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Meritocrat Case Studio · EB-1A, EB-2 NIW & O-1 preparation

Build the case your achievements can support.

Know what your evidence supports and what still needs work. Meritocrat Case Studio connects your achievements, documents, and petition draft in a workspace you can share with your attorney.

My field
  • Review each claim against its source evidence.
  • See what is supported, thin, or missing.
  • Nothing reaches your draft until you approve it.
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Visa categoriesEB-1AEB-2 NIWO-1
Case Studio · Demo caseIllustrative UI · demo content
  1. Assess
  2. Discover
  3. Research
  4. Analyze
  5. Draft
  6. Strategy

Discover · Claim 3 of 12

Developed a new evaluation method adopted by other teams.

Original contributionsNeeds review
  • Exhibit B-2 · Project reportDescribes the method and datesSupports claim
  • Exhibit B-3 · Support letterPraises the work in general termsBackground only
  • Evidence of use beyond the teamNo document linked yetMissing support

Mira Adoption records or independent citations could show impact. Review before adding.

Illustrative interface with fictional demo content. Actual screens and results depend on your documents.
  • AI-assisted petition preparation
  • Citations limited to your case
  • You review. Your attorney advises.

Where applicants get stuck

Your achievements need a connected evidence record.

You know the work you have done. Preparing a petition means explaining what that work demonstrates, which documents support it, and where the record needs more detail. Case Studio brings those questions into one workspace you can review and share.

  • Evidence is scattered, and hard to share

    Letters, publications, employment records, and other exhibits arrive from different places. Without a connected record, it is hard to see which claims they support and which records are missing.

  • Achievements need context

    A title, a publication, or a letter tells part of the story. You still need to explain your contribution and connect that explanation to specific evidence.

  • Your preparation should travel with you

    Keep your claims, sources, and open questions together so you can share the same context with an attorney or advisor when you want another perspective.

Why Meritocrat

Understand your case before you draft it.

Merit evaluation starts with the relationship between your achievements, the claims you make, and the evidence behind them. Case Studio helps you examine that relationship before turning it into a narrative, so strengths and unanswered questions remain visible.

  • See what each exhibit supports

    Every claim links back to the document and the exact quote it came from, so you can tell supported evidence from background material.

  • Know what to strengthen next

    Thin and missing evidence stays visible, criterion by criterion, so you know what to build first and what to leave out.

  • Keep judgment with people

    Nothing reaches your draft without your approval, and your attorney can review the case before anything is filed.

Start with clarity. Bring it to counsel.

Case Studio is $499 per case at launch ($999 regular). Organize your evidence, review your claims, and prepare specific questions for your attorney. Use the workspace before a consultation or alongside counsel as your case develops.

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Meritocrat supports preparation and does not provide legal advice or predict approval. Your attorney reviews legal eligibility and filing strategy.

Start with a free assessment. Choose a category:

EB-1A assessmentEB-2 NIW assessmentO-1 assessment

Not sure which route fits? See how real notices played out or compare the routes.

Built around your field

Evidence preparation for EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1.

  • Show influence, not just output

    A long publication list helps most when each paper is tied to a specific contribution and who built on it.

  • Use voices outside your circle

    Letters from independent experts tend to say more than praise from close collaborators. Case Studio shows which is which.

  • Spot thin criteria early

    See which criteria are well supported and which still rest on a single document, before you spend on counsel.

Evidence review

Show what each document actually supports.

A document can establish your role without showing the impact of your work. Case Studio helps you review specific passages, connect them to claims, and keep unanswered questions visible.

  • Inspect the passages that support a specific claim
  • Separate supporting evidence from background material
  • Identify what support is still missing

Every claim. Every exhibit. Every gap. Connected.

Example · IllustrativeOriginal contributions

Claim: Published research that other scholars have built on.

Exhibit B-3 · Support letter from an independent researcher

“…one of the most talented scholars I have worked with, and consistently committed to excellence.”

Background onlyPraise, but no specific contribution named.

“…her 2021 paper on this method is the basis for the approach our lab now uses.”

Supports use by othersShows one lab’s use, not wider influence in the field.

