How many peer review assignments are sufficient for an EB-1 Visa application?

For an EB-1 visa application, there is no officially stated minimum number of peer review assignments required. However, based on past successful cases, completing at least 5–10 peer reviews can help strengthen an applicant’s case. Some strong applications have included 15–20 peer reviews, but quality and impact matter more than just quantity.

Quality vs. Quantity in USCIS’s Assessment

• Quality Matters More: USCIS considers whether the peer review work is for reputable and high-impact journals. A few reviews for top-tier journals may be more valuable than many reviews for lesser-known publications.
• Recognition of Expertise: Being invited to review multiple times by well-known journals signals that the applicant is recognized as an expert in their field.
• Consistency in Peer Reviewing: A long-term history of reviewing (e.g., over multiple years) can further support the claim of sustained national or international recognition.

To strengthen your EB-1 case, it is beneficial to document invitations and completed reviews and, if possible, obtain letters from journal editors confirming your contributions.

For peer review opportunities, you may consider registering on Scholar9.com, which connects researchers with journal publishers.