Evidence checklist

Everything USCIS requires in an O petition, and the evidence types the USCIS Policy Manual lists for each criterion, in its own words. Tick what you have. Your ticks stay in this browser.

Required documents: 0 of 4
Criteria with evidence: 0USCIS looks for at least 3
Review checks: 0 of 6

Required in every O petition

USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 2, Part M, Ch. 7 B.1. All of these are needed.

Evidence specific to the particular classification soughtCopies of any written contracts between the petitioner and the beneficiary or, if there is no written contract, a summary of the terms of the oral agreement under which the beneficiary will be employedAn explanation of the nature of the events or activities, the beginning and ending dates for the events or activities, and a copy of any itinerary for the events or activitiesA written advisory opinion(s) from the appropriate consulting entity or entities

Review before filing

Each check mirrors a Policy Manual quote in Common reasons evidence falls short.

Every press item is about you and your work, not a brief citation or passing mentionJudging evidence shows reviews you actually completed, not only invitationsOriginal contributions show significance to the field, not only that the work was funded, patented or publishedCritical role evidence describes your duties and results, not only your job titleEach letter describes your specific contribution and the writer's basis of knowledgeAny comparable evidence explains why the listed criterion does not readily apply

This tracker counts your own ticks. It does not judge whether evidence is strong enough; USCIS decides on the totality of the evidence. For informational purposes only, not legal advice. Your ticks stay in this browser.

How this works

The list comes from the Policy Manual text itself: the 4 documents required in every O petition (Ch. 7 B.1), the evidence examples listed for each of the 8 criteria, and review checks that mirror the common pitfalls guide.

It counts your ticks. It does not score your case: the evidence types are examples, not requirements, and USCIS weighs the totality of the evidence. Your ticks stay in your browser.

Questions

Do I need every evidence type on the list?: No. The per-criterion items are the Policy Manual's examples of relevant evidence, not a list of requirements.
Why is there no readiness percentage?: Because the examples are not requirements, a percentage would suggest a precision the Policy Manual doesn't support.
Where are my ticks saved?: Only in your browser.

Evidence checklist

Required in every O petition

Evidence by criterion

Review before filing

How this works

Questions

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