Who reviews the I-140 EB-1 petition at USCIS?

The I-140 petition for the EB-1 category is reviewed by the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). In practice, the petition is evaluated by immigration officers assigned to the service centers designated for this type of case, who examine the form and the supporting evidence submitted.

These officers are responsible for verifying whether your profile meets the EB-1 category requirements, reviewing the supporting documentation point by point. During this review, they may:

• Request additional information or documents to clarify questions;
• Ask for evidence to strengthen specific aspects of the case;
• Assess the consistency between what was declared and what was documented.

There is no way to choose or predict which officer will be assigned to your case, so what is within your control is the quality of the petition: organized, clear, and consistent documentation makes the review process smoother. Since procedures can change, it is worth checking the latest guidance from the official source (USCIS) and, for complex cases, consulting a specialist.

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