On strengthening your EB-1A original contributions claim (insights from recent AAO decisions and conversations with lawyers)

Something to keep in mind for the EB-1A original contributions criterion? (based on recent AAO decisions and conversations with immigration lawyers)

Showing that top professionals and/or companies have independently relied on your contributions for their own work and contributions (that have then helped advance your field) can potentially significantly strengthen your original contributions claim.

Focus on showing how top professionals and/or companies (who do not already know you) started to rely on your contributions after noticing your work.

Here are several ways to potentially gather strong evidence of independent reliance: