EB-1A Readiness & Risk:
A Diagnostic Guide Before You File
A structured, evidence-based diagnostic to determine whether your EB-1A record, as assembled today, can withstand final-merits review before you file. Digital Guide (46 pages)
PROBLEM
Many strong professionals are denied not because they lack accomplishments, but because their evidence lacks structure.EB-1A adjudication does not reward volume. It evaluates independence, credibility, and positioning at the very top of the field.Meeting three criteria is only the threshold. Final merits is where cases turn.This guide helps you assess whether your current record can carry the burden of proof without interpretation, supplementation, or optimism.
WHAT THIS GUIDE COVERS
• How officers analyze final merits
• Primary pillars vs. corroborative criteria
• Independence and verifiability of evidence
• Field definition and comparative positioning
• Cross-border documentation risks
• EB-1A vs. NIW vs. O-1 category orientation
• Structured readiness questionnaires
• Risk pattern identification before filingThis is not a template package. It is a diagnostic framework.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Appropriate for:• Senior professionals considering EB-1A
• NIW or O-1 candidates evaluating upgrade strategy
• Founders and researchers assessing timing
• Attorneys conducting structured case review
Not appropriate for:• Individuals seeking general immigration overviews
• Early-career candidates without a developed record
• Individuals expecting approval guarantees
WHY THIS GUIDE
Most resources explain the criteria. Few explain how adjudicators evaluate them.This guide focuses on:• Proof architecture
• Internal consistency
• Independent validation
• Field-level positioning
• Risk clustering patternsIt reflects recurring adjudicative issues observed across filings—not theory.
PRICE
Digital Product (46 Pages PDF)
STRATEGY REVIEW
If you would like a focused evaluation of your record’s readiness and risk posture, you may schedule a structured strategy session. This is not full case preparation. It is a diagnostic discussion of current evidentiary strength.
ABOUT
Olga Guzhva
Olga Guzhva is a U.S. immigration attorney practicing since 2013, focused on employment-based immigration and evidence strategy for high-skill petitions. Her work centers on record architecture, final-merits positioning, and structured risk assessment.
FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No. This is educational material and does not create an attorney-client relationship
Does this guarantee approval?
No. Immigration outcomes depend on case-specific facts and evidence
Is this a template package?
No. It is a structured diagnostic framework
Can companies or law firms license this?
Yes. Corporate and bulk licensing is available upon request.
DISCLAIMER
This guide is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Purchase or review of this material does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration outcomes depend on the specific facts and evidence in each case.
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