On September 13^th, 2018, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Director in the Field of Finance (Approval Notice).

General Field: Finance

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Director

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: September 13^th, 2018

Processing Time: 2 months and 2 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Just 2 months and 2 days after North America Immigration Law group (NAILG) filed a customized EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition for a finance company director from China, the USCIS approved her case. We believe that our highly detailed EB1A petition and unprecedented insight into USCIS adjudication trends played a crucial role in case approval.

Our legal strategy involved focusing on our client’s contributions to the fields of finance and business. Unlike cases that involve researchers and other experts working in the scientific arena, we did not focus on citations or publications. In this case, we listed our client’s leading role in the field of finance, prizes and awards she had received in recognition of her excellence in the field, and her major business contributions. One of our client’s most prominent accomplishments involved the founding of two major finance companies which benefited rural areas in China. These companies helped numerous residents secure greater economic prosperity and created business opportunities on a local level.

Further, our client received outstanding entrepreneurship awards and was also named one of the Top 100 Outstanding Female Entrepreneurs in China. Such high-profile recognition from well-known industry institutions made it abundantly clear that our client’s work is of the highest quality and of significant important to the field of finance. Furthermore, our client had made multiple appearances in published media articles, both national and international, further proving her successful work in the field of finance.

To support her I-140 EB1A petition, we incorporated 6 recommendation letters volunteered by other industry experts. One of these recommenders stated, “[Client] is providing high-end investment advice and assistance…, providing international entrepreneurs and investors with the knowledge they need to succeed. […]This affords [Client] a high degree of financial security and an established customer base that together virtually guarantee the achievement of her business goals.”

Along with extensive documentation, we submitted a petition that demonstrated that our client had risen to the very top of her field of endeavor and had sustained national and international acclaim for her achievements. Although our client had a strong case, the USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE), to which we promptly responded. We successfully dealt with all doubts about our client’s qualifications, and we are glad to list her case among our 10,000 success stories. We congratulate her on this win and thank her for retaining our Immigrant Visa Processing (IV Processing) services. To find out more about IV Processing, please visit http://www.wegreened.com/Immigrant-Visa-Processing.

On December 21^st, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Learning Sciences (Approval Notice).

General Field: Learning Sciences

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: December 21^st, 2017

Processing Time: 10 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

It only took the USCIS 10 days to determine that our client—a research associate from India—deserved to have his EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition approved.

With a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science, our client is undoubtedly armed with very specific skills needed to advance the field of learning sciences. As part of our services, we determined our client’s background, field of expertise, various achievements as well as strengths and skillsets, and came up with a unique strategy to secure EB1A petition approval.

As part of our customized legal strategy, we advised our client on the best timing to file his case. We also determined that our client qualified for EB1A based on the following three criteria:

(1) Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, or business-related contributions of major significance: We discussed our client’s design and development of a unique device for improving the cognitive, social, and learning skills of chronically ill, hospitalized patients. We convinced the USCIS that his work is exerting an enormous impact on healthcare, learning and behavior, and education technology.

(2) Authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media: We noted that our client’s work has resulted in at least 2 peer-reviewed conference articles – an extremely productive record compared to that of others in the shared field of endeavor.

(3) Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor: We detailed the 3 national awards our client received for his work. These awards were from prestigious organizations and institutes and are known to be highly competitive.

(4) Evidence of material published about our client in major professional or trade publications or other major media: Our client was featured in various new articles by national and international media. Considering the widespread circulation of these media outlets, coverage is indicative of the importance of our client’s work.

Based on the wealth of information we gathered, we customized a detailed petition letter that highlighted our client’s extraordinary ability in the field. To back up our argument that our client’s work is beneficial to the US and that his EB1A petition should be approved, we also presented several recommendation letters as subjective evidence. These letters were contributed by other influential experts working in the field of learning sciences, one of whom noted the following: “With his broad influence in the field, [Client] exhibits qualities and research abilities that place him above almost every other researcher working in the learning science field.”

Our unique case strategy convinced the USCIS that our client is an asset to the United States, most notably when it comes to understanding how to effectively provide children (with chronic illnesses) creative outlets and learning opportunities while encouraging social interchange with others and improving patient health care by increasing physical activity.

Thanks to the effective methods employed by the team at North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com), our client is now one step closer to obtaining a green card. With over 10,000 approvals in the bag, we undoubtedly have unprecedented insight how officers adjudicate cases. Furthermore, because of the high number of petitions our firm files, we have firsthand information regarding any changes the USCIS makes in adjudicating cases.

We thank our client for choosing us to represent both his EB1A petition and I-485 application, and we wish him the best as he continues to progress the field of learning sciences.

On March 14^th, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Salsa Dance Competitor and Instructor (Approval Notice).

General Field: Salsa Dance

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Competitor and Instructor

Country of Origin: Slovenia

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Outside the US

Approval Notice Date: March 14^th, 2017

Processing Time: 10 months, 1 day

Case Summary:

Exactly 10 months and 1 day after North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) filed an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition on behalf of a salsa dance competitor and instructor born in Slovenia, the USCIS approved her case. Before we decided to represent our client, we carefully reviewed her professional accomplishments to be sure that we could build and present a strong case for her. After careful consideration, we concluded that our client met at least 3 out of the 10 EB1A criteria set by the USCIS. These were:

1. Documentation of our client’s receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor: We determined that our client has been the recipient of various prizes throughout the course of her salsa career both in her home country and abroad.
2. Evidence of our client’s leading or critical role in distinguished organizations: Our client has played a leading and critical role in an internationally recognized and distinguished dance studio. From designing unique dance curriculums to creating online teaching materials, our client played an important role in the dance studio’s success.
3. Evidence of published material about our client in professional or major trade publications or other major media relating to her work in the field for which classification is sought: In recognition of her leading role and significant contributions to the field of salsa dancing, there have been a number of articles published in major media publications about our client’s work.

Overall, we were tasked with proving to the USCIS that our client’s efforts as a competitor and instructor address some of the United States’ most pressing issues in improving the health and physical fitness of Americans as well as increasing the nation’s competitive edge through her own abilities in international competition as well as through training a new generation of championship salsa dancers. To further fortify our client’s EB1A case, we incorporated recommendation letters volunteered by other dance professionals, one of whom stated: “[Client] has made a major contribution to the growth and development of Salsa […] and we know that she will make an impact in whatever ventures she chooses to undertake.”

We congratulate our client for securing EB1A petition approval, and we wish her the best as she undertakes the final step of the green card process from outside the US: undergoing immigrant visa processing.