Brian Lisonbee

When preparing an EB-1A petition, it's natural to want every achievement and document included in your case. However, our legal team makes careful choices about what evidence to submit. Here are some of the reasons why we may not include all of the evidence a client provides us. Relevance to EB-1A Criteria Evidence needs to map directly to the EB-1A regulatory criteria, such as major awards, published work, or a lasting impact in your field. Submitting documents that don't clearly . . .

Filing an EB-1A petition is a critical step for individuals with extraordinary ability seeking permanent residency in the U.S., and it requires far more than simply showcasing professional accomplishments. You must provide compelling, well-documented evidence that clearly demonstrates sustained national or international acclaim, and positions you at the top of your field. With denial rates trending upward [1], even minor oversights can lead to significant setbacks–wasting time, resources . . .

Your lawyer says you’ll need to write a personal statement for your petition. There’s an outline provided, but when your entire career has been focused on technical writing, how do you write something personal?  So, you open ChatGPT, type in instructions for what you need to write, answer a couple of clarifying questions, and within seconds it produces a document filled with technical brilliance that clearly explains all the work you’ve done. Voilà! But does it actually sound like you? . . .