At Immibadger, we’ve always been committed to helping prospective EB1-A petitioners navigate the complex immigration landscape. Our searchable database of AAO non-precedent decisions has empowered many skilled immigrants to better understand how to tell their story and demonstrate their extraordinary ability. But our journey doesn’t stop there. Today, we are excited to introduce new, actionable opportunities that will help you build your profile and strengthen your EB1-A petition.
A New Era of Profile Building
Through our discussions with users, we heard a recurring theme: more than understanding the appeals process, many of you are looking for practical ways to enhance your credentials. As a response, we’re thrilled to roll out Profile Building Opportunities within the platform. These are designed to take the guesswork out of finding avenues to boost your EB1-A petition while meeting critical criteria like publishing scholarly work, peer-reviewing, and judging the work of others.
1. Upcoming Conferences: Scholarly Work and Peer Review
One of the key factors in securing an EB1-A visa is the ability to demonstrate extraordinary achievements in your field, particularly through scholarly work. Conferences provide the perfect platform for this. Whether you’re aiming to present your research, publish papers, or engage with peers as a reviewer or committee member, attending and participating in conferences can bolster your application significantly.
At Immibadger, we’ve aggregated upcoming conferences from across various fields, giving you an expansive selection to target. Whether you’re in academia, business, technology, or the arts, attending these conferences opens the door to scholarly publications and the opportunity to become a peer reviewer—meeting Criterion 4 of the EB1-A requirements for judging the work of others.
Pro Tip: Start identifying conferences that align with your expertise and look for opportunities to join their program committees. This will help strengthen your profile by showcasing your leadership in the field. 
2. Top Publications: Target the Right Journals
Getting your work published in respected journals is crucial to demonstrating your influence and contributions to your field. Immibadger now features a curated list of high-impact publications with a strong h-index across different domains. These top-tier journals are the ones that carry weight in the EB1-A review process, helping you meet Criterion 5, which highlights the significance of your original contributions.
With this feature, you can target specific publications that are recognized for their influence, ensuring that your research and ideas reach the right audience. Not only does this enhance your visibility, but it also underscores your standing as a leader in your discipline.
Pro Tip: When submitting work to these top publications, make sure to highlight any unique contributions or innovations that set you apart. These are key factors in proving your extraordinary ability. 
3. Judging Opportunities: Expand Your Reach Beyond Academia
For many EB1-A petitioners, particularly those outside of academic or scientific settings, finding judging opportunities can be a challenge. However, the ability to act as a judge of the work of others is a critical aspect of demonstrating extraordinary ability, as outlined in Criterion 4.
Immibadger has taken this difficulty into account and is now aggregating judging opportunities across various sectors, including business and emerging technologies. Whether you’re judging business awards, innovation competitions, or industry-specific recognitions, these opportunities can help you satisfy this essential criterion, even if you’re not in a traditional academic setting.
Pro Tip: Don’t wait for judging opportunities to come to you. Use the information provided by Immibadger to proactively reach out to organizations and offer your expertise. 
What’s Next: More Opportunities on the Horizon
As we continue to refine Immibadger, we’re working on additional opportunities to help you build a robust EB1-A profile. In the near future, expect to see avenues for media appearances, guest blogging, and more. We want you to focus on telling your story of extraordinary ability without worrying about where to find the next credential.
By introducing these new profile-building features, Immibadger is helping you take control of your EB1-A journey. Whether it’s through attending conferences, publishing in top journals, or securing judging roles, we’re committed to giving you the tools to succeed.
For more information on the EB1-A visa criteria, check out these links:
Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to explore these new features on Immibadger today.