • Independent expert letters from industry leaders
  • • Usage statistics and adoption metrics
  • • Technical documentation showing innovation
  • • Patent applications and grants
  • • Industry analyst reports mentioning your work
Common Evidence Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from common errors that weaken EB-1A petitions
Using Low-Impact Evidence
Submitting certificates from local organizations or minor awards

✅ Solution

Focus on national/international recognition with clear selection criteria

💡 Example

Replace local chamber of commerce award with industry association recognition

Insufficient Documentation
Providing evidence without proper context or supporting materials

✅ Solution

Include detailed explanations, criteria, and third-party validation

💡 Example

Add selection statistics and expert letters explaining award significance

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