在麦地受益良多，现在I-140批了，也来分享一下我DIY EB1A的心得，希望对
后来人有帮助。很多时候我们尽自己最大的努力去准备，结果如何，交托上帝手中，将
一切的忧虑卸给神，因为祂顾念我们。相信或走或留，有神同在，都会走出一条恩典之
路来。
1. DIY 还是找律师？
各有利弊。我两年前申请NIW时的时候找了律师，律师帮忙写的推荐信。这次申请EB1A
是DIY，主要原因是律师不肯接，理由是引用不过100，把握不大。想想有了NIW的经验
，推荐信再改改，DIY的难度应该不大，于是就DIY了。在DIY的过程中，感觉对于相对
来说比较弱的case，DIY肯定比律师来弄把握更大，因为只有自己最了解自己，也对于
自己的申请更上心，更能挖掘出闪光点。如果你的case很强，属于肯定能过的，找律师
肯定更省心。下面的可以不用看了。
2. 怎么准备I-140的申请？
第一步：做足功课。
下面是我参考过的资源：A-C: 官方指南，精读。
A. Policy Menorandum
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/i-140-
evidence-pm-6002-005-1.pdf
B. AAO 判例https://www.uscis.gov/laws/admin-decisions?topic_id=1&newdir=
B2+-+Aliens+with+Extraordinary+Ability
C. RFE template https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Outreach/
Draft%20Request%20for%20Evidence%20%28RFE%29%20Template%20for%20Comment/E11_
RFE_Template_1-10-11.pdf
D. EB1a DIY From A to Z http://www.mitbbs.com/article_t/Immigration/31654747.html
E. EB1A I-140: 一条龙教你如何博取IO的眼球，远离RFE https://moguz.us/t/
1201/
F. 我对弱EB1A申请的一点心得 http://www.mitbbs.com/article_t/Immigration/33007433.html
G. Petition letter sample
http://www.mitbbs.com/article/Immigration/31689653_3.html
http://www.mitbbs.com/bbsann2/life.faq/Immigration/eb1/experience/D12772401272R0/M.1272405168_2.N0/EB1a+PP+approved！跟大家共享我的简要背
https://www.mitbbs.com/article/Immigration/31924305_0.html
H. 大众RFE葵花宝典完整版 https://www.mitbbs.com/article/Immigration/
31904445_0.html
I. 如何深入挖掘citation https://www.mitbbs.com/article/Immigration/
33513099_0.html
J. EB1A introduction: http://www.mitbbs.com/bbsann2/life.faq/Immigration/eb1/D12772330222c0/M.1273548378_2.R0/EB1a+Introduction
K. templates and sample letters http://www.greencardtest.com/download/#
L. 如何证明contribution，顺谈推荐信 http://www.mitbbs.com/bbsann2/life.faq/Immigration/eb1/experience/D12772401272R0/M.1272421721_2.40/EB1a+DIY+guide+－－+如何证明contributi
M. 如何装订 https://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips http://www.mitbbs.com/article_t/Immigration/31676289.html
第二步：搜集硬证据。
第三步：找推荐人，准备好推荐信。
第四步：写petition letter。
之所以推荐这样的步骤，是因为在搜集完硬证据之后，你可以在每一封推荐信里重点赞
扬一两个硬证据，在写petition letter的时候，用客观简洁的话陈述完硬证据之后，
再摘录一段推荐信里的话。这就是前人提到的”软硬兼施”。推荐信可能要等一两个月才
能凑齐，这期间足够你慢慢酝酿出一篇很好的petition letter. 推荐信不需要多，我
只有四封，一个实验室老板的，一个合作者，两个独立 （一个是我写的一个book
chapter 的编辑–是个大牛，另一个是引用了我一篇文章的大牛，也是我审稿的一个杂
志的associate editor）。但是基本上每封推荐信都言之有物，各有重点。
3. Petition letter, 下面是个骨架，肉还得各人根据自己的情况去填。
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Citizenship & Immigration Services
RE: EB-1A Petition for Permanent Residency
Petitioner/Beneficiary: xxx
Classification Sought: 203(b)(1) (A)
Type of Petition: I-140
Dear USCIS Officer:
This application package is respectfully submitted for my petition for
classification as a qualified immigrant under the First Preference as an
alien of extraordinary ability in the science.
