Hello everyone,
I am planning to apply for the EB2-NIW and would love some realistic feedback on my profile. I am completing my Master's soon and want to know where my weak points are before I start reaching out to lawyers.
My Profile:
Degree: Completing MS in Advanced Computing.
Publications: 3 conference papers at reputable venues (IEEE BIBM, EDM, and ACM Learning at Scale). Note: I currently have 0 journal publications. > * Citations: Currently sitting at just 1 citation.
My Main Questions:
How heavily does USCIS weigh journal publications versus top-tier conferences in the Computer Science/Advanced Computing field? Is having zero journals a major red flag for Prong 2?
I know my citation count (1) is very low for an NIW petition. Has anyone successfully applied with similar numbers, or is it highly recommended I wait to build up my citations before filing?
What other types of evidence (independent letters, peer review experience, etc.) should I focus on gathering right now to strengthen my case?
Thank you so much everyone