EB-1A for Researchers: What USCIS Looks for in Extraordinary Ability Cases in 2026 скачать в хорошем качестве

EB-1A for Researchers: What USCIS Looks for in Extraordinary Ability Cases in 2026

The EB-1A extraordinary ability category offers researchers a path to U.S. permanent residency without employer sponsorship, but success requires more than meeting minimum regulatory criteria. Many researchers underestimate their own profile for the EB-1A category. In this video, attorneys Attorney and Partner Anthony DeLucia, Senior Attorney Wil Safrit, and Attorney Allison McVey discuss how USCIS evaluates EB-1A petitions for research professionals and what evidence matters most when demonstrating extraordinary ability. The conversation focuses on three core regulatory criteria that often form the foundation of strong EB-1A petitions: authorship of scholarly articles, original contributions of major significance, and participation as a judge of the work of others. Attorney Safrit explains that quality trumps quantity every day of the week. If you have three strong criteria instead of seven weak ones, those will carry far more weight during final merits determination. Attorney McVey emphasizes that context matters at every stage. The attorneys address why citation counts aren't the only factor, how industry-based researchers can demonstrate extraordinary ability through patents and commercialization, and why comparative analysis within your specific field matters more than absolute numbers. If you are a researcher considering the EB-1A pathway or evaluating whether your profile fits the extraordinary ability standard, this video offers practical guidance on how USCIS approaches these cases and what evidence carries the most weight during adjudication. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:16 - Core EB-1A criteria for researchers 05:13 - Authorship of scholarly articles: What counts as scholarly work 08:43 - Original contributions of major significance: Breaking down the criterion 11:37 - Why citation counts aren't the only factor 15:04 - Judging the work of others: What USCIS looks for 18:48 - Final merits determination: Quality over quantity 22:59 - Final considerations for researchers 💼 Considering the EB-1A pathway? Discover how our team can evaluate your qualifications with a free profile evaluation: https://stemimmigration.com/EB1a/ 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more insights on EB-5, EB-2 NIW, EB 1A, and other pathways to U.S. permanent residency.