Independent attorney review · EB-1A
EB-1A Petition Review
EB-1A petition review is an independent attorney's review of your self-prepared EB-1A Extraordinary Ability petition — the petition letter, the evidence for each of the ten regulatory criteria you claim, the final merits determination argument, and the exhibit index — with written comments and a 15-minute consultation before you file Form I-140. It costs $600 and takes about one week.
$600 flat fee · about 1 week · for petitions prepared in QuickFiling
What the EB-1A petition review includes
- Complete review of your petition documents by an independent licensed immigration attorney
- Detailed written comments and feedback on what to fix before filing
- 15-minute consultation to walk through the issues flagged
- Delivered in about 1 week
What the attorney checks in a EB-1A petition
- Whether you credibly meet at least three of the ten EB-1A criteria (awards, memberships, published material about you, judging, original contributions, scholarly articles, exhibitions, leading or critical role, high salary, commercial success) or a one-time major achievement
- Whether the final merits section shows sustained national or international acclaim and that you are among the small percentage at the very top of the field, not just that criteria are checked
- Whether the evidence for each criterion is strong enough — for example, that judging or memberships are actually selective, and that 'original contributions' show impact beyond your own work
- Whether recommendation letters come from independent experts and describe specific impact rather than praise
- Whether you show intent to continue working in your field in the United States
- Gaps that commonly trigger a Request for Evidence (RFE) in EB-1A cases and how to close them before filing
How EB-1A petition review works
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Finish preparing your petition in your QuickFiling workspace.
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Request Petition Review from the Services menu in your workspace.
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An independent attorney reviews your package and sends written comments.
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You join a 15-minute consultation to discuss the feedback.
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You make any changes and file the petition yourself.
Petition Review is review only. The attorney does not sign your petition or represent you before USCIS. If you want an attorney to lead, sign, and represent your case, see the Attorney-Led Petition Service.
EB-1A petition review price
$600
One-time fee for the attorney review. Building your EB-1A petition in the QuickFiling workspace is free; you pay for the Dr. EB1A package only when you download it. USCIS filing fees are separate and paid to USCIS.
EB-1A petition review FAQ
- What is an EB-1A petition review?
- An EB-1A petition review is a paid review of your EB-1A Extraordinary Ability petition by an independent licensed immigration attorney. You prepare the petition yourself in QuickFiling with Dr. EB1A; the attorney then reads the full package, sends written comments on weak criteria and missing evidence, and discusses them with you in a 15-minute consultation. You keep control of the petition and file it yourself.
- How much does EB-1A petition review cost?
- EB-1A petition review costs $600, a one-time flat fee. This is separate from the Dr. EB1A package download ($949) and from USCIS filing fees, which you pay directly to USCIS.
- How long does the EB-1A petition review take?
- About one week from when the attorney receives your completed petition, including the written comments and the scheduling of the 15-minute consultation.
- Should I file EB-1A or NIW, and can the reviewer tell me?
- The reviewer will comment on how strong your EB-1A evidence looks. Many applicants file both EB-1A and EB-2 NIW; QuickFiling has separate specialists (Dr. EB1A and Dr. NIW) and a separate NIW petition review for the NIW case.
- Can I get an EB-1A petition review if I did not prepare my petition in QuickFiling?
- No. Petition Review is only available for petitions prepared in the QuickFiling workspace, because the attorney reviews the structured petition letter and exhibit index that Dr. EB1A produces. Starting a petition in QuickFiling is free.
- Does the attorney sign or represent my EB-1A case?
- No. Petition Review is review only — the attorney does not sign Form G-28 or the I-140 and does not represent you before USCIS. If you want an attorney to lead and sign your case, QuickFiling offers an Attorney-Led Petition Service for EB-1A starting at $6,000.
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Quickfiling LLC is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. Petition Review is performed by independent licensed attorneys. No outcome is guaranteed.