Meritocrat Lab
Insights on immigration merit & strategy
Guides, analysis, and real stories from the Meritocrat team.

H-1B Will "Look Very Different" in 365 Days: What the Labor Department Watchdog Pointed Out, and Why Genuine Talent Can Stay Ahead
Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito says the foreign labor visa program will look very different a year from now. What he said, what has already changed, and why the shift rewards genuine talent and strong evidence.
USCIS updated the EB-1 “extraordinary ability” chapter
Podcast Episode 3 10 criteria outlined by USCIS and explains the foundational structure of the policy requirements.

What is Merit Evaluation
Immigration Merit Evaluation is the process of understanding a person’s profile against the legal standards in the USCIS Policy Manual.

Why a Testimonial Letter in a Foreign Language Can Be More Powerful
Foreign language testimonial letters can be even more powerful if used correctly
USCIS regulatory requirements related to demonstrating that you have risen to the top of your field.
Podcast Episode 2 The “Field of Endeavor“ should be narrow and specifically tailored. This area of interest needs to be highly specific.





