USCIS Updates Evidence Criteria for EB-1A Visa: What You Need to Know

USCIS just updated the evidence they’ll consider for EB-1A visa—reserved for top talent in science, arts, business, and athletics.

4 key changes you should know:

❖ Team awards will now count if the applicant receives a trophy, certification, or medal; appears on stage; or is named in the award announcement.

❖ Past memberships (in addition to current memberships) in professional associations will count if they require outstanding achievements, as judged by recognized experts in the field.

❖ Published material about your work no longer needs to prove the value of your contributions directly (simplifying what counts as qualifying evidence).

❖ Exhibitions must now be specifically related to art. Non-artistic exhibitions (e.g., sports or science) will no longer count. Instead, they can be used as comparable evidence (a catch-all for achievements that don’t fit neatly into other categories but still show recognition and impact in your field).

Here is the link to the full USCIS guidance.