About Us!

In November 2013, I arrived in the United States from India, driven by the promise of a more promising future. This new beginning surpassed my initial aspirations, fueled by boundless energy, passion, and the determination to pursue greater ambitions in life. It marked the commencement of something extraordinary, an endeavor unbounded by anything but my own imagination to realize those dreams.

It took several months for me to grasp the complexities of the U.S. immigration process. What initially seemed like a challenging task—bringing my ideas to market and finding customer fit—paled in comparison to navigating the requirements for my immigration status, which would enable me to freely pursue my entrepreneurial ambitions.

A couple of years passed before I realized time was slipping away quickly, leaving me anxious to achieve something meaningful and fully realize my American dream. Upon seeking advice, nearly everyone echoed similar sentiments: either persuade my employer to initiate the lengthy PERM and I-140 process, anticipating a wait of up to 20 years, or temporarily relocate abroad to qualify for an EB1-C visa upon return. These discussions generally concluded with advice to accept the status quo and be content with my current situation. I was repeatedly told that finding a faster legal path to a green card was impossible.

Reflecting on these conversations, I recognized that many people, including myself, lacked a deep understanding of U.S. immigration intricacies. Their advice was shaped by collective wisdom rather than comprehensive knowledge. I couldn't fault them, as I had once been similarly uninformed.

What sets me apart is my reaction to words like "impossible," "no-way," and "forget about it"—they ignite a determination in me to tackle challenges head-on. When faced with skepticism about alternative paths to a green card, I turned to immigration attorneys, persisting until one acknowledged a slim possibility. A brief call clarified the EB1-A Extraordinary Ability pathway, leaving me with mixed emotions. I felt a surge of happiness knowing there was a potential route forward, yet sadness crept in as I doubted whether I possessed the necessary evidence to proceed.

I selected three out of the ten criteria required to file the I-140 under the EB1-A category: high salary, scholarly publications, and a leadership/critical role.

In 2015, I began strategizing on how to achieve publication and attain a higher salary level, leveraging my existing leadership experience and critical roles in past projects. It took me nearly two years of focused effort to reach these goals and finally prepare my I-140 application. However, my decision to opt for premium processing and not thoroughly review the entire application myself proved to be mistakes. By the conclusion of 2016, with assistance from my attorney, I successfully submitted the case.

Since I had opted for premium processing, I received a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) from USCIS within a few weeks, requesting additional evidence to support my application. My attorney advised withdrawing the application and resubmitting, but I felt it wasn't logical. Instead, I urged my attorney to submit more evidence, although I understood that once a NOID is issued, the chances of a favorable outcome diminish. I believed in giving the process every opportunity for thorough review by the immigration officer.

During this period, I awaited news anxiously, hoping for a positive decision, but eventually received the heartbreaking news of denial. I then analyzed what might have gone wrong until the official denial letter arrived.

At that moment, my mind was consumed with thoughts of the thousands of dollars I had invested in legal fees and how that money could have been used to pay off my car loan or contribute to a down payment on a house.

It took me six months to overcome what felt like a setback and regain my determination. I printed out my entire application and approached it from the perspective of an immigration officer, keeping in mind their default inclination to deny unless convinced of extraordinary ability. Within ten minutes, I realized I would have denied my own application—it was poorly written and lacked the persuasive presentation needed to demonstrate extraordinary ability. While my attorney had adeptly covered the legal aspects, the overall presentation failed to convey the exceptional nature required.

Realizing the issue lay primarily in presentation rather than missing or inadequate evidence, I faced a decision. Instead of returning to my attorney with suggestions, I chose to rewrite the entire application myself.

My strategy was to captivate the immigration officer within the first 15 pages of my application. I began with a straightforward message, stating that I had personally rewritten the application while retaining the legal framework from the previous version prepared by my attorney. Reviewing multiple drafts, I completed the revision in about a month and promptly submitted it to USCIS. This time, I opted not to use premium processing, differing from my previous approach.

About six months after submission, I received a call from my wife while at the office. She informed me about a letter from USCIS, but I had no clue it was regarding the approval of my I-140 application under EB-1A until she sent me a picture of the approval notice. It was a moment akin to being struck by lightning; I was momentarily unable to grasp the reality of the outcome. My mind raced in every direction, overwhelmed with the realization that anything seemed possible from that point onward.

Since that day in May 2018, I have been urging people to embark on this journey and liberate themselves from the agony and uncertainty of immigration challenges.

I am launching this platform to assist people with the non-legal aspects of the EB1-A journey. Please note that I am not an attorney, and my advice should not be considered legal counsel.

Thanks for your time reading through my journey!