A clean, six-step workflow.
No guesswork.
Every engagement follows the same structure: confirm the fit, set the scope in writing, coordinate with your attorney, build the evidence, draft the arguments, and follow through past filing.
Consultation
A 25–35 minute initial call to understand your field, the shape of your achievements so far, and your target timeline. We discuss whether EB-1A is the right category now, whether another path might be preferable, and what scope of work would make sense. There is no charge for this first call.
Engagement agreement
We send a written scope of work describing deliverables, fees, and timelines. Work begins once the agreement is countersigned and the retainer payment is processed.
Attorney intake call
We schedule a three-way intake call with your immigration attorney to align on criteria, argument strategy, and their preferred filing style, brief format, and exhibit organization. Please have your most recent resume ready for discussion.
Evidence mapping
We work through your materials systematically: every publication, every role, every award, every judge position, every membership. Each item is matched to a criterion with a documented list of the supporting materials it will require. Outputs: a full exhibit index and a gaps list.
Drafting and letters
Per-criterion argument sections and the final merits narrative are drafted, reviewed with you, and circulated to your attorney. At the same time, independent experts for recommendation letters are identified, outlines are prepared, and drafts are coordinated through to signature.
Filing and follow-through
Your attorney reviews, finalizes, and files Form I-140. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, we help assemble the response package in line with the officer's specific concerns. RFE response support is included in all full retainers.
Typical duration from engagement to filing
8–14 weeks
When a record is already substantial, the time is spent on drafting, letters, attorney revisions, and final exhibit organization.
3–9+ months
When we are also building new evidence — publications, peer review, invited memberships, talks — the timeline is set by the slowest item.