EB-1A ten-criteria self-check
Answer the ten criteria one by one to get a satisfied count, a weighted score and the two worth strengthening. No promises, no substitute for counsel.
—
—
RFE risk
The two worth strengthening first
All ten, one by one
Have a lawyer review your file
Send your self-check to a licensed immigration attorney for an assessment. We do not store your details; submitting opens your own mail client.
Where these ten come from
The ten criteria come verbatim from 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3). The regulation requires meeting at least three of them, and a final merits determination still applies.
The regulation requires meeting at least three of the ten criteria. The "weight" column is our own 1–3 heuristic to help you prioritise; it is not a USCIS standard and does not represent approval odds.
Source: eCFR — 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3) · Data updated 2026-10-16
This self-check is a mechanical count against the regulatory text. It is not legal advice and neither predicts nor promises any outcome.