This petition letter and evidence submitted prove that:
I. My petition meets three of the regulatory criteria at 8 C.F.R. § Sec.
204.5(h)(3), including my authorship of scholarly articles in professional
publications in my field, my original scientific contributions of major
significance in the field and my participation as a judge of the work of
others in the same field.
II. Not only do my qualifications meet the criteria as designated above,
but I have also reached a level of expertise indicating that I am “one of
that small percentage who have risen to the very top of the field of
endeavor.”8 CFR 204.5(h)(2); and I have sustained international acclaim and
that my achievements have been recognized in the field of expertise. 8 CFR
204.5(h)(3).
III. I will continue working in the area of extraordinary ability in the
United States.
IV. My future stay in the United States will substantially benefit this
country.
I. My petition meets three of the regulatory criteria at 8 C.F.R. § Sec.
204.5(h)(3).
A. Evidence of my authorship of scholarly articles in professional
publications in my field.
The high impact of my published scholarly papers is proven by the following
evidence:
1. My research papers were published in the leading journals in my field.
说说你的文章发表的期刊有多牛，在领域排名多少。
2. My research papers rank among the top in the field of my expertise.
说说用什么关键词一查，你的文章引用最高，排名最前。
3. My publications have been cited frequently by top scientific journals.
把top10%的期刊列个表。
4. My research work has received international recognitions.
说说你的文章被多少个国家的科学家引用，放个世界地图。
In summary, my publication record is extraordinary, it far exceeds the
ordinary level of achievements in the scientific community.
B. Evidence of my original scientific contributions of major significance in
the field.
总结一下你的original contributions, 怎么证明original? 找发表的期刊的介绍网页
， 有的期刊明确说明only accepts articles contain “original contributions
that clearly advance our knowledge of xxx”. 用你是一作来强调I am the major
contributor of the study.
My contributions have risen to a level of major significance in the field.
1. I have published high-quality scholarly papers that attains a high impact.
See details in “A. Evidence of my authorship of scholarly articles in
professional publications in my field.” In short, xxxxxx.
2. My research work has been positively commented by prominent scientists
worldwide.
在citation文章中找硬证据。
3. My findings have been used as a basis to design and support follow-up
studies by numerous research laboratories worldwide.
在citation文章中找硬证据。
4. My research findings have been incorporated into medical textbooks.
如果某medical textbook 引用了你的文章，你就可以写在这里。如果你的推荐人是
medical school的，你就可以在那封推荐信里强调这一点。
5. I have been invited to write xx book chapters due to my significant
achievements in the xx science research community.
如果你写了book chapter, 好好看看它的preface, 上网找找关于这本书的介绍，要是
有提到本书的作者都是多么牛的人，恭喜你，你又找到一个硬证据了。
6. One of my first-authored articles was selected for oral presentation at
the xx Meeting.
In summary, I have made original scientific contributions of major
significance in my field.
C. I have participated as a judge of the work of others in my field.
这一部分是最简单的，就写写review了多少次，把杂志一一介绍一下，把编辑的推荐信
引用一小段就行了。
II. Not only do my qualifications meet the criteria as designated above,
but I have also reached a level of expertise indicating that I am “one of
that small percentage who have risen to the very top of the field of
endeavor.”8 CFR 204.5(h)(2); and I have sustained international acclaim and
that my achievements have been recognized in the field of expertise. 8 CFR
204.5(h)(3).
1. I am one of that small percentage who have risen to the very top of the
field of endeavor. Supporting materials in the Exhibits include:
(1) I have an extraordinary academic background and intensive research
experience in prestigious institutes.
任何你可以拿来证明你很优秀但是又不适合放在前面claim的证据都可以放在这里。
(2) I have made significant contributions to xx research. Specifically,
xxxxxxx
(3) My significant research contributions are reflected in xxx (任何claim
contribution 的时候体现了你是top的要点都在这里总结一下)
2. I have gathered sustained international acclaim in the scientific
research community.
证明international，再强调一下引用你文章的科学家来自全世界多少个国家就行了。
证明sustained, 把硬证据中近些年的部分在此总结一下。
III. I will continue working in the area of extraordinary ability in the
United States.
需要一封employment verification letter, 简单说说你将来的plan, 计划将来继续在
该领域工作。
IV. My future stay in the United States will substantially benefit this
country.
此处引用推荐信中一段热情洋溢的话就行了。