Success Story: NIW Approval for Client Working in Finance Field with Ph.D. in Physics

Client’s Testimonial: Thank you! Fantastic news! I will call yu today to find out the next steps. Many potential clients approached us; at Chen Immigration Law Associates, concerning their change in research topics or fields, and wonder if these changes will affect their chance of NIW approval. This success story will demonstrate how we successfully secured an NIW approval (without RFE) for a client who had changed his field from Physics to Finance and had only 10 citations at the time of Read more [...]

Not Qualified for EB1A (EB1-EA) Alien of Extraordinary Ability but Wish to File under EB-1 ? Consider EB1B (EB-1OR) Outstanding Researcher/Professor

Not Qualified for EB1A (EB1-EA) Alien of Extraordinary Ability but Wish to File under EB-1 ? Consider EB1B (EB-1OR) Outstanding Researcher/Professor For foreign nationals born in India and China, EB-1A (EB1-EA) Alien of Extraordinary Ability is the most attractive category given the visas are current for everyone and it allows self petition. However, EB-1A (EB1-EA) Alien of Extraordinary Ability has the highest standard of law (risen to the very top of the endeavor) and low approval rate (the overall Read more [...]

Some Thoughts on Responding to RFE (Request For Evidence) Cases Originally Filed by Other Law Firms or Clients

Some Thoughts on Responding to RFE (Request For Evidence) Cases Originally Filed by Other Law Firms or Clients Because of our approval rate and reputation, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates are constantly approached by clients after they received an RFE (Request for Evidence), NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) or a denial letter. We therefore have the chance to review many petition letters and petition packages prepared by other attorneys or clients themselves. Every once in a while, we encountered Read more [...]

Success Story: NIW approval for Post Doc without ANY independent reference letters

Client’s Testimonial: This is the news I have been awaiting for long time. PS, instruct me for future I485 and future processing steps. I highly appreciate your kind help and taking interest in my case and helping me to succeed. Thank you so so much, Cheers! On June 19th, 2012 we received another NIW approval for a client without independent reference letters. (Approval Notice) Case Summary: This client has a decent citation number and most of our clients with similar credentials Read more [...]

Success Story: EB1A Approval for Post Doctoral Researcher after RFE (Request for Evidence)

Client’s Testimonial : [Chen Immigration Law associates], Thanks for sharing 485 packet with me. I have already started spreading good words about your hard and impressive work among my friends who ll be seeking immigration help in near future. Also feel free to use my words in any of your publication/case studies. I'll also mention my impressions about your work in forum like …etc. Rest, I'll come back to you with questions regarding 485 application, if any. With best regards! On June Read more [...]

What is Challenged Most in EB-1C Cases and Strategies and how to Avoid RFE or Denial

What is Challenged Most in EB-1C (Multinational Executives and Managers) Cases and Strategies and how to Avoid RFE (Request for Evidence) or Denial  We at Chen Immigration Law Associates constantly receive requests from companies and individuals regarding their qualifications to petition for the immigration category of EB1C Multinational Executives and Managers. We would like to take this chance to introduce this category and also discuss the mostly challenged requirements of EB1C and how to avoid Read more [...]

EB-2: Physician National Interest Waiver (NIW)

EB-2:  Physician National Interest Waiver (NIW)  You may be eligible for an employment-based, second preference visa if you are a physician who agrees to work for a period of time in a designated underserved area.   Statutory Language – 8 U.S.C. §1153(b)(2)(B)(ii)   (ii)  Physicians working in shortage areas or veterans facilities   (I)  In general The Attorney General shall grant a national interest waiver pursuant to clause (i) on behalf of any alien physician Read more [...]

Success Story: EB1A Approval for Post Doctoral Mechanical Engineer with Diverse Research

Client’s Testimonial: It would be my pleasure to recommend you on Linkedin. Please feel free to share my email with your client. Also, I have already asked few of my friends who have similar profile as me to contact you for filing their petition. On November 9th, 2012, we received an EB1A approval for a client who had filed on July 31st, 2012. (Approval Notice) Case Summary: This was a unique case, as the client had worked in both the bioengineering and biomechanics fields, but Read more [...]

Success Story: NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approved For Web-Developer without any Citations after RFE (Request for Evidence)

Client’s Testimonial Praise God. I thank you so much. I worried a lot. You are best of bests. For I-485, actually I applied it on late July (Sorry I did not take your advice for this) and received travel / employment card already (done in finger printing as well). I will refer you to my friend as well. I will let you know later. On 12/06/2012, we received another NIW approval for a client who had no publications or citations at the time the case was filed. (Approval Notice) Case Read more [...]

Success Story: Approved EB-1a (Aliens of Extraordinary Ability) for Post Doctoral Computer Scientist within 22 days. (7 days after upgrading to premium processing)

Client’s Testimonial Thanks for your excellent work. It is efficient and high-quality. Since our collaboration is so nice, it will be my pleasure to share this experience with others. Of course, you may leave my email to the potential client, and definitely I will strongly recommend you to this client. And I wish your career better and better. This petition was filed on 11/08/2012 and got approved on 11/30/2012 by Nebraska Service Center. (Approval Notice) Case Summary: This Read more [...]