Peer Review2026-07-10Updated 2026-07-101 min read
How to Turn Peer-Review Records Into Verifiable EB1A Judging Evidence in 2026
Count is not the exhibit. Keep the invitation, the completion, the venue, and the confirmation as four records so judging evidence can be checked.
How to Turn Peer-Review Records Into Verifiable EB1A Judging Evidence in 2026 #
Key takeaways
- Invitation and completion are different facts
- Venue quality and subject match matter more than a round number
- Thank-you letters alone are usually incomplete
- Workshop, journal, and PC service should be listed separately
- Judging is one criterion, not final merits
USCIS looks at whether you were asked to judge the work of others and whether that can be verified. This is educational, not legal advice. Related: peer-review evidence guide.
Minimum row #
Date invited, date completed, venue, subject match, invitation reason, file path.
Unrelated reviews force an awkward explanation later.
FAQ #
Is Publons required?
No. Mail and system records are often more original.
Do declined invitations count as judging?
They show you were invited, not that you judged. Store them separately.
Can conference review replace journal review?
It can support the same category if the selection process is clear. Do not merge the counts.
How many reviews are enough?
There is no official number. Quality, match, and the rest of the file decide.