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Dual Pathway Assessment

Not sure whether EB-1A or EB-2 NIW is right for you? We evaluate both and recommend the stronger path.

EB-1A

Extraordinary Ability

For people at the very top of their field

  • No employer sponsor needed
  • No labor certification
  • Must meet 3 of 10 criteria
  • Higher bar: "top of field"
  • Faster processing available
  • FY2025 approval rate: ~53%

EB-2 NIW

National Interest Waiver

For advanced-degree professionals whose work benefits the U.S.

  • No employer sponsor needed
  • Waives labor certification
  • Must satisfy 3 Dhanasar prongs
  • Lower bar than EB-1A
  • Requires advanced degree or equivalent
  • FY2025 approval rate: ~36%

Why assess both?

Many applicants qualify for both pathways but don't know which is stronger for their specific profile. Filing under the wrong category wastes months and thousands of dollars. The dual assessment evaluates your profile against both frameworks simultaneously and recommends the pathway where you have the highest approval probability — plus a comparison showing exactly why.

What you get

✓Full EB-1A criteria analysis
✓Full NIW Dhanasar prong analysis
✓Side-by-side score comparison
✓Recommended pathway with rationale
✓Evidence verification against USCIS standards
✓Dual-filing strategy (if viable)
✓Country immigration outlook
✓Actionable next steps for the stronger path

Two separate assessments: $139.98

$99.99

One-time payment. Both pathways assessed.