How to Indicate My Accomplishments for RFE of EB1 Extraordinary Ability Application? EB1, EB1A, EB1 Accomplishments, Request For Evidence, EB1A RFE, EB1 Extraordinary Ability Application

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How to Indicate My Accomplishments
for RFE of EB1 Extraordinary Ability Application?

Hi William,

I recently got an RFE from USCIS for my EB1 Extraordinary Ability Green Card application, asking for the explanation of my "Significance of Accomplishments". I have some awards, grant funding, and experience of judging the work of others. How could I explain my significance of accomplishments for RFE of EB1 Extraordinary Ability application?

Answer,

To explain the significance of your accomplishments for an EB1 application, provide context by detailing the prestige of awards, the impact of your contributions, and the rigor of the selection process for criteria like judging others' work.

Clearly connect each piece of evidence to your extraordinary ability and international acclaim, ensuring the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer understands the importance and impact of your work beyond what is apparent from a CV alone.

In preparation for a case or in response to an RFE of EB1 Extraordinary Ability, it is vital to explain the significance of all the evidence, no matter how obvious the accomplishment may seem. For example, if you enclose evidence of having received a particularly well-respected honor, you should still explain its prestige as it satisfied the awards criterion. Awards should be accompanied by proof of the level of selectivity they represent and the recognition they embody.

Similarly, the selection process is important when addressing other qualifications such as grant funding and experience judging the work of others. The USCIS is more likely to agree that a particular aspect of the petitioner's qualifications and experience is beyond others in the field when those achievements were preceded by a rigorous selection process.

For example, applicant can provide adequate evidence that the lesser nationally or international prize holds prestige. The evidence submitted should contain a description of the prize or award, and the selection criteria for recipients and the number of people nominated for such award or prize. The applicant should also address if the award was earned as part of a team or individually.