• NIW (National Interest Waiver)
• EB-1(a) (Alien of Extraordinary Ability)
• EB-1(b) (Outstanding Professors/Researchers)
• EB-1(c) (Managers and Executive Transferees)
• PERM/Labor Certification
• Foreign Nurses Immigration

• NIW (National Interest Waiver)

For an NIW petition, the key point is to prove the national benefit that the applicant will bring to the US in his/her field. The importance of strong recommendation letters and a well drafted-petition letter to support such claims cannot be over emphasized. Therefore, if you are prepared with the help of an experienced attorney in your NIW petition, your chances for success are greater. Zhang & Associates proudly offers the following quality services related to NIW:

Zhang & Associates experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your situation as to the options of your potential immigration petition. You may send us your resume either by email zhangassociates@yahoo.com or by fax at 212-625-0516. After reviewing your resume, we will give an initial advice on whether an NIW is applicable to your situation or you may opt for other channels such as EB-1(a), EB-1(b) or Labor Certification for your immigration petition. NOTE: you are not necessarily limited to just one type of immigrant petition, and you may petition in two or more categories, provided you meet each category’s requirements.

After you retain us for your NIW case, we will

1. provide sample recommendation letters applicable to your field, which can be used as a reference for the initial draft of the Letters of Recommendation;
2. review and edit your Letters of Recommendation to improve their persuasive value and to tailor them to your specific situation;
3. guide you to collect all the documents and information needed for your NIW petition;
4. organize all the required documentation for your NIW petition, including the signed recommendation letters;
5. draft a petition letter that explains how the evidence proves that you should be granted a National Interest Waiver;
6. submit the completed petition materials to the proper USCIS Service Center; and
7. contact the USCIS to check on the status of your pending case.

If the USCIS makes a request for additional evidence on your pending case, we will respond and submit the additional documentation required for your case to the USCIS in time. As soon as the USCIS makes a final decision on your NIW application, we will inform you of the result.

• EB-1(a) (Alien of Extraordinary Ability)

In an EB-1(a) petition, the emphasis is laid on the applicant's personal achievements in his/her field to prove his/her being among the top of his/her field. A right approach to define the applicant's individual field and evidence his/her achievements is the key in a successful EB-1(a) petition. Therefore, if you are prepared with the help of an experienced attorney in your EB-1(a) petition, your chances for success are greater. Zhang & Associates proudly offers the following quality services related to EB-1(a):

Zhang & Associates experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your situation as to the options of your potential immigration petition. You may send us your resume either by email zhangassociates@yahoo.com or by fax at 212-625-0516. After reviewing your resume, we will give an initial advice on whether the EB-1(a) category is applicable to your situation. If not, we will advise you on which classification type(s) are best for you, such as EB-1(b), NIW or Labor Certification.

After you retain us for your EB-1(a) case, we will

1. design the right approach to your petition and provide sample recommendation letters applicable to your field, which can be used as a reference for the initial draft of the Letters of Recommendation;
2. review and edit your draft recommendation letters to tailor them to fit your EB-1(a) petition;
3. guide you to collect all the documents and information needed for your EB-1(a) petition;
4. organize all the required documentation for your EB-1(a) petition, including the signed recommendation letters;
5. draft the petition letter that explains how the evidence proves that you should qualify as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability;
6. submit the completed petition materials to the proper USCIS Service Center;
7. contact the USCIS for the status inquiry of your pending case.

If the USCIS makes a request for additional evidence on your pending case, we will respond and submit the additional documentation required for your case to the USCIS in time. As soon as the USCIS makes a final decision on your EB-1(a) application, we will inform you of the result.

• EB-1(b) (Outstanding Professors/Researchers)

In EB-1(b) petition, unlike NIW, the standard applied is clearly defined and a permanent research or teaching position offer is always required.

Before beginning your EB-1(b) process, Zhang & Associates experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your situation as to the options of your potential immigration petition. You may send us your resume either by email zhangassociates@yahoo.com or by fax at 212-625-0516. After reviewing your resume, we will provide an honest assessment of your credentials to determine if EB-1(b) is appropriate for you. Moreover, we will advise you on what strategy to adopt and whether it is better for you to petition under more than one category simultaneously, such as EB-1(a), NIW or Labor Certification.

