EB1A Experts
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February 04, 2026
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10 Mins
Many applicants do not fail due to being “too many” or “not less than” extraordinary while doing EB1A petition strategy.
Rather, they fail due to starting at inappropriate times, or not following the anticipated action plans.
Early Stage EB1A Applicants – It’s not an uncommon phenomenon that many early-stage EB1A applicants experience confusion about whether they are qualified, experienced and have stood the test of time. They often ask themselves the question:
The reality is that not all people and organisations will require assistance on day 1 and you can also create unnecessary stress, delays and mistakes in your EB1A filing if you set out without a proper plan and strategy in place.
That said, the most important thing is you should ensure you have a considered early EB1A petition strategy, including
It is NOT THE OBJECTIVE TO RUSH INTO EB1A-FILED ASSISTANCE; instead, the objective is to establish the right foundation to ensure successful EB1A petition execution.
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Many people who want EB1A believe "I will start applying for EB1A when I have more media/press, more awards, more publications" do not realize that due to the lack of understanding of EB1A, this belief leads to wasted time/money.
The EB1A application process then takes longer because without the right legal guidance, many people without the right legal guidance will:
Collect evidence that does not meet USCIS's criteria for EB1A, and it can take 6-12 months to collect.
Applying/EB1A is not simply "waiting" to apply. It is about accurately preparing your application.
To clarify:
Starting the EB1A process = does not equal filing the EB1A.
"Start EB1A" does not mean submit the application tomorrow. It means properly preparing your EB1A petition.
To Rely on Legal Assistance to Start the EB1A Petition Means (the following):
This is the foundation of strong EB1A petition assistance, prior to the actual filing of the petition.
Not all individuals require full EB1A assistance on an immediate basis.
You may not require EB1A assistance immediately if:
You should seek EB1A assistance at the beginning of the EB1A application process if:
| If you feel like… | Then you may need… |
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| “My evidence clearly fits EB1A criteria” | Minimal EB1A filing assistance |
| “I’m accomplished but not sure what USCIS wants” | Early EB1A profile evaluation |
| “I’m collecting documents randomly” | Structured EB1A petition strategy |
| “I’m worried about RFEs or denial” | EB1A expert guidance now |
Most individuals believe that the processing of an EB1A application will take a certain amount of time while the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is processing their case.. However, there are 2 different timelines when it comes to an EB1A petition.
This is the timeline that people underestimate the most, even for those who receive assistance to submit an EB1A application.
The majority of the time delays occur in this timeline before the actual EB1A petition is submitted as well as prepared.
Many applicants spend 3-6 months doing this part of the process.
This timeframe consists of:
There is a delay before USCIS reviews EB1A cases.
The earlier that petition assistance is utilized, the fewer delays that can occur.
Some applicants might not need complete representation right away, but they still need clarity about their EB1A petition.
LevelUp AI supports clarity by providing a roadmap for applicants during the preparation stages of their EB1A filings.
Key areas of support provided by LevelUp AI:
EB1A Experts often stress the EB1A approval process isn’t about doing “more” but developing the right evidence and presenting it in the correct order so that it reads as a decision-ready story.
Waiting may not always be bad, but waiting without direction is. Examples of Common EB1A filing mistakes include:
These mistakes reduce the success rate of EB-1A petitions and increase the likelihood of receiving a request for additional evidence.
You can begin preparing your EB1A petition even if it is several months away from being filed.
5 easy steps to get started include:
These tasks will help reduce confusion later when you are seeking help for EB1A.
Can you have assistance right at the beginning? You likely don’t need it However, you do need to start formulating your EB-1A petition strategy early. Doing these things will save you many months of effort, decrease your chances of receiving an RFE from USCIS, and allow you to put together the best case possible that is very clear to USCIS.
Yes, it is possible to file without EB1A assistance. Many applicants consider EB1A self filing vs attorney support. However, success depends on how well you understand criteria mapping, evidence formatting, and petition narrative structure.
It becomes risky when you are unsure what qualifies as strong evidence, rely heavily on recommendation letters, or don’t have a clear EB1A approval strategy. These gaps can increase EB1A RFE risk.
You may need EB1A petition assistance early if you feel successful but can’t translate achievements into USCIS criteria, keep asking what counts as evidence, or worry about making EB1A filing mistakes.
Yes. EB1A Experts often provide EB1A profile evaluation and roadmap planning even before filing. Early EB-1A application guidance can help determine what to prioritize over the next few months.
No. EB1A assistance is not just for weak profiles. Even strong applicants use the EB-1A petition strategy to present evidence clearly and strengthen their petition.
EB1A petition assistance improves approval chances by reducing confusion, strengthening narrative alignment, prioritizing the right evidence, and lowering EB1A RFE risk—leading to a higher EB1A petition success rate.
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