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Client’s Testimonial:

“My I-140 petition has been approved […] Thank you for all your guidance and support through the process. We’re very satisfied customers.”

Case Summary:

Our client, an acclaimed musician internationally recognized for his experimental rock music, contacted us to help him get one step closer to a green card. North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) carefully evaluated his credentials and determined that one way to do so would be via EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

Based on our client’s qualifications, we established that he satisfied at least three out of the 10 EB-1A requirements set in place by the USCIS. We based our well-composed petition on these criteria:

1. Published material in professional or major trade publications or other major media: We used a variety of published articles and reviews of our client’s work to demonstrate that he has achieved high standing in the music world.
2. Judge the Work of Others: Our client has served as an album reviewer for top entertainment websites on numerous occasions. His established standing in the music world lent credibility to the website.
3. Original Contributions of Major Significance: Our client’s roles as band leader, composer, instrumentalist, and producer has resulted in music that has had an enormous impact on the diversification of musical genres.

To further fortify our EB-1A petition packet, we urged our client to contact other well-known members of the music industry and request for recommendation letters. We needed these experts to attest to the value of our client’s music to the field of experimental music, and confirm that he will continue to contribute to the American music industry. Our client managed to obtain six strong testimonials, all of which supported his EB-1A petition. Here are several quotes:

• “[Client] is the creative force behind… one of the best and most important doom-rock bands around today. His formidable talents have been widely acclaimed by critics for online music sites […] [Client’s] eclectic tastes give [band] a unique sound that blends several genres and traditions.”
• “I’m sure you can see that they are an immensely creative band led by leader [Client]. They constantly push musical boundaries and are consistently hailed by critics around the world as influential and groundbreaking.”
• “[Client’s] proven record of significant musical exploration indicates continued high-level work in the future. I have no doubt that he will play a leading role in the future of heavy psychedelic music. Work such as that of [Client] in [band] is critical to the field since it is artists like [Client] who push boundaries and expand options for other musicians. His work is considered among the best in the genre and is influential across a range of musical styles.”

The USCIS spent nearly 16 months adjudicating this EB-1A case before granting their approval. When the case was considered outside of the normal processing time, we raised service requests and sent follow-up emails on our client’s behalf to inquire about the progress of his case. We are pleased that the USCIS ultimately approved our client’s petition, and we congratulate him on this milestone. North America Immigration Law Group would like to thank our client for selecting our firm to represent his EB-1A petition, and we wish him all the best with his I-485 application: the final step in the green card process.

Client’s Testimonial:

“We received the approval notice for I-485 today […] We appreciate your support.”

General Field: Music Composition, Arrangement, and Performance

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Sound Designer and Arranger

Country of Origin: Japan

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: February 11th, 2016

Processing Time: 11 months, 1 day

Case Summary: 

This EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case involved a talented assistant sound designer and arranger who is advancing the artistic field of music composition, arrangement, and performance. She hired North America Immigration Law Group to help her compile and file an I-140 petition and an I-485 application (the two steps that make up the green card process).  

Over the course of her illustrious career, our client has written and performed songs that have won awards, received extensive media coverage, been used in commercials and as theme songs to television programs, and topped music charts in Japan. Her innate talent for piano performance has earned her a spot as one of the most successful pianists to emerge from her birth country of Japan. As part of our strategy, we established that our client will continue inspiring the musical community in the United States. We also demonstrated that it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find another musician who can mirror our client’s contributions to this nationally imperative cultural field.

According to a professional pianist who contributed a recommendation letter in support of our client’s EB-1A petition: “I firmly believe in the unprecedented musical talent that [Client] possesses. Her success has been well-earned, and she has the drive needed to continue growing as an artist and to continue producing new music that touches lives across the U.S., in her home country of Japan, and around the world.”

As our client chose to file her I-485 application while her I-140 petition was pending, she did not have to wait very long before she received a notice from the USCIS informing her that her green card had been approved. We join our client and her husband in celebrating this joyous occasion, and wish them the best in their future endeavors in the United States.

