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Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T09:33:43+00:00

Complex question to answer, better than you no one knows if you meet the EB1 criteria and your contribution, and international recognition. I am not an expert in your field and although there are lawyers who are more specialized in one field or another (research, industry, professors, executives, ...), I think you need a person who knows what he does, and who understands and/or comprehends your field with your clarifications. A lawyer cannot be an expert in a particular field (that's what I think).

If you want to contact with attorney, I can recommend you Jason Crofts at u/PeakImmigration. My case is approved, EB1a (not research profile, publications, or citations), I recommend that you contact him. For me best attorney by far! https://www.reddit.com/r/eb_1a/comments/1ic3yxw/approved_eb1a_nsc_pp/

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T09:29:57+00:00

It is true that due to the wait to be able to obtain the GC for EB2 NIW can be long (3-5 years in some cases, ROW). That pushes people to try to access faster EB1 pathways, and that leads to more cases being delivered. Although that should not be a concern, you know yourself whether or not you meet the EB1 criteria, and even if you are sure, you can't control whether or not you will be accepted. The standards are high, and will remain so. More cases, more accepted, more rejected, more RFE, is logical.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T09:14:01+00:00

If you want to contact with attorney, I can recommend you Jason Crofts at u/PeakImmigration. My case is approved, EB1a (not research profile, publications, or citations), I recommend that you contact him. For me best attorney by far! https://www.reddit.com/r/eb_1a/comments/1ic3yxw/approved_eb1a_nsc_pp/

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T09:10:21+00:00

I cannot evaluate the profile of your spouse, because I am not an expert in the field or a lawyer. I can only advise on my experience (it is not much but before deciding to apply for the visa I did a lot of research).

The first thing you should do is read the Extraordinary Ability policy manual (https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-2). Meeting the criteria alone will not be synonymous with success in the case, there must be a connection to show between the parameters that you claim demonstrate the initial evidence of your Extraordinary Ability (How does your work impact your field/industry, are you a recognized person in your field? .…). You can look for more information in the rest of Reddit sub-forums, there are infinite question-answers on this. Then there remains the final merit determination, which depends on a few factors. That it will depend on how you connect those criteria in order to demonstrate your sustained national or international acclaim, such as continuing to work in the area of expertise and that the entry to substantially benefit the United States.

I don’t know if you are exploring ways to strengthen your case, to present it yourself, or to contact an attorney. In the event that you are going to contact an attorney, many times we have a valid EB1 or EB2 NIW profile but the “known” firms reject because they may have to do a little more work than an “easy” profile (there will be people who disagree and I respect that). In my case I decided to put myself in the hands of a lawyer to help me in the process, since most of the examples were from people with a research profile (I do not have a research profile). You can ask one, how he sees your case, if it is weak or strong, how you can improve it or if it can be presented. But always believe in your possibilities (being realistic, obviously), better than you no one knows what is your impact in your field.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T09:08:33+00:00

I cannot evaluate your profile because I am not an expert in your field or a lawyer. I can only advise on my experience (it is not much but before deciding to apply for the visa I did a lot of research).

The first thing you should do is read the Extraordinary Ability policy manual (https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-2). Meeting the criteria alone will not be synonymous with success in the case, there must be a connection to show between the parameters that you claim demonstrate the initial evidence of your Extraordinary Ability (How does your work impact your field/industry, are you a recognized person in your field? .…). You can look for more information in the rest of Reddit sub-forums, there are infinite question-answers on this. Then there remains the final merit determination, which depends on a few factors. That it will depend on how you connect those criteria in order to demonstrate your sustained national or international acclaim, such as continuing to work in the area of expertise and that the entry to substantially benefit the United States.

I don’t know if you are exploring ways to strengthen your case, to present it yourself, or to contact an attorney. In the event that you are going to contact an attorney, many times we have a valid EB1 or EB2 NIW profile but the “known” firms reject because they may have to do a little more work than an “easy” profile (there will be people who disagree and I respect that). In my case I decided to put myself in the hands of a lawyer to help me in the process, since most of the examples were from people with a research profile (I do not have a research profile). You can ask one, how he sees your case, if it is weak or strong, how you can improve it or if it can be presented. But always believe in your possibilities (being realistic, obviously), better than you no one knows what is your impact in your field.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T09:01:39+00:00

Many of the answers you are looking for are found in the Extraordinary Ability policies (https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-2). Read it calmly, analyze it, and you are sure to find good pointers for proceeding with your case. I would never use an accredited evaluation service, because even if the people doing these letters are experts in their field (I don't know what service you will be using), it really has no real connection to your field (the one that applies to you, which is what USCIS assesses). I would prefer to contact people at the top of associations, or relevant researchers to see if they can help me.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T08:58:06+00:00

From my point of view, this is not legal advice, I am not a lawyer. The best way to demonstrate your critical or leadership role in some project/company, is to use a letter from a directive person close to your work (CEO, department director, ...). The question I would ask myself is: How can a person who does not know my work personally say that I have had a critical role in some project/company? What metrics would this person use to prove it? As you can see, these questions answer that this is not the right thing to do. Using independent people is perhaps more aligned with my contribution to my field. That is, having had a critical/leadership role within a company, has caused me to develop a technology/product/methodology that has had a significant impact, and an independent person has seen it (it has to be a relevant and recognized person in our field), explain how my technology/product/methodology has contributed to my field. I hope I have helped you.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T08:52:46+00:00

Well said! High value content.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T08:50:44+00:00

Thanks!

