Is it possible to build a strong EB-1A case without meeting the leading or critical role and high salary criteria?

Here’s a post by immigration lawyer Amber Davis on whether you have a strong EB-1A case if you only meet three or four EB-1A criteria:

Is it possible to build a strong EB-1A case without meeting the leading or critical role and high salary criteria?

I’ve seen people build strong cases based around original contributions and a publication/citation record, but to make original contributions your core criterion you will need to show impact on your field through your work. These cases tend to be more difficult to get approved because the standards for showing impact are so high, but this is definitely still a possible route to a strong EB-1A case.

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Interested in EB-1A, EB-2 NIW or O-1? Feel free to reach out to Amber at info@waypointimmigration.org or via LinkedIn messages.