Do I Need to Have H1B to Start the Green Card Application Process?

  We at North America Immigration Law Group usually receive hundreds of inquiries regarding employment-based immigration every week. Many potential clients have been asking whether they need to have an H-1B visa to receive a green card.  So we would like to clarify that an H-1B visa is not a prerequisite for any type of a green card. In fact, we have hundreds, if not thousands of clients who obtained their green cards while holding visas such as F-1, F-1 OPT, J-1, B1/B2 or TN. A common Read more [...]

EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Denied. What Should You Do?

  Was your EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case denied? Don’t despair. Here are your options: Among all the employment-based immigration categories, EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) has the highest standard of law and lowest approval rate. It was designed for people who have risen to the top of their endeavor with national or international acclaim. It allows self-petition (no employer sponsor) and gives people the freedom to change employers.  It is especially attractive Read more [...]

Success Stories: Chinese Assistant Scientist in the Field of Atmospheric Sciences with an Approved EB-1A Petition is Close to Attaining a Green Card

  Client’s Testimonial: “We just received the email notification that our I-140 has been approved. We are extremely happy and thank you very much for filing the petition for us. We will definitely recommend your law firm to our friends and colleagues when they apply for their Green Cards. Thank you very much!" On April 4th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Assistant Scientist in the Field of Atmospheric Sciences (Approval Notice). General Read more [...]

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Ultimately Approved for Postdoctoral Associate from China in the Field of Biochemistry

  Client’s Testimonial: “Thank you very much for the great news, all your helps and guidance. It was such a long wait! I will certainly be happy to recommend your firm on the website and to my friends.” On April 7th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Field of Biochemistry (Approval Notice). General Field: Biochemistry Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate Country Read more [...]

Success Stories: Premium Processing Allows Immunology Postdoctoral Associate in Massachusetts to Receive EB-1A Petition Approval in 10 Days

  Client’s Testimonial: “I am so happy for the great news. Thank you so much for your help and efforts during the preparing of my I-140. I really appreciate it.” On April 7th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Field of Immunology (Approval Notice). General Field: Immunology Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate Country of Origin: China Service Center: Read more [...]

Success Stories: USCIS Approves EB-1A Petition for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Kansas in the Field of Agricultural Science

  Client’s Testimonial: “Thank you very much for your excellent handling of my I-140 petition. I am really happy that it has been approved.” On April 7th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Agricultural Science (Approval Notice). General Field: Agricultural Science Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate Country of Origin: India Service Read more [...]

Success Stories: Nebraska Service Center Only Spent 6 Days Adjudicating an EB-1A Petition for Principal Firmware Engineer in the Field of Mechanical Engineering

  Client’s Testimonial: “Really appreciate all your help! You are real professionals […] Thanks!” On April 6th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Principal Firmware Engineer in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice). General Field: Mechanical Engineering Position at the Time of Case Filing: Principal Firmware Engineer Country of Origin: China Service Center: Nebraska Service Center Read more [...]

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Rapidly Approved in One Week for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Missouri in the Field of Neuroscience

  Client’s Testimonial: “Thank you very much for your continued effort from start to end. I appreciate the team’s coordination all through the process […] Thank you for your good work!” On April 6th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Neuroscience (Approval Notice). General Field: Neuroscience Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate Country Read more [...]

Success Stories: EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Petitions Approved for Postdoctoral Researcher in India in the Field of Cell Biology

  Client’s Testimonial: “Thank you for the notice! I really appreciate your help in [the] process.” On April 4th, 2016, and May 23rd, 2016, we received EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approvals for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Cell Biology (Approval Notice). General Field: Cell Biology Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher Country of Origin: India Service Center: Read more [...]

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved in 15 Days for Instructor from China in the Field of Electronic Engineering

  Client’s Testimonial: “Thanks a lot for your help throughout my application. I don't think I can make it without your help. I will share my experiences […] Actually, I have recommend your firm to two of my colleagues and they have contacted you for their applications. I will spread my good words of your firm to anyone I know that may potentially need greed card application […] I hope your firm will help more and more young people like me. Thanks again!” On April Read more [...]