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EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and EB-1B evidence comparison

A neutral preparation comparison of evidence themes across NIW, extraordinary ability, and outstanding professor or researcher categories.

Multi-categoryLast reviewed 2026-04-26
Summary
The short version before the detailed checkpoints.

The categories emphasize different questions. A useful preparation exercise is to organize evidence by the question it answers, not by whichever document is easiest to find.

Review checkpoints
Open the sections you need instead of scrolling through every paragraph at once.

NIW preparation usually begins with the proposed endeavor and then connects credentials, plans, progress, and outside support to that endeavor.

The evidence file should distinguish the applicant's general field from the specific work being proposed.