The USCIS requirements described in the passage pertain to evaluating whether a person has authored scholarly articles in their field and whether those articles qualify as professional publications, major trade publications, or major media publications. Here are the key USCIS requirements and considerations based on the passage:
1. Authoring Scholarly Articles in the Field:
Definition of Scholarly Article: USCIS defines a scholarly article as a publication that reports on original research, experimentation, or philosophical discourse. It is typically authored by a researcher or expert in the field, often associated with a college, university, or research institution. Scholarly articles are typically peer-reviewed by experts in the field and should have appropriate academic elements like footnotes, endnotes, bibliographies, and may include illustrations.
Examples of Scholarly Article Authorship: USCIS provides examples of the types of publications that can qualify, including publications in professionally-relevant peer-reviewed journals and published conference presentations at nationally or internationally recognized conferences. These should reflect original contributions to the field.
Learned Persons: In fields other than academia, a scholarly article should be written for "learned persons," which means individuals with profound knowledge gained through study. The audience should be knowledgeable in the field.
2. Qualification as Professional, Major Trade, or Major Media Publication:
Professional Publication: USCIS evaluates whether the publication qualifies as a professional publication. Relevant factors include the intended audience, which should be professionals in the field. This publication should cater to those with expertise in the subject matter.
Major Trade Publication: A major trade publication typically focuses on a particular industry, trade, or field. USCIS considers factors like circulation, readership, and prominence relative to other media in that specific field when determining if the publication qualifies as a major trade publication.
Major Media Publication: A major media publication usually has a broader readership and often reaches a general audience. The assessment of whether a publication qualifies as major media may consider factors like the publication's reach and influence in the larger media landscape.
In summary, to meet these USCIS requirements, the person must have authored scholarly articles in their field that reflect original research, experimentation, or discourse, and the articles should be written for a knowledgeable audience. Additionally, USCIS evaluates whether the publications qualify as professional, major trade, or major media publications based on factors like audience and prominence in the relevant field.
