Time-Sensitive: Two EB-1A Denials and looking for the Best Attorney for a Final Refiling
I'm looking for recommendations for an experienced EB-1A attorney, someone who has handled difficult refilings after two denials.
I filed my first EB-1A petition in July'2025. USCIS accepted my publications and judging criteria but issued an RFE on original contributions, critical role and high salary. After responding to the RFE, the petition was denied.
I took only two and half months break and refiled because of my family's immigration timeline. Unfortunately, the second petition followed the same pattern and was denied again. I received the denial notice last week.
I sincerely believe my evidence for original contributions, critical role, and high salary is strong. I Really need an experienced attorney who can thoroughly review my previous filings, identify any weaknesses, and help me build the strongest possible case.
My case is extremely time-sensitive. I came to the U.S. in 2010, and after this long immigration journey, one of my daughters has already aged out. My younger daughter will age out in February 2027. I also have an EB-2 priority date of May 2017, so I have one final opportunity before my daughter's age becomes a major issue.
I understand that many attorneys recommend waiting atleast six months before refiling after an EB-1A denial. Unfortunately, I don't have that option. My goal is to submit a new petition by the end of October (about four moths gap only), which would also leave enough time to respond if USCIS issues another RFE.
One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that the attorney's ability to manage the timeline is just as important as the legal strategy. My first attorney took more than two years to file my petition. Even after I had submitted all of my evidence, my case sat for nearly a year before it was finally filed. That delay created a lot of time pressure, and I rushed my second filing out of panic.
This time I need an attorney I can truly trust to not only build a strong case, but also to stay committed to an agreed timeline and move the case forward without any delays.
If you've personally worked with an attorney who is exceptional with complex EB-1A cases and refilings after denials, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations. Please share your personal experiences both positive and negative, that would be incredibly helpful.
MY BACKGROUND: I am a physical therapist and have developed mobility assessment tools and clinical resources that have been implemented by healthcare organizations across the United States and internationally.
Thank you all very much.