Federal Court Orders USCIS to Approve EB-1A After Rejecting “Final Merits” Denial

A federal judge in Nebraska (28.Jan.2026) granted summary judgment against USCIS, sending EB-1A denial back to USCIS to approve it. Court found USCIS’s “final merits determination” with 2-step Kazarian approach unlawful, under the APA. We think this ruling will influence other cases. If your EB1 was denied despite meeting regulatory criteria, litigation may be an option. Talk to an experienced immigration lawyer at Murthy Law Firm about your case.