Why EB-1A Petitions Get Denied: Understanding the Final Merits Determination
Why EB-1A Petitions Get Denied: Understanding the Final Merits Determination
Meeting three or more EB-1A criteria does not guarantee approval. Applicants may still face denials at the Final Merits stage.
Join Dobrina Ustun, Lead Immigration Attorney at Tukki, for a discussion on why EB-1A petitions may be denied despite meeting multiple criteria, what USCIS looks for beyond the minimum criteria, and how applicants can build stronger cases.
We'll cover:
✅ Final Merits Denials: Why are applicants getting denied even after meeting 3–5 EB-1A criteria?
✅ Top of the Field: How does USCIS determine whether an applicant has achieved sustained national or international acclaim?
✅ Evidence Quality: Which types of evidence carry the most weight, and what common mistakes weaken otherwise strong petitions?
✅ RFE and Denial Strategies: What should applicants do after receiving an RFE, NOID, or Final Merits denial?
✅ Real Case Insights: Reviewing 2–3 anonymized cases to understand why they were denied and what could have been done differently.
The webinar will include:
30 minutes of attorney discussion and real case insights
15 minutes of live community Q&A
10 minutes of buffer time