Still missing

  • Missing support What was original about the contribution
  • Missing support Citations or adoption beyond one lab

Prepare for a better attorney conversation

Applicants prepare. Attorneys collaborate. Attorneys decide.

Start organizing your case before your first consultation, or use Case Studio alongside your attorney. Bring clear evidence, a draft you have reviewed, and specific questions so counsel can focus on legal judgment and strategy.

  1. Start in Meritocrat

    Bring in your documents and review how they support the claims you plan to make.

  2. Close the gaps early

    Identify unsupported statements, missing records, and questions to discuss with counsel.

  3. Share with your attorney

    Share the workspace so your attorney can review the evidence, identify risks, and guide case strategy.

Meritocrat is a preparation tool, not a law firm, and does not replace qualified legal counsel.

The Case Studio workflow

Six stages. One connected case.

Assess your starting point, discover facts, research context, analyze support, develop a draft, and review strategy. Return to any stage as your evidence develops. Select a stage to see what it covers.

Stage 1 of 6 · Assess

Start from where your case stands.

Complete your context, add or remove criteria, and review case readiness.

  • Complete your context so the workspace reflects your background
  • Add or remove the criteria you plan to pursue
  • Review case readiness to decide what to strengthen first

Example labels you may see

Original contributionsAuthorshipJudging

Illustrative. Labels depend on your documents and selected criteria.

Not a one-way path. Revisit any stage, add evidence, and rerun the workflow as your preparation develops.

See Case Studio in action

A 3-minute walkthrough of the six stages, from assessment to strategy.

Recorded product walkthrough. Readiness scores are preparation indicators, not approval probabilities, and AI outputs require your review.

Traceability

Every claim, traced from document to draft.

Follow one claim through Case Studio: the exhibit it came from, the exact quote, the USCIS criterion it supports, what is still missing, and your approval before it reaches the draft.

  1. DocumentExhibit B-3 · Support letter
  2. Exact quote“…led the team’s work on the evaluation framework from 2021 to 2023.”
  3. ClaimDeveloped an original method adopted by other teams
  4. USCIS criterionOriginal contributionsEB-1A
  5. SupportEstablishes role and datesSupports role and dates
  6. GapEvidence of impact beyond the teamMissing support
  7. Your approvalClaim approved after reviewApproved
  8. DraftSection: Original contributions
Illustrative example with fictional demo content. One claim, traced from the source document to the draft.

How the AI is kept in check

Grounded
Each extracted fact carries the exact quote from your document.
Checked
Quotes that can’t be found in the source are thrown out.
Constrained
Citations are limited to documents in your case.
Approved
You approve, edit, or set aside every claim before drafting.
Recorded
Approvals and changes stay in the case history.
No predictions
No approval odds. AI outputs always need your review.

Around Case Studio

Keep your evidence and professional story connected.

Organize source documents in Evidence Vault, describe your achievements in Portfolio, and explore their connections in Mind Maps. Bring that context into your Case Studio preparation.

Evidence Vault

Every document, organized and ready.

  • Folders, tags, and bulk upload with duplicate detection
  • AI suggests the right folder and tags as you upload
  • Per-file strength and relevance, available to Case Studio and Mira
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Portfolio

Your professional story, in one place.

  • Guided sections for achievements, publications, memberships, NIW prongs, and more
  • Writing tips for your visa category, with a live preview
  • Export a polished PDF
Open Portfolio

Mind Maps

See how your achievements connect.

  • Generate a map from your portfolio in one click
  • Build your own maps on an open canvas
  • Export as an image or a file
Open Mind Maps

Expert Advisors

A second perspective from experience.

Bring specific questions about your evidence and preparation to experienced advisors. Applicants and attorneys can book consultations within each advisor’s area of expertise.

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What to know about consultations

  • Advisors share perspective within their areas of expertise.
  • Advisory consultations are not legal advice and do not create legal representation.
  • Consultations are booked separately and are not included in the Case Studio price.

Testimonials

From people we have helped

The customer who taught us the most

Mothiram R. was the first person to pay for Meritocrat. We prepared his EB-1A case with him and he received a Request for Evidence. That RFE taught us more than any easy approval could have. We rebuilt his evidence with clear mapping and had an attorney review it before the response went in. He is now a permanent resident.

