Cracking the EB1A Publication Requirement: Do You Need Published Papers for EB1A?
Many people aiming for EB1A wonder if they can make it without publishing anything. Surprisingly, the answer is yes! But having published work can really boost your chances.
In this blog, we will discuss why publishing matters for EB1A and how a Smart Green Card VIP plan can help you write impactful papers in your field. Let’s begin.
Is Publication Essential to Qualify for EB1A?
Publications serve as evidence to meet the EB1A publication criteria. However, there are nine other EB1A criteria available to establish your extraordinary ability.
To qualify for EB1A, you need to meet a minimum of three out of the ten EB1A criteria set by USCIS. Subsequently, in the final determination phase, your evidence as a whole should demonstrate that you have risen to the top of the field and that your achievements have been recognized in the field.
So, even without publications, you can still satisfy EB1A by meeting any of the following three criteria and navigating the final merits determination part:
- Showing that you have received lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards.
- Evidence demonstrating that you have judged the work of others in your field.
- Demonstrating that you have performed a critical role in your organization.
- Showcasing your elite membership that requires outstanding achievements in the field.
- Demonstrating that your salary is higher than that of others in your field.
- Showcasing press coverage in major media discussing you and your significant work.
- Evidence demonstrating that your original contributions are of major significance to the field.
- Proof that you have received commercial success in performing arts.
- Evidence demonstrating that your work is displayed in exhibitions or showcases.
Importance of Publication for EB1A
In the Smart Green Card program, we place significant emphasis on the publications because it offers several benefits:
1. Facilitates Meeting the Original Contribution Criterion:
Authoring impactful papers in your field allows you to leverage this achievement to fulfill the EB1A’s criteria for original contributions of major significance.
2. Creates Judging Opportunities:
Securing judging opportunities within your field can be challenging, with minimal success rates even after multiple attempts.
However, reaching out to the journal where your paper was recently published increases the likelihood of obtaining peer-review opportunities.
3. Provides Evidence for Meeting EB1A Scholarly Article Criteria:
Authoring and publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals demonstrate the quality and significance of your work, aiding in meeting the EB1A publication criteria.
Therefore, publications in reputable media outlets significantly contribute to fulfilling at least two EB1A criteria effectively.
Smart Green Card VIP Plan: Publication Support
The majority of Smart Green Card clients are tech professionals or business owners lacking a research background. Consequently, they typically have not authored any papers before joining the program.
However, in the VIP plan, we offer active publication support to help them write multiple significant papers in their field. Here’s how Smart Green Card assists clients in writing papers:
1. Topic Selection: We assist in selecting thought leadership topics in your field and ensures that it aligns with journal preferences and your expertise. This approach helps you write content more easily, as the topics are related to your expertise.
2. Guidance on Paper Writing: We provide sample papers in your field to help you grasp the format and flow of writing papers. Additionally, we offer guidance on essential elements required in papers to qualify for publication.
3. Publication Process: We actively search for journals seeking topics you are writing about and provide a list of journal opportunities in your field, ensuring a smooth publication process.
4. Co-authoring Papers: You can connect with other individuals in your domain in the Smart Green Card program for co-authoring papers.
5. Reviewing Papers: We review your drafts and offer suggestions until the paper is refined for publication.
It is important to note that we provide assistance for writing papers, but the responsibility for writing the papers lies with you.
Conclusion
It is clear that publications help you meet at least two EB1A criteria and demonstrate your exceptional ability. Leverage the unique problems you solve at your workplace to write papers in your field to enhance your EB1A profile.
Furthermore, citations are not a mandatory requirement to meet EB1A criteria for scholarly articles and original contributions of major significance.
We hope this blog helps you understand the importance of papers for EB1A beyond EB1A publication criteria.
If you are searching for EB1A hands-on guidance that helps you build a compelling EB1A profile, then explore the Smart Green Card VIP plan
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