EB1A or O1A: what should you work on next?

Exploring EB1A or O1AI need to know what evidence is real and what is noise. I have or plan to use a lawyerI need a cleaner evidence map before the attorney call or filing handoff. I am considering self-filing EB1AThe evidence may be ready, but the packet needs structure. I am focused on O1A firstI need to map O1A criteria before a sponsor, agent, or lawyer conversation. I have an RFE, NOID, denial, or appeal questionUSCIS already pushed back, so the response map matters more than generic profile building.

Mostly internal proofStrong work, but little outside judging, citation, media, award, adoption, or expert recognition. Some outside signalsReviews, talks, press, citations, client/customer proof, selective programs, or external references exist. Several independent signalsThe record has outside reliance, peer recognition, published material, judging, citations, adoption, or compensation proof.

Not yetThe evidence still sounds like responsibilities, projects, or potential. PartiallyI can show some outcomes, but the field-level or external reliance story is still messy. YesI can point to adoption, citations, revenue, safety, standards, industry use, downstream work, or other proof.

ScatteredLinks, screenshots, letters, and claims are not tied to criteria or final merits yet. Mapped but not filedI can name the criteria, but exhibits, letters, and argument order need work. Mostly readyThe evidence is already sorted and the main job is petition structure or RFE response structure.

No urgent legal-timing issueI mainly need evidence and packet clarity. Yes, timing or status is part of the problemThere is an employer, status, I-485, travel, denial, notice, or deadline issue counsel should see.