O-1A · EB-1A · EB-2 NIW · Case Assessment

Know if you
actually qualify
before you file.

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An honest, paralegal-grade assessment of your case in twenty minutes — by voice, by your words, on your time. The kind of clarity that costs $400 elsewhere.

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Start your assessment now — no login required to begin. Resume any time. Every report is reviewed before it reaches you, and we'll match you with an attorney who can take your case across the finish line.

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What we do
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Atrium is a readiness assessment for the extraordinary ability visa categories. We map your credentials against the criteria USCIS actually weighs, surface what an experienced attorney would flag, and connect you with counsel who can complete your case — all before you spend the retainer.

Why Atrium
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01

Honest orientation, not optimism.

If your case looks weak, we say so. Our value is accurate orientation — not making people feel good about filings that shouldn't happen.

02

Structured the way USCIS reads.

Every claim ties to a specific regulatory criterion and a specific piece of your evidence. Nothing vague, nothing generic.

03

A document your lawyer can use.

Bring the PDF to any immigration attorney. They'll skip the intake hours and spend their time where it matters: strategy.

04

Get connected to the right attorney.

After your report, we match you with immigration counsel who specialize in your category and pathway — at discounted rates for Atrium applicants.

The eight criteria
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Eight criteria.
Three required.
All matter.

For O-1A and EB-1A petitions, USCIS expects you to satisfy at least three of eight regulatory criteria — but the way you tell the story across all of them shapes whether the petition feels overwhelming or thin. Atrium grades each one independently, then composes them.

O-1A — extraordinary abilityEB-1A — immigrant standardEB-2 NIW — national interest waiver
01
National awards
Receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence — from named institutions or peer-judged competitions.
● Strong
02
Selective memberships
Membership in associations that demand outstanding achievement, judged by recognized experts in your field.
● Strong
03
Press coverage
Published material about you and your work in professional, major trade, or major media — not press releases, not your own blog.
○ Plausible
04
Judging
Service as a judge of others' work — paper review, panels, prize committees, grant review.
● Strong
05
Original contributions
Original scientific, scholarly, or business contributions of major significance — measured in adoption, citation, or impact.
● Strong
06
Scholarly articles
Authorship of articles in professional journals or other major media — usually paired with citation evidence.
● Strong
07
Critical role
A leading or critical role for organizations with a distinguished reputation — proven by org charts, letters, and outcomes.
● Strong
08
High salary
Compensation that demonstrates extraordinary ability — benchmarked against your role and geography.
○ Plausible
● Strong    ○ Plausible    ◌ Needs work
Sample · Dr. P. S. — ML research
Sample readout
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What you'll actually receive.

Every Atrium readout is structured: a top-line readiness score per pathway, a criterion-by-criterion grade with reasoning, a list of risk flags an experienced attorney would raise, and a prioritized action plan.

  • — Length14–22 pages, depending on case complexity
  • — FormatPDF + editable Markdown source
  • — SourcesEvery claim traces back to your evidence
  • — ReviewRead by a counsel-supervised reviewer before delivery
  • — UseBring it to any immigration attorney; it's yours
O-1A · Pre-filing diligence
Dr. P. Sharma — ML Research
Ready to file
— Top pathway
0%
Top fit: O-1A  ·  Also viable: EB-1A (74%), EB-2 NIW (68%)
Original contributions
Strong
Scholarly articles
Strong
Critical role
Strong
Judging service
Strong
Selective memberships
Plausible
Press coverage
Needs work
06 / 08 criteria met
Generated 12 Apr 2026
Editor's note
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On preparation
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