Open-source work on GitHub? Yes, it can help your EB-1A case.
Most tech professionals underestimate how valuable their “side projects” really are. While not every open-source repo rises to the level of major significance, these contributions can still be powerful comparable evidence, especially for industry-focused STEM applicants without publications.
If your GitHub, open-source libraries, or technical projects show originality, community engagement, or documented impact, they may strengthen your EB-1A Extraordinary Ability case far more than you think. Every project is different, what matters is how you frame it, evidence it, and align it with USCIS criteria.
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