Summary
This checklist helps you determine whether your EB-1A materials are organized enough for serious review.
It is not an approval calculator. It does not assign legal probability or tell you whether to file.
Use it to find missing documents, unsupported claims, and criteria that need more evidence.
What this page can help with
- Help you inventory EB-1A documents.
- Identify missing or weak support before drafting.
- Prepare a structured package for review.
What it cannot do
- Estimate approval probability.
- Replace legal analysis.
- Recommend filing based only on checklist results.
Readiness checklist
Use this as a document inventory. A checked item means you have evidence to review, not that the evidence is legally sufficient.
| Area | Ready evidence | Gap signal |
|---|---|---|
| CV | Current, detailed, dates and roles clear | Generic CV with missing dates or unexplained roles |
| Publications | Publication list, DOI, author role, citation context | Papers listed without role or contribution notes |
| Peer review | Invitations, completions, venue list | Undocumented review claims |
| Awards | Selection criteria and external significance | Internal honors without context |
| Contributions | Specific claim plus independent recognition | Broad impact language without adoption or citation context |
| Recommenders | Independent experts mapped to specific claims | Only supervisors or vague praise letters |
Use a traffic-light system
A simple status model keeps preparation honest. Green means evidence exists and is specific. Yellow means evidence may exist but needs context or documentation. Red means the claim should not be drafted yet.
- Green: claim, document, and source are all clear.
- Yellow: claim may be supportable after more collection or narrower wording.
- Red: no document, conflicting facts, or language too strong for the record.
Turn readiness into next actions
The output of a checklist should be action, not confidence theater. Each red or yellow item should turn into a request: find the review invitation, export citation data, ask a recommender for a specific contribution, or remove a claim.
VisaCanvas turns this checklist into a live case state so the evidence map can update as materials change.
Start the readiness check
Use your CV to begin a grounded EB-1A evidence assessment.
FAQ
Is this an EB-1A approval chance calculator?
No. It is intentionally not an approval chance calculator. It helps organize evidence and identify gaps, but approval depends on legal standards and adjudication beyond a checklist.
What should I upload first?
A current CV is usually the best starting point. Then add publication records, citation exports, award documents, peer review records, and recommender notes.
What happens if my evidence is weak?
Weak evidence should be marked as a gap or drafted with narrower language. VisaCanvas should not turn weak evidence into strong claims.
Sources
- USCIS: Employment-Based Immigration, First Preference EB-1
- USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part F, Chapter 2: Extraordinary Ability
Educational material only. VisaCanvas is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and does not guarantee outcomes. Use these materials to organize evidence and prepare drafts for review by a qualified U.S. immigration attorney.