Everything is evaluated according to the USCIS framework, which includes 8 criteria.As a founder, these are the criteria:1. Awards: You have raised venture capital or won industry awards, such as TechCrunch Disrupt.2. Critical employment: You have held an important role at a distinguished company (primarily current roles, though past roles also help), or you founded a venture-backed startup.3. Press: You have been featured in major media outlets, nationally or internationally.4. Judging: You have served as a judge for competitions in your field.5. Memberships: You have completed a selective accelerator program or belong to an elite organization in your field, such as IEEE for engineers.6. High remuneration: You have earned a high salary or hold significant equity.7. Original contributions: You hold patents or have made a unique, original contribution to your field.8. Scholarly articles: You are an author or co-author of articles published in peer-reviewed journals.