After you retain us for your EB-1(b) case, we will

1. effectively communicate with your (potential) employer to facilitate their sponsorship for your petition;
2. provide sample recommendation letters applicable to your field, which can be used as a reference for the initial draft of the Letters of Recommendation;
3. review and edit your draft letters of recommendation to ensure that they include the appropriate language and meet the EB-1(b) requirements;
4. guide you to collect all the documents and information needed for your EB-1(b) petition;
5. organize all the required documentation for your EB-1(b) petition, including the signed recommendation letters;
6. draft the petition letter that explains how the evidence proves that you should qualify as an Outstanding Researcher or Professor;
7. submit the completed petition materials to the proper USCIS Service Center; and
8. contact the USCIS for the status inquiry of your pending case.

If the USCIS makes a request for additional evidence on your pending case, we will respond and submit the additional documentation required for your case to the USCIS in time. As soon as the USCIS makes a final decision on your EB-1(b) application, we will inform you of the result.

• EB-1(c) (Managers and Executive Transferees)

Zhang & Associates proudly offers the following quality services related to the EB-1(c) petition:

Before beginning your EB-1(c) process, Zhang & Associates experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your and your employer's situation as to the options of your potential immigration petition. You may send us your resume and your employer's information either by email to zhangassociates@yahoo.com or by fax at 212-625-0516. After reviewing your resume, we will provide an honest assessment of your situation to determine if EB-1(c) is appropriate for you. Moreover, we will advise you on what strategy to adopt and whether it is better for you to petition under another category such as Labor Certification.

After you retain us for your EB-1(c) case, we will effectively communicate and work closely with you and your employer throughout the whole procedure. Our experienced attorney(s) will identify and solve the legal-issue(s) in preparing your case to establish the eligibility of your employer as the petitioner and the qualification of you as the beneficiary. Moreover we will review; translate and organize all the necessary application materials to present them in a good order. Our experienced attorney(s) will complete all the EB-1(c) petition forms; draft the petition letter for your employer; submit a complete set of petition materials to the proper USCIS Service Center; and contact the USCIS for the status inquiry of your pending case.

In case the USCIS requests additional evidence on your pending petition, Zhang & Associates experienced attorney(s) will submit the additional documentation required for your case in time. As soon as the USCIS makes a final decision on your EB-1(c) petition, we will inform you of the result accordingly.

• PERM/Labor Certification

PERM stands for “Program Electronic Review Management process”, and it is an entirely new procedure for Labor Certification Application.

PERM takes effect on March 28, 2005. This means that ALL Labor Certifications filed after March 28, 2005 must be filed using the PERM process. From March 28, 2005 on, traditional Labor Certification or RIR processing will NO longer be available for new filings. In brief, the PERM process requires the petitioning employer to conduct a series of recruitment activities to test job market before filing the application. If no qualified and willing applicant (US citizen or Permanent Resident) is found through the recruitment process, the employer can submit the PERM Labor Certification.

The main distinction between PERM and the previous Labor Certification process is that under PERM no supporting documents are submitted at the time of filing. However, the petitioning employer is required to have all supporting documents ready prior filing and should submit to DOL within 30 days if the case is chosen by DOL for auditing. An electronically filed PERM Labor Certification application is expected to be adjudicated in around 45-60 days according to the Department of Labor (DOL).

• Foreign Nurses Immigration

Nurses from other countries are anxious to work in the US because of the great opportunities it provides for them and their families. The green card visa is very attractive to the nurse because their spouse and minor children can legally accompany them under this visa. Additionally, the spouse can legally work in the US as well in his/her own occupation and minor children can legally attend US public schools. After the nurse works in the US for five consecutive years, under certain circumstances, they are eligible to apply for US citizenship. For many of our nurses, they are striving to provide their family with "The American Dream".

Foreign Nurses that have passed the CGFNS exam or are certified as an NCLEX-RN, can qualify to obtain permanent residence, with our assistance, whether they are residing inside or outside the U.S. In addition, we can help foreign nurses find qualified employers to sponsor application for permanent residence.

After you retain us for your nurse petition case, we will

1. help to find a qualified employer to sponsor your application for permanent residence;
2. guide you to collect all the documents and information needed for your nurse petition;
3. organize all the required documentation for your nurse petition;
4. draft the petition letter on your behalf;
5. submit the completed petition materials to the proper BCIS Center via registered mail; and
6. contact the BCIS for the status inquiry of your pending case.

As soon as the BCIS makes a final decision on your nurse immigration application, we will inform you of the results.