Client’s credentials: 2 peer review articles, 4 citations, several conference presentations RFE received after 8 months filed by another attorney RFE approved 8 days after RFE response filed by Chen Immigration Law Associates by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. This week, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates successfully helped a client have his NIW petition approved after responding to RFE (Request for Further Evidence). The approval is special in that we did not handle the case  from Read more [...]

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. It probably feels like graduate school admissions season all over again. You keep asking yourself, “Do I have the right numbers to gain admission?” “Or do I have the right numbers to even petition?” And in the case of graduate admissions, it is as simple as checking the school’s websites, or a plethora of other specialized domains. Unfortunately, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) do not have a neat and tidy system to give percentile Read more [...]

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. A recommendation letter is also called a reference letter, support letter or testimonial letter. Strong testimonial letters are key to a successful NIW (National Interest Waiver) case. Good recommendation/reference letters not only bolster the petitioner’s credentials in filing a NIW (National Interest Waiver)  case but can make up for the lack of substantial publications and citations of the petitioner. Our firm has realized the significant role recommendation/reference Read more [...]

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Obtaining labor certification is the pre-filing step for most EB-2 and EB-3 categories. However, it is a long and complicated process. Understanding which categorization does not require or waives a labor certification is important for potential seekers of permanent residency via employment-based immigrant visas. A labor certification is not required in priority workers visas as we discussed before. Petitions for all three groups of priority workers do not need Read more [...]