questions in EB1

[ougya]

Hi, guys,
Just wondering two things in EB1, which I am confused.
1. Contributions of major significance to the field
How to understand this? I have a Ph.D. Can my ph.d. thesis be claimed as a contribution to the field.
2. Membership in organization
I have a membership in IEEE. But everyone can be a member as long as I/he pays the membership fee. Does my membership in IEEE qualify?

Thanks.

 

[tscwaiter2]

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A professional membership by paying dues does not count in NIW petition.