Ultimate EB-1A Evidence Collection Checklist

EB-1A Criteria & Evidence Items

Use this master checklist to gather and organize every piece of evidence you’ll need for an EB-1A petition. Simply tick off each item, upload it into your Google Sheets template under the matching USCIS criterion tab, and share it with your consultant or attorney. This reduces anxiety, gives you a clear roadmap, and primes you for our paid “Evidence Structuring” service.

How to Use

Step One: Download this checklist as a PDF or copy into your Google Sheets template.
Step Two: Create one tab per USCIS criterion.
Step Three: Upload or link each document, note source (e.g., URL, file path), and date.
Step Four: Highlight any gaps in red—so you know where to focus next.

1. Lesser Awards & Prizes

   • Certificate or letter for each award (local, national, international)

   • Press release or program mentioning the award

2. Memberships Requiring Outstanding Achievement

   • Membership acceptance letters

   • Association bylaws showing eligibility standards

   • Annual dues receipts or renewal notices

3. Published Material About You

   • Scanned or linked press articles, profiles, or interviews

   • Publication name, date, and author citation

4. Judging the Work of Others

   • Editorial board appointment letters

   • Peer-review invitation emails or certificates

   • Conference panelist/jury membership confirmations

5. Original Contributions of Major Significance

   • Patent grants or application receipts

   • White papers or technical reports with citations

   • Product launch documents showing industry adoption

6. Scholarly Articles

   • Published journal articles (PDFs or DOIs)

   • Citation export from Google Scholar or Scopus

   • Impact factor or citation count summary

7. Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases

   • Exhibition catalogs or event programs

   • Venue or festival invitation letters

   • Reviews or media coverage of the exhibit

8. Leading or Critical Role

   • Job descriptions highlighting your leadership role

   • Performance evaluations or promotion letters

   • Organizational chart showing your position

9. High Salary or Remuneration

   • Recent pay stubs or tax returns

   • Industry salary survey showing your percentile

   • Bonus, stock grant, or commission statements

10. Commercial Success in Performing Arts

    • Box office receipts or ticket sales reports

    • Streaming/download metrics screenshot

    • Licensing or royalty payment statements

      Keep this checklist front and center as you collect your evidence. When you’re ready to transform raw documents into an attorney-ready dossier, our Evidence Structuring service will take it from here—ensuring every file is correctly labeled, formatted, and indexed.