Yes, this. As a practical matter, they generally look for the top 15% to 20% of the field, and you have a lot of scope in defining your "field of endeavor." A

Yes, this. As a practical matter, they generally look for the top 15% to 20% of the field, and you have a lot of scope in defining your "field of endeavor." A successful petition tells the adjudicator the STORY of your rise to success. It's basically a narrated guide to the high-quality evidence you've provided in at least 3, preferably 4 or 5, categories: contributions, awards, media coverage, judging, authorship, etc. The adjudication is subjective, but there's definitely a formula you can follow to maximize your chances of approval.