An EB-1A petition must satisfy at least 3 out of the 10 regulatory criteria defined by USCIS.Commonly used criteria include:* Awards or prizes of national or international significance* Membership in elite or highly selective associations* Press or media coverage about your work* Serving as a judge of the work of peers* Original contributions of major significance to the field* High salary or remuneration compared to others in the fieldMeeting the criteria alone is not sufficient. After the criteria analysis, USCIS conducts a Final Merits Determination, where the petition must show that you have sustained national or international acclaim and are among the very top of your field overall.