USCIS denied an EB-1A I-140 petition after initially agreeing that the applicant met five out of ten criteria. The denial, received on March 6, 2026, followed a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) issued on January 29, 2026, after the petition was filed on January 12, 2026.
Key Details:
- Petition filed: January 12, 2026
- NOID issued: January 29, 2026
- Response to NOID submitted: February 17, 2026
- Denial received: March 6, 2026
- USCIS accepted five criteria: memberships, published media, peer review judging, scholarly articles, and leading/critical role, but denied claims of original contributions of major significance.
The denial of the EB-1A petition highlights the stringent standards USCIS applies in evaluating claims of sustained national or international acclaim. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: r/eb_1a