USCIS clarifies that engineers do not need academic papers or citations to qualify for the EB-1A or O-1 visa under the original contributions criterion. The emphasis is on the originality and significance of their work, supported by credible evidence.
Key Details:
- Engineers must demonstrate their work is original and important.
- Acceptable evidence includes deployed systems, performance improvements, and patents.
- Expert letters explaining the significance of contributions are also valuable.
- Engineers whose work has changed technology deployment or manufacturing may have stronger cases than previously thought.
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Source: Fraser Immigration Law PLLC