I checked USCIS website and confirmed that my case has been approved. Thank you for your help! […] I would appreciate your help and will refer my friends to your firm for your business. Thanks for your help and effort again.

 

General Field: Dance

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Chinese Dance Instructor

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

Approval Notice Date: April 1st, 2015

Processing Time: 22 Days (8 Days after Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

In this case, the client that we had the opportunity to work with was a Chinese Dance Instructor from China in the field of Dance. Her work has focused specifically on both the performance and instruction of Chinese classic dance.  Her work has an enormous impact on the blending, understanding, and appreciation of international cultures. Her work has thus been majorly significant, and her achievements are of the utmost importance due to their inspiration of fellow artists and their instruction regarding Chinese history. Leading figures in this artistic community from the United States and abroad have submitted letters confirming her as a dancer of extraordinary ability in her specialized field: “[Client] has traveled the world to dance on as many high-profile stages as possible, and she has also dedicated her career to teaching others this art form…She was invited to each institution, proving that her reputation as a highly-skilled dancer and lecturer has transcended international borders.” It was our goal to prove that our client qualified for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability given that she sought to remain in the United States to continue work in the area of Dance, and that her continued research would substantially and prospectively benefit the United States. With the proof and documentation that we provided, her case was approved in 22 days.

Great! Thanks for your professional work. […] I will recommend you definitely to my friends.

 

General Field: Sports Culture

Position at the Time of Case Filing: President of a Company

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: China

Approval Notice Date: December 24th, 2014

Processing Time: 6 Months, 26 Days

Case Summary:

In this case, the client that we had the pleasure of working with was a President of a Company from China in the field of Sports Culture. His work has touched on a variety of areas of sports and fitness through journalism, large event management, video production, and much more. In order for our client’s case to be successful, we submitted extensive documentation proving his highly significant contributions to Sports Culture, including over a million words in sports magazines and newspapers, and three books. His magazine articles had been cited and downloaded at least 1,050 times at the time we filed the case, demonstrating that these articles are recognized and relied upon in the field. He has also organized major outdoor sporting events, created mass distributed video content, and has even been honored as an Olympic Torchbearer for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. His superior level of expertise was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “[Client] has provoked great change in what we strongly feel to be one of the biggest issues of today’s age, as the effects of lack of exercise and obesity are felt by every country’s economy, healthcare industries, and its general population suffering from reduced life quality. Insufficient exercise is a huge health and social issue that must be addressed immediately, and this is exactly what [client] is working to do.” It was our goal to prove that our client qualified for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability given that he sought to enter the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability, and that his continued research would substantially and prospectively benefit the United States. With the proof and documentation that we provided, his case was approved in 6 months and 26 days.

Great! Thanks for your professional work. […] I will recommend you definitely to my friends.

 

General Field: Sports Culture

Position at the Time of Case Filing: President of a Company

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: China

Approval Notice Date: December 16th, 2014

Processing Time: 6 Months, 23 Days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com represented a President of a Company from China in the field of Sports Culture. His work has touched on a variety of areas of sports and fitness through journalism, large event management, video production, and much more. In order for our client’s case to be successful, we submitted extensive documentation proving his highly significant contributions to Sports Culture, including over a million words in sports magazines and newspapers, and three books. His magazine articles had been cited and downloaded at least 1,050 times at the time we filed the case, demonstrating that these articles are recognized and relied upon in the field. He has also organized major outdoor sporting events, created mass distributed video content, and has even been honored as an Olympic Torchbearer for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.As stated by one independent recommender, “The United States needs excellent sports journalists to uphold the nearly $500 billion dollar sports industry. It is estimated that around 1% of jobs in America are in the sports industry, which is a substantial amount. Sports are not as important or enjoyable without sports journalists to investigate issues and ensure fairness, and so [client]’s work would be worth a lot to the citizens of the U.S. The importance of his work is not limited to only China, as he is a pivotal journalistic figure around the world. His future work will help the U.S. to stay a leader in sports and maintain this economic sector.” Through extensive documentation, we were able to successfully argue that our client would serve the national interest to a significantly greater degree than others with similar education and experience. His NIW petition was approved in 6 months and 23 days.