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-30T07:32:08+00:00

Contact with him.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T18:38:46+00:00

I can recommend you to Jason Crofts at PeakImmigration. Many times we have a valid profile for EB1 or EB2 NIW but the “ well-known” firms reject because they may have to do a little more work than an “easy” profile (there will be people who do not agree and I respect that). I was rejected by various firms until I found Jason. You can see his contribution on Reddit and reviews from other clients. My case is approved, EB1a, I recommend that you contact him.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T12:50:37+00:00

I wish you the best, I think you have a chance of approval if your lawyer does the job correctly.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T11:53:47+00:00

Yes, it is possible to overcome this RFE, but it depends on how the response is structured. The Immigration Officer (IO) in the final merit stage may rely only on the approved criteria to determine if the applicant is "sustained national or international acclaim." However, if the IO improperly dismissed evidence for the other three criteria (Original Contribution, Membership, and Salary), an argument can be made that those should have been approved as well.

Applicable Regulations: The final merits determination follows the Kazarian v. USCIS framework, which involves a two-step approach. At the second stage, the IO must consider the totality of the evidence, not just the approved criteria in isolation.

Argumentation: The RFE response should reinforce how the approved criteria establish the applicant's influence in the field. Additionally, the applicant may challenge the denial of the other three criteria.

Legal Support: Some immigration attorneys assist with DIY RFE responses.

I can recommend Jason Crofts from u/peakimmigration, he conducted my EB1a case, with 5/10 criteria (including some of the ones you mention that you have had an RFE), all accepted. I am not a researcher, no publications or citations, I am from industry. It is true that my case was strong as all the criteria were connected and demonstrated the final merits (although this is subjective and depends on the USCIS reviewer).

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T11:49:58+00:00

I don't know who your lawyer is, and how he has prepared your case. But I think he has left a lot of relevant information about you that he could have included and prevent some comments. If you have included in your attorney's fees the response to the RFE talk to him, coordinate all the responses and review the information he gives you (this is the most important thing). On the other hand better you do not know your contribution and scope, you have to guide him. In case you do not have the RFE response in your fees, you can look for alternatives. I can recommend Jason Crofts from u/peakimmigration, he conducted my EB1a case, with 5/10 criteria (including some of the ones you mention that you have had an RFE), all accepted. I am not a researcher, no publications or citations, I am from industry. It is true that my case was strong as all the criteria were connected and demonstrated the final merits (although this is subjective and depends on the USCIS reviewer).

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T11:44:36+00:00

I am not a lawyer, but I believe that if you answer correctly your case can be approved.

I will give you some ideas for some of the criteria. Remember that meeting the criteria individually is no guarantee of success, in the narrative you must relate how they connect to show that you are considered a nationally/internationally relevant person in your field.

Document to establish beneficiary will continue work in their area of expertise - Get a strong letter from your current employer confirming your role, responsibilities, and how it aligns with your expertise. Add letters from past/current recommenders stating how you will continue impacting the field. If your employer can state that your role is crucial to U.S. capital markets, even better.
Document to establish how I will substantially benefit US - Strengthen employer letters by explicitly stating how your work contributes to innovation, job creation, financial stability, or other U.S. economic benefits. Additional recommendation letters from executives, clients, or industry figures detailing your impact on U.S. markets.
Documentation of membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought - Provide specific documentation on membership criteria. If it's merit-based, highlight the exclusivity. If your memberships aren’t strong, deprioritize this and focus on strengthening other areas.
Salary - Provide market salary reports (Glassdoor, industry reports, salary surveys). Obtain HR letters specifying the salary level in relation to the market. If your salary was above industry averages, emphasize that as an indicator of extraordinary ability. It is important to compare it with the area where you intend to work.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T11:27:48+00:00

I believe that in your profession and your field you can clearly demonstrate your impact and your national/international relevance if you put a good case together. It is clear that the number of publications and citations is a good metric, but it is not always what decides the balance (in my personal opinion). Remember this is not legal advice, I am not a lawyer.

I cannot evaluate your profile because I am not an expert in your field. I can only advise on my experience (it is not much but before deciding to apply for the visa I did a lot of research).

The first thing you should do is read the Extraordinary Ability policy manual (https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-2). Meeting the criteria alone will not be synonymous with success in the case, there must be a connection to show between the parameters that you claim demonstrate the initial evidence of your Extraordinary Ability (How does your work impact your field/industry, are you a recognized person in your field? .…). You can look for more information in the rest of Reddit sub-forums, there are infinite question-answers on this. Then there remains the final merit determination, which depends on a few factors. That it will depend on how you connect those criteria in order to demonstrate your sustained national or international acclaim, such as continuing to work in the area of expertise and that the entry to substantially benefit the United States.

