I am a regular Software Engineer at a FAANG company. I have a Bachelor's degree in CS and no papers or patents. What's a reliable route for me to file a successful EB-1 application? What kind of hackathons I can judge/other industry events can I speak at/be in the press to satisfy the requirements of EB-1? How can I get those opportunities?
I have an EB-1A (extraordinary ability).
I can try to help you if you give me some details. Like, why do you want to pursue the EB-1 route ? I ask because, the way you've phrased the question "satisfy the requirements of EB-1", I don't think you fully understand what it entails. Its not like a driver's license you apply at the local DMV - I know how to drive, now give me the license! Its more like - you are making a formal request to the US government. You are then furnishing a ton of documents as proof of your abilities. Even after all that, it's still their call. If they turn you down, that's fully within their right. And they can always do that - it is their country after all. I was always prepared to return to India if they rejected my application. If they approve, its your privilege. The way I view it - I took a shot & the ball went thru the hoop. Doesn't mean everytime I take a shot it will do that. Doesn't mean if somebody else takes a shot & it doesn't go thru the hoop, they are a worse player. afaik, there is no rule in the constitution that says you have satisfied all the requirements of EB1 so you must get EB1. At best, you can apply, but not appeal.