EB-1A vs NIW: which self-petition fits you

Both let you petition yourself with no employer, but they test different things. EB-1A demands sustained acclaim and evidence you are at the very top of your field, and it is usually current on the visa bulletin, meaning faster. NIW has a lower bar for standing but requires the national-importance argument, and priority dates can backlog depending on your country. Many people build toward NIW now and EB-1A later as their record grows. Where do you honestly sit today?