Requirement 1 - You must show that you plan on working in the United States in an area of substantial intrinsic merit. Under the first prong of the NYSDOT test, it is important for you to focus on the proposed employment. USCIS will look at your documents to determine whether the importance of your proposed work is readily apparent. Some of the evidence you may submit to demonstrate that you plan on working in the United States in an area of substantial intrinsic merit includes: A letter from you and/or your company describing the work and its importance Articles or other published media discussing your and/or your company’s work and its importance Letters from experts in the field attesting to your work and its importance Testimonial letters should include information about the expert’s own credentials, such as a C.V.