How to present published material about you and your work
The published material criterion requires material that is about you (not authored by you) in professional or major trade publications or major media. This is a common source of confusion — scholarly articles you wrote fall under a different criterion.
The material must specifically discuss you and your work, not just mention you in passing.
USCIS evaluates whether the publication is professional, a major trade publication, or major media. Relevant factors include circulation, readership, editorial standards, and reputation.
Examples of Major Publications
Common RFE Trigger
USCIS frequently issues RFEs when the petitioner doesn't establish that a publication qualifies as "major." Include evidence of the publication's circulation, readership numbers, or reputation in the field.
Podcasts, YouTube channels, and online-only publications can qualify if they have significant reach and editorial standards. Include metrics (subscriber count, download numbers, domain authority) to establish their significance.
When uploading press articles, include: