Challenging EB-1A Denials

An EB-1A denial can be discouraging, especially after years spent building a distinguished record, but a denial does not mean the end of your immigration options. In certain cases, litigation in federal court may provide an opportunity for an independent review of USCIS’s decision.

Challenging EB-1A Denials

An EB-1A denial can be discouraging, especially after years spent building a distinguished record. But a denial does not mean the end of your immigration options. In certain cases, federal court litigation may provide an opportunity for an independent review of USCIS’s decision.

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U.S. Immigration Law Firm with 20+ Years of Experience

U.S. Immigration Law Firm with 20+ Years of Experience

Federal Immigration Litigation,

Led by Former DOJ Leadership

Colombo & Hurd’s Federal Immigration Litigation Practice is led by Sarah Wilson, a former Assistant Director at the DOJ’s Office of Immigration Litigation and Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General.

Her background includes oversight of immigration cases nationwide and development of federal litigation strategy, experience she now applies to help individuals seeking judicial review of denials or delays.

When an EB-1A Denial Deserves a Closer Look

Many professionals invest years building an EB-1A case, only to receive a denial that feels arbitrary or unclear. In some cases, the issue isn’t the substance of your achievements, but how evidence was interpreted, weighed, or explained. When USCIS misapplies the legal standard, disregards key evidence, or reaches conclusions that aren’t supported by the record, federal court review may be an appropriate next step.

Federal immigration litigation allows an independent judge to review whether the agency:

  • Applied the correct EB-1A legal framework
  • Properly weighed the evidence presented
  • Followed required procedures and administrative law principles

For individuals with strong records of achievement, federal immigration litigation can provide a meaningful opportunity for reconsideration.

Federal Immigration Litigation, Led by Former DOJ Leadership

Colombo & Hurd’s Federal Immigration Litigation Practice is led by Sarah Wilson, a former Assistant Director at the DOJ’s Office of Immigration Litigation and later as Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General.

Her background includes oversight of immigration cases nationwide and development of federal litigation strategy; experience she now applies to help individuals seeking judicial review of denials or delays.

Take the Next Step

If your EB-1A petition was denied, our team can evaluate whether federal litigation is the right next step and how it may help advance your immigration goals.

EVALUATE MY CASE

Take the Next Step

If your EB-1A petition was denied and you want an informed assessment of whether federal litigation may be appropriate, our team is here to help.

EVALUATE MY CASE