You Met the EB-1 Criteria—and Still Got Denied? The Final Merits Trap Explained скачать в хорошем качестве

You Met the EB-1 Criteria—and Still Got Denied? The Final Merits Trap Explained

You met the EB-1 criteria. You checked three (or even five) boxes. And yet—USCIS still denied your case. Why? Because meeting the EB-1 criteria is NOT the same as passing the Final Merits Determination—and this is where many strong petitions fail. In this video, I break down the hidden second step of EB-1 adjudication and explain how USCIS officers actually evaluate your case once you’ve met the regulatory criteria. I walk you through the officer’s mindset, the legal framework behind final merits review, and the most common mistakes that trigger denials, RFEs, and NOIDs—even for highly qualified applicants. 🎯 What You’ll Learn What the Final Merits Determination really is (and why it’s misunderstood) Why meeting 3+ EB-1 criteria does NOT guarantee approval How USCIS weighs your evidence as a whole, not in isolation The difference between checking boxes and proving sustained acclaim The fatal narrative gaps officers look for at final review How to structure your EB-1 petition so it survives final merits scrutiny If you’re preparing an EB-1 petition, responding to an RFE or NOID, or re-filing after a denial, this video could save you months, thousands of dollars, and a rejected case. 📌 Important: Many applicants pass Step 1 and still lose at Step 2. This video explains why—and how to avoid that outcome. 🔔 Subscribe for More EB-1 & EB-2 Strategy I share practical, officer-focused insights on: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) RFEs, NOIDs, and denials Petition strategy, salary evidence, and final merits analysis 👍 Like the video if this helped you 💬 Comment with your EB-1 question (I read them all)