Dozi Kaho
Nov 22, 2025
Final Merits Determination
Final merits Determination focus on the totality if your achievements to see if you have achieved a sustained national acclaim. EB1A isn't about checking the boxes to meet at least three criteria but to meet the final merits determination. For example, USCIS clearly says it that being the first author is of significant evidence that you are among the top person in your field, *especially if the person is the most significant contributor to the published article, a senior author, or the sole author of the article;* and publishing in *particularly highly-ranked journals (including published conference proceedings) relative to other journals in the field, as demonstrated by, for example, evidence the petitioner provides regarding the journal’s impact factor* demonstrates that the person is among the small percentage at the top of the field.
This video should give you a detailed explanation: EB1A Visa Shock: Denied Despite Meeting 3 Criteria. Final Merits Determination
https://youtu.be/6346sgrJ7YE
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