Is academic society membership absolutely necessary for an NIW application?
I’d like to know if academic society membership is absolutely necessary to be approved in this category. I’m currently active in two domestic academic societies, but my membership has been suspended because I haven’t paid the membership fee.
Of course, I can reactivate it anytime just by paying the fee, but I’m debating whether I should specifically reactivate it for my NIW application.
Academic society membership is one of the review criteria for EB-1. Diverse participation in academic societies can serve as supporting evidence of your contribution and standing in your field, so it can be a relatively important credential.