I got my EB1A approved in 2021.

If I were applying again as a Product Manager today, here's what I'd do...

I'd start by building the evidence.

Because EB1A is something you build towards over time.

When I started thinking about my own application, I worked backward from the criteria and deliberately looked for opportunities that could strengthen my profile.

Things like:

• Judging the work of others

• Publishing articles

• Speaking at industry events

• Filing patents

• Building products with measurable impact

• Joining selective professional associations

But knowing what evidence you need is only half the problem.

You also need to know where to find the opportunities to build it.

So I put together a resource specifically for Product Managers pursuing EB1A.

Inside, I've mapped out opportunities across the different criteria, including:

• Conferences and speaking opportunities

• Publications you can contribute to

• Hackathons and competitions you can judge

• Professional associations worth exploring

• Awards and recognition programs

• Patent and original contribution opportunities

I've also included guidance on how to think about each criterion as a Product Manager.

The goal is to help you intentionally build a body of evidence that demonstrates sustained impact in your field.

This is the approach I took when building my own EB1A profile.

And it's the approach I'd take again today.

If you're a Product Manager considering the EB1A route, I think this will save you a lot of research.

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