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EB-1ACase study 03 · Fintech founder · Series A

Founder positioning that survived RFE

Translated company outcomes and press into reviewer-aligned extraordinary-ability evidence.

  • Evidence sources12
  • Press mentions27
  • RFE response time9 days

Translated company outcomes and press into reviewer-aligned extraordinary-ability evidence.

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Bridging O-1A into a credible EB-1A narrative

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Built a multi-year evidence plan, sequencing publications, talks, and judging activity.

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Framed multi-region policy work as documented national-interest contribution with measurable downstream impact.

  • Policies cited14
  • Field coverage5 regions
  • Approval time8 mo
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