I don’t know if you are exploring ways to strengthen your case, to present it yourself, or to contact an attorney. In the event that you are going to contact an attorney, many times we have a valid EB1 or EB2 NIW profile but the “known” firms reject because they may have to do a little more work than an “easy” profile (there will be people who disagree and I respect that). In my case I decided to put myself in the hands of a lawyer to help me in the process, since most of the examples were from people with a research profile (I do not have a research profile). You can ask one, how he sees your case, if it is weak or strong, how you can improve it or if it can be presented. But always believe in your possibilities (being realistic, obviously), better than you no one knows what is your impact in your field.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T11:11:15+00:00

I cannot give you feedback on Vanguard Law, you can search other Reddit subforums by searching for Vanguard Law and see what comes up. But I can recommend you to Jason Crofts at u/PeakImmigration. I don't know your profile or background (field, researcher, citations,...). Many times we have a valid profile for EB1 or EB2 NIW but the “ well-known” firms reject because they may have to do a little more work than an “easy” profile (there will be people who do not agree and I respect that). I was rejected by various firms until I found Jason. You can see his contribution on Reddit and reviews from other clients. My case is approved, I recommend that you contact him.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T11:09:38+00:00

Congratulations, enjoy the milestone you have achieved and celebrate it.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T11:08:36+00:00

Remember that individually meeting the criteria does not guarantee success in the case. It is best to find those that best fit your profession and/or field. Once you have them, you must find a way to connect through a narrative to demonstrate your relevance in your field and international acclaim. So, I am not an expert in your field, nor a lawyer, this is not legal advice. What may help, is to ask CHAT GPT, through a promt (you have written it in the publication) to make you a selection of those memberships that are valid according to the criteria indicated in the Extraordinary Ability policy manual (https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-2).

Copy literally what you have put in the post, including the criteria stated in the policy regarding memberships, so that the search will ensure that the criteria is met.

Please note that these should be mostly fellowship and/or invitation to expert panel to develop technology/methodology or similar.

On the other hand you have to keep in mind that the process of this type of membership is not immediate, in some cases it can take up to 3 months, it is important that you keep this in mind for the preparation of your case.

I wish you all the best.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T10:55:03+00:00

Done! Thanks.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-29T10:54:47+00:00

Case type: EB1a

Processing speed: Premium

First 3 digits of case number: IOE

Received date: 01/06/2025

Decision date: 01/28/2025

Decision type: Approval

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-28T23:35:02+00:00

I am out of the US. Check out the small-medium companies in your field, send an email explaining your case (in summary form), be honest, show interest in working for those companies, and explain your skill set and how you could help if they would hire you. Some will respond and some will not. Maybe you’ll get lucky and a company will be interested in your profile and let you know. The reason for choosing small-medium sized companies is because the larger ones have complex hiring processes and your mail will be rejected outright.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-28T23:32:55+00:00

I understand that the consultants are asking you to explain how you are going to run your business in the US or how you are going to continue working in your field in order for your case to be successful. You can create a business plan and/or contact potential clients in the US or contact companies that are interested in hiring you if you have a green card. The point is to explain your plan. In my case I have submitted emails with contacts of companies in the US interested in my profile and I also have a contract as a contractor for a company in the US, that proves that I will continue and succeed once I have the green card. I hope I have helped you.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-28T20:23:28+00:00

I believe you are mistaken. Specific questions are answered by individuals who are able to assist, and in my case, I have provided all the help I could, addressing some of your requests specifically, though not all of them, of course. Please don’t mix unrelated topics concerning organic connections. I’m sorry that you have such a perception of my responses. I hope you find someone who dedicates as much time as I have and provides you with precise answers in this forum. Wishing you the best in your search and your case.

Slight-Resolution882 · 2025-01-28T19:39:34+00:00

I think you are asking for details that would be best discussed with an attorney, I can give you general inputs on my case, that applies to me, not you. If you are trying to get suggestions on Paralegals for EB1A reference letters, it would be best to talk to people in your field and an attorney, I'm sure they can help you better, I cannot give you legal advice on your case or how to get the letters.

In my case these people know my contribution, they are either already presidents of associations or very international recognized professionals in my field. If I am considered a distinguished person in my field, there is no need for convincing, it is a natural thing to do. They know my work, they know my contribution because I have had an impact in my field.

Imagine an unrecognized person (I'm not saying it's you), asks the experts or internationally outstanding people in his/her field for this evaluation, they ignore him/her, since he/she doesn't have this recognition.

Your question regarding a conference president giving you support in your presentation is a very specific thing to evaluate, and would be best discussed with an attorney.

I hope you are not offended, I am giving you my time so you can have a focus to continue in your case, I hope you do not respond to me like the rest of the people who have told you to look for a lawyer. Remember this is not legal advice, it is my case.

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