Is there an approval rate statistic for EB-1A?

There is no consolidated official approval rate for the EB-1A. The government does not publish a single success percentage for this category, precisely because each petition is reviewed individually by USCIS based on the totality of evidence submitted.

The outcome varies according to the strength of the documentation, the applicant’s field of work, and how effectively the candidate demonstrates extraordinary achievements and contributions. Because of this, even accounts of successful cases do not translate into a universal statistic applicable to your profile.

• There is no official approval percentage for this category.
• Each case is evaluated individually, based on the totality of evidence.
• The strength of the documentation is what weighs most heavily on the outcome.

Be wary of promises of specific numbers or guaranteed approval: they typically signal misleading marketing. The safe path is to build a well-supported case and consult the official USCIS guidance or a qualified specialist.

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