The RFE made us ask two questions. Why do we find the gaps only after filing and not before? And how do we transfer what an expert sees into a tool anyone can use? Answering them is how an expert became Meritocrat.

Since August 5 2026 USCIS officers can deny a filing that lacks required initial evidence without sending a Request for Evidence first. That makes finding the gaps before you file more important than ever.

Mothiram R. · EB-1A permanent resident

  • Meritocrat helped me position my profile for NIW before I could retain an attorney, asking right questions and understanding strategy.

    Rakesh T. · EB-2 NIW applicant

  • I highly recommend Ramprasad for his exceptional strategic insights into the EB-1A process. He provided crucial guidance on how to define my field of endeavor in my own words, demonstrating exactly how to connect the dots between my evidence to clearly showcase ‘major significance.’ His deep understanding of how to build a cohesive narrative transformed my approach and gave me immense confidence in my petition.

    Bharat K. · EB-1A applicant

    On the evidence approach behind Meritocrat

  • Robert can quickly identify the key issues in complex cases and provide useful assessments. Highly recommended!

    William L.

    Review of Expert Advisor Robert Bray

  • Case Studio was really helpful in the journey. It constantly pointed out what to gather and prepare, especially after approval, such as whether to file the I-485 and the medical exam. The questions it raised and the Expert Advisors helped me prepare.

    Senthil · EB-1A applicant

  • For researchers, having this platform at the beginning always helps.

    Dr. Biswan · Researcher and EB-1A applicant

    Member of BCS and IET. Supports the founder and the product.

Simple pricing

One case. One payment.

Launch offer · First 50 users

Case Studio

Regular price $999Launch price $499USD per case

One-time payment. Save $500.

Get Case Studio for $499 as one of our first 50 users. Regular pricing is $999 per case. No monthly or annual subscription.

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FAQ

Immigration petition preparation: your questions.

What Case Studio does, how it handles evidence, and what it does not replace.

Case Studio is available to all applicants preparing an EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, or O-1 petition. For attorneys, it is built for solo practitioners and small to mid-size firms. Applicants and attorneys can also seek perspective from Expert Advisors, which are booked separately.

Case Studio helps you turn a professional record into a case you can inspect. Across Assess, Discover, Research, Analyze, Draft, and Strategy, you connect claims to source passages, identify gaps, and develop a structured draft from claims you have reviewed.

No. Case Studio helps you inspect which passages of a document support a claim, which material is background, and where support is still missing. You decide whether to approve each claim after review.

Yes. You can revisit any stage, add evidence, and rerun the workflow as your preparation develops.

Get Case Studio for $499 as one of our first 50 users. Regular pricing is $999 per case. No monthly or annual subscription. Consultations with Expert Advisors are arranged and priced separately.

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The readiness score reflects how complete and well-supported your preparation appears based on the information in your workspace. It helps you prioritize work. It is not an approval probability and does not predict a USCIS decision.

No. Meritocrat is a preparation tool and does not provide legal advice or representation. You can prepare before your first consultation or work alongside your attorney in the same workspace. Your attorney provides legal judgment and guides case strategy. AI outputs require your review. For legal advice, consult qualified legal counsel.

Not yet. Meritocrat has not completed a SOC 2 audit or any other formal security certification. It runs on AWS, data is encrypted in transit, uploaded files are encrypted at rest, and our Privacy Policy and Terms set out binding commitments on how data is used and protected. Meritocrat is built for applicants, solo practitioners, and small to mid-size firms. If your organization requires a SOC 2 report before adopting a tool, it may not meet that requirement today.

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Ramprasad Ohnu, co-founder of Meritocrat

Talk to the founder

Not sure Case Studio fits your case?

Book a 30-minute call with Ramprasad Ohnu, co-founder of Meritocrat, who went through the EB-1A process himself. Ask about the product, the workflow, or whether it suits how you want to prepare.

Book a call with the founder Or email rohnu@meritocrat.us

Product conversations only. This call is not legal advice.

Know your evidence. Own your preparation.

Bring your evidence into one workspace, then share it with your attorney when you’re ready.

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Meritocrat is a preparation tool, not a law firm, and does not replace qualified legal counsel. AI outputs require your review. Readiness scores are preparation indicators, not approval probabilities.