The EB1A No-RFE Checklist
Build your petition so the officer never has to ask. A Request for Evidence isn't bad luck — it's a gap the officer found. Gaps are predictable, which means they're preventable. Use this checklist to pressure-test your petition before you file, the same way we audit ours.
What's Inside
Choose Your Criteria Like a Litigator
Identify your 3–4 strongest criteria — not the most, the most defensible. Map every criterion to its regulatory language and drop weak claims that invite scrutiny.
Prove It — Don't Just Claim It
Every assertion has an exhibit. Quantify everything, provide independent corroboration, and translate significance for a generalist officer.
Expert Letters That Say Something
Prioritize independent experts, tie each letter to a specific criterion with concrete examples of impact, and eliminate template language.
A Narrative the Officer Can't Argue With
One coherent story that cross-references every exhibit, addresses weaknesses preemptively, and shows continuing acclaim and intent.
The Pre-Filing Audit
Adversarial review, tabbed exhibits with an index, consistency across every form and letter — file only when the record is complete.
Strategy Note
USCIS applies a two-step analysis: first the criteria, then the ‘final merits’ totality review. Your petition must win both — separately.
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