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Although concurrent filing of the I-140 and the adjustment of status
is very beneficial to most of our clients, there are numerous issues
and complexities that remain unresolved. Moreover, this new rule
combines different applications and immigration laws that further
complicate matters. Such unresolved issues include whether the USCIS
will adjudicate the I-140 first or both together and whether or
not the annual immigrant visa quota will be filled. There are also
questions of how the USCIS will apply the 180-day rule for I-485 applications
based on labor certification or the outstanding researcher petition.
These are just some of the possible problems and questions that
could arise with this ever-changing rule. As a result, we keep abreast
of new developments and changes in immigration law and policy so
that we can guide our clients through any future policy changes
and inform our clients of how to best use this policy for their
benefit and to avoid future problems.
Concurrent Filing
For applicants who would like to file both their I-140 and I-485
at the same time, we offer the following services:
1) review your situation and identify any legal issues that may
be important in your case;
2) work with you in discussion of the issues and provide the proper
solution or legal opinion;
3) collect all the information and documents required for your I-140
and I-1485 applications;
4) fill out all the forms and prepares the supporting documentation
for you;
5) submit your application to the USCIS and make status inquiries
on your pending case when necessary;
6) timely respond to the USCIS request for additional evidence in
your case and inform you of the status of your pending case at each
stage, such as the fingerprint notification and the interview notice;
and
7) keep you updated on new developments and changes to the immigration
laws and provide advice on how to best handle these changes.
We advise most of our clients to take advantage of this new USCIS
rule. However, there are inherent legal issues that you must be
aware of. For example, some of our clients may become out of status
if their I-140 application is subsequently denied. You can alleviate
this risk by choosing a reputable law firm experienced in filing
I-140 petitions. Our firm has filed well over eight hundred I-140
petitions in EB-1 and EB-2 NIW, with an approval rate for NIW petitions
at 93%+ and for EB-1A&B petitions at 98%+.
Filing I-485 only
For clients with an I-140 application already pending with the USCIS
and would like file their adjustment of status at this time, Z&A
offers the following professional services to help you obtain the
Green Card as quickly as possible:
1) review your situation and identify any legal issues that may
be important in your case;
2) work with you in discussion of the issues and provide the proper
solution or legal opinion;
3) collect all the information and documents required for your application;
4) fill out all the forms and prepares the supporting documentation
for you;
5) apply for Work Permit and Advance
Parole and advise of the potential benefits and consequences
of their use;
6) submit your application to the USCIS and make status inquiry on
your pending case when necessary;
7) timely respond to the USCIS request for additional evidence in
your case and inform you of the status of your pending case at each
stage, such as the fingerprint notification and the interview notice;
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8) keep you updated on new developments and changes to the immigration
laws and provide advice on how to best handle these changes
Consulting services
For clients that we do not represent in their I-485 filing and
simply require a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney,
Z&A will provide professional guidance for your unique situation
by:
1) evaluating your situation and potential problems in the future;
2) helping you to prepare the required documents;
3) discussing with you on any issues that may be important in your
case; and
4) answering any further questions or concerns you may have for
your particular case.
We provide three kinds of consulting services: 1) Silver Key
Service: For questions which are basic and straightforward and
do not involve complicated facts. 2) Gold Key Service: For
questions which are complex and involve complicated facts. 3)
Platinum Key Service: For questions involve complicated facts
that require extensive research and document review, all questions
concerning a specific issue will be advised.
After the consultation, if you decide to retain us for your services,
our office will offset the consultation fee against the final payment
towards the specific matter initially discussed.
For more information on Concurrent Filing of I-140 and I-485,
please click one of the following topics:
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Z&A's memo
Age-Out: The Interplay of Concurrent
Filing and "Child Status Protection Act"
Frequently Asked Questions about I-40 and I-485
Services that We Provide
Attorney's Fees
Articles & News on I-140 and I-485
Memo: Be Aware of Abandonment of COS and AOS Applications
The Impact of I-140/I-485 Filing on F-1 Students
The Issues Related to I-140/I-485 Filing for H-1B Holders
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