The 10 EB-1A Criteria, Explained by USCIS
How USCIS evaluates each EB-1A criterion and the final merits determination, drawn from its current Policy Manual and the two-step review USCIS adopted after Kazarian.
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15+
Years Experience
90%+
Overall Approval Rate
48hr
Response Time
Figures reflect matters handled across 15+ years at a national firm and in solo practice; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Speaking & Podcasts
AILA Fall CLE Conference · Atlanta, GA · October 15, 2026
Understanding the New Coordinated Enforcement Architecture with FDNS, DOL, and ICE
Panelist, with Emily Neumann and Timothy D'Arduini
SF Tech Week 2026 · San Francisco · October 6, 2026
Freedom of Movement: AI, Borders, and the Global Mobility OS
A panel on how AI is reshaping border systems and global mobility for the researchers and founders building it.
Panelist, with Morgan Bailey of Mayer Brown
AILA DC Chapter Fall Conference 2026 · Rockville, MD · October 2, 2026
AI Ethics and Legal Practice
Panelist, with Greg Siskind, Jared Jaskot, and Cynthia Rosenberg
GMI Rocket, Episode 156 · October 2, 2026
Solo Immigration Practice with AI Agents
Guest, with host Roman Zelinchenko of LaborLess
2026 AILA Paralegals Virtual Conference · Virtual · September 9, 2026
AI-Powered Drafting and Digital Filing
Panelist, with Larry Drumm and Lissette Iturbe-Gonzalez
Immigration Lawyers Toolbox, Episode 450 · December 18, 2025
Practical AI Tools for Immigration Law Firms
Guest
Lawfully Podcast · December 5, 2025
Immigration News Recap: Immigration Surveillance and USCIS Processing Pauses
Guest
Practice Areas
Counsel focused on tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients
Latest Articles
Guides
- Green Card GuideHow an employment-based green card works, from the first petition to citizenship.
- H-1B and Work Visa GuideThe H-1B lottery and its alternatives, time limits, job changes, family, and travel.
- USCIS Process and Policy GuideWhat USCIS expects at filing, how to respond to an RFE, and your options after a denial or a long delay.
Why This Practice
Modern immigration challenges require modern solutions
15+ Years of Business Immigration Law Experience
Deep expertise in business immigration and a 90%+ overall approval rate.
Tech Industry Fluency
From FAANG to early-stage startups, I understand the unique challenges of tech professionals.
Transparent Pricing & Process
No surprise fees. Clear timelines. Regular updates. Immigration law explained in plain English.
Remote-Ready Practice
Baltimore-based, globally connected. Video consultations, secure document sharing, and efficient workflows.