We are grateful for your firm’s help!

 

General Field: Classical Piano

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Concert Pianist

Country of Origin:  Czech Republic

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: November 21^st, 2014

Processing Time: 9 Months, 25 Days

Case Summary:

The client that North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com had the opportunity to work in this case was a Concert Pianist from Czech Republic. His career has focused specifically on performance and classical piano competitions for national and international critics, judges, and audiences. We successfully demonstrated that his continued employment in the field would benefit those in his field, as well as the citizens of the United States at large. He is a leader in performing solo recitals and concerto appearances with internationally renowned orchestras. Moreover, his background and qualifications inherently involve multidisciplinary expertise in musical theory and piano playing.  He is able to balance his own style with that required for orchestral collaboration, enabling him to perform at a high level in the complex and demanding work of a concert pianist. His widely-acclaimed achievements are confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “In both solo recitals and with top international orchestras and symphonies, [client’s] performances receive critical acclaim.I have read other reviews of [client’s] performances describing him as a prodigy, a virtuoso, and one who plays with ‘crystalline elegance.’ National recognition and publicity such as this, especially as deemed appropriate from leading artists, critics, and professionals, is reserved only for the top tier of musicians in the world.”  Through extensive documentation, we were able to successfully argue that our client would serve the national interest to a significantly greater degree than others with similar education and experience. His NIW petition was approved in 9 months and 25 days.

Sincerely thank you for your effort, advice and amazing hard work to have the I140 approved.[…] The service you provided was first class and I wish others to know this also.

General Field: Soccer Refereeing

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Soccer Referee

Country of Origin: Northern Ireland

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Northern Ireland

Approval Notice Date: September 26^th, 2014

Processing Time: 6 Months

Case Summary:

In this case, the client that we had the opportunity to work with was a Soccer Referee from Northern Ireland in the field of Soccer Refereeing.  He has performed in this high-pressure field at an international level, experience that has successfully prepared him to be a mentor and educator of others who wish to reach a similar level of success. His strong background in international competition refereeing has allowed his work to be particularly recognized by his peers and international media alike. He is especially well respected by his peers for his ability to mentor and develop younger referees.  His superior level of expertise was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “He has been instrumental in improving referee standards and training around the world…. He is truly one of the world’s foremost experts on soccer refereeing, more recently soccer refereeing instruction, and has been consistently honored for this work.” It was our goal to prove that our client qualified for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability given that he sought to enter the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability, and that his exceptional expertise would substantially and prospectively benefit the United States. With the proof and documentation that we provided, his case was approved in 6 months.

General Field: Taekwondo

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Taekwondo Athlete

Country of Origin: Romania

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing:  Oregon

Approval Notice Date: June 24, 2014

Processing Time: 8 Months, 4 Days

Case Summary:

In this case, the client that we had the pleasure of working with was a Taekwondo athlete from Romania. As a 4th Degree Black Belt, he is considered a Master in the sport. His achievements are numerous, including having won 18 nationally or internationally recognized awards in taekwondo competitions throughout Romania and the world. In addition, his success in the sport has won him a great deal of international acclaim, as shown by his membership in selective organizations, the media coverage he has received, and his selection to judge other athletes in the sport. Through 14 years of training and competition, he has risen to the very top of the taekwondo world, and thus qualified as an individual of extraordinary ability. His superior level of expertise was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “As a large and ever growing organization, Taekwondo, and especially Taekwondo in the states, is in need of competent and accomplished instructors, as well as those who are proficient enough in the craft to be considered dependable judges of the performance of others. I believe, therefore, that my support of [him] is necessary for the overall health of Taekwondo in the United States, and its ability to stay competitive on the international scene, and am interested in the acquisition of an international champion who can share his mastery and provide external feedback to our community.”  It was our goal to prove that our client qualified for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability given that he sought to remain in the United States to continue work in the area of Taekwondo, and that his continued work would substantially and prospectively benefit the United States. With the proof and documentation that we provided, his case was approved in 8 months and 4 days.