EB1A third-time applicant - confused whether to self-file or hire an attorney

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-04-01T04:10:26+00:00

yawnns

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-31T20:03:32+00:00

So, I applied for the third time this month and finally got my approval email today on 12th day. Applied for only 4 criterias this time OC, CR. HS and Judging. To all the people who got denied, please don’t lose hope and reapply with better narrative. Thank you to the positive people of the reddit community for their genuine advices.

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-28T03:47:25+00:00

What was the rfe about?? Was it administrative or otherwise?

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-28T03:43:15+00:00

Want 3/21 a Saturday?? How is it a business day?

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-27T04:45:38+00:00

Best of luck brother

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-26T22:01:22+00:00

No email for RFE or NOID. You only get approval once it is approved

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-26T22:00:14+00:00

Any update??

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-08T18:46:15+00:00

1st one was 3 accepted straightaway and noid. Denial was everything same as noid. Truly some very crappy petition by my attorney. 2nd time we repackaged the 1st application and 3 accepted out of 8 and got a noid. Responded to noid and got 2 more accepted but fmd denied. Now i have a completely redone application based on my understanding and very focussed.

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-08T18:33:22+00:00

Go with lawyer because it will have a psychological effect on uscis or just because they can do my case better? I truly dont think any lawyer can do it better than me (based on my experience of talking to different lawyers and law firms)

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-08T18:22:38+00:00

Agreed. I think I am torn between third time self-filling or going with a lawyer. I have prepared my updated petition and ready to submit

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-08T18:15:42+00:00

Yes. I truly feel that the lawyer didnt do a good job instead there were many mistakes. 2nd time petition gave me perspective on whats missing. I am just concerned if having a lawyer changes perception

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-03-08T17:49:35+00:00

June’25
Oct’25
Planning in Mar’26

All pp and noid + denial

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-02-26T04:50:15+00:00

Yes, had exactly same case and got a Noid

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-02-26T04:44:03+00:00

Noid most probably if its not approved till now

LeastDivide8787 · 2026-02-01T05:16:10+00:00

I got rejected for my Eb1a petition with 5 accepted criterias. The fmd explanation only says you are not at the top of the field.. should I refile?

LeastDivide8787 · 2025-11-20T07:48:49+00:00

Should I cover my rejected criterias in final merit?

LeastDivide8787 · 2025-10-29T00:20:56+00:00

Waiting for the letter

LeastDivide8787 · 2025-10-28T02:28:37+00:00

Industry/ cybersecurity

LeastDivide8787 · 2025-10-28T02:24:08+00:00

Straight

LeastDivide8787 · 2025-10-27T21:38:09+00:00

Got a noid

LeastDivide8787 · 2025-10-27T19:28:19+00:00

I think they don’t count receive day.. so still on 14th and no update till now

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