North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates – WeGreened®) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing individuals, research institutions, and corporations across all 50 states in employment-based immigration matters, with a focus on I-140 immigrant petitions. We specialize exclusively in talent-based immigration categories and have a long-standing record of success in:
Choosing the Right Immigration Law Firm Matters More Than Ever
In today’s immigration landscape, approval outcomes for NIW, EB-1, and O-1 petitions are increasingly shaped by shifting adjudication standards, heightened scrutiny, and evolving policy interpretations. Under these conditions, the law firm you work with is not simply a service provider. Rather, it becomes a critical strategic partner in assessing risk, framing evidence, and positioning your case effectively.
Many immigration law firms continue to rely on rigid internal policies, standardized support-letter requirements, or fixed drafting templates. While such approaches may simplify internal workflows, they often fail to account for how USCIS officers actually evaluate cases in practice, particularly in borderline, interdisciplinary, or non-traditional profiles.
At North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates), we take a fundamentally different, data-driven approach. Our strategy is informed by analysis of nearly 64,000 approved cases across NIW, EB-1, and O-1 categories, allowing us to identify adjudication patterns, evidentiary gaps, and effective framing strategies as standards evolve.
Rather than fitting cases into pre-set templates, we apply a customized drafting methodology that integrates historical approval data, current adjudication trends, and each client’s unique professional trajectory. This approach enables us to craft petitions that are not only well-written, but strategically aligned with how USCIS evaluates national interest, extraordinary ability, and sustained impact today.
64,000 Approvals: Data-Informed Insight into USCIS Adjudication Trends
With nearly 64,000 approved cases across the EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 categories, our work provides a unique, data-informed perspective on how USCIS evaluates employment-based immigration petitions in practice.
As adjudication standards continue to evolve, historical approval outcomes offer critical insight into how evidentiary thresholds, framing expectations, and discretionary analysis shift over time. By systematically analyzing patterns across thousands of successful cases, we are able to identify emerging trends and anticipate areas of heightened scrutiny.
At North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates), this depth of case data informs not only how petitions are drafted, but how strategies are adjusted in real time. This ensures that each case is positioned in alignment with current USCIS adjudication rather than static assumptions.
Approval or Refund® — Our Confidence, Your Security
Since 2011, we’ve proudly offered our Approval or Refund® service for eligible cases. If your petition is not approved, we refund our attorney fee in full—an offer that reflects our confidence and commitment to your success.
Both Approval or Refund® and Approve or Refund™ are exclusively owned trademarks of North America Immigration Law Group. These marks represent our long-standing dedication to excellence in legal representation and client service.
Approval or Refund® is a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Registration Serial No. 86150599.
The "Anti-Template" Philosophy
We Draft for Today's USCIS, Not Yesterday's
U.S. immigration adjudication is inherently dynamic. Standards, evidentiary expectations, and areas of scrutiny evolve continuously, and arguments that were persuasive months ago may no longer be sufficient under current review practices. Because we file a high volume of employment-based petitions each year, we are able to identify shifts in USCIS adjudication at an early stage. These shifts may include increased scrutiny of specific fields, changes in how national importance is interpreted, or higher expectations for evidentiary specificity.
At North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates), our drafting process begins with an assessment of how cases are being adjudicated today, not how they were approved in the past. Rather than relying on static language or pre-set formats, each petition letter is developed through case-specific legal analysis to ensure that the client’s background is framed in alignment with current adjudication trends.
Why Customization Matters for "National Importance"
One of the most common grounds for NIW denial is a failure to clearly establish national importance. Broad or generalized assertions of importance, without precise linkage to U.S. priorities, are increasingly insufficient. Therefore, effective petitions must go beyond generic descriptions. Each case is framed to connect the client’s specific research, technical expertise, or business activities to concrete national needs, such as artificial intelligence leadership, public health advancement, or supply chain resilience.
Drawing on insights from recent approvals, we construct arguments that reflect how USCIS officers are currently evaluating national impact. These arguments rely on specific and technical examples rather than abstract or conclusory statements.
Tailored Argument Construction
Each case is evaluated as an integrated legal record, not simply as a collection of credentials. A dedicated attorney reviews the client’s publication record, funding history, professional trajectory, and real-world impact to develop a cohesive legal narrative tailored to the case. This from-scratch analytical approach allows us, in appropriate cases, to rely on the strength of the legal argument itself. By grounding the petition in detailed analysis and current adjudication standards, the case is positioned to stand on its own legal merits.
Proven Results in a Heightened Adjudication Climate
In the current immigration adjudication climate, where USCIS scrutiny has increased across employment-based categories, measurable outcomes matter. While many firms reference "high success rates" in general terms, few provide verifiable, case-volume–backed data that allows prospective clients to understand performance in context. At North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates), we take a transparent, data-driven approach to evaluating outcomes. Under our Approval or Refund® service, between January 2012 and December 2025, the firm achieved an overall success rate of 98% across 52,753 cases.
This performance spans multiple employment-based immigrant visa categories:
- EB-2 NIW: 99% approval rate, based on 42,047 approvals
- EB-1A: 91% approval rate, based on 9,218 approvals
- EB-1B: 98% approval rate, based on 1,488 approvals
These results are particularly notable given the increasingly rigorous review standards applied by USCIS during this period, especially for industry-based NIW petitions where national importance and independent impact are closely examined.
Rather than relying on generalized claims, we publish detailed, verifiable approval data to provide clients with a clear understanding of what has been achieved in practice. This commitment to transparency reflects how we approach case strategy more broadly: with evidence, accountability, and a focus on outcomes that withstand heightened adjudication scrutiny.
Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals
| Category | Approval or Refund ® | Approval or Refiling TM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved Sum | Success Rate | Approved Sum | Success Rate | |
| NIW | 42047 | 99% | 5258 | 97% |
| EB1A | 9218 | 91% | 4534 | 86% |
| EB1B | 1488 | 98% | 448 | 93% |
| Total | 52753 | 98% | 10240 | 92% |
Client Testimonials
It was an incredible experience working with Chen lawyers. I got my EB1A approved in 10 days. They were so perfect in their work and and took care of every little detail necessary. Very dependable and very friendly to work with. They were very prompt in answering every of my questions; and trust me they have been very kind to have responded to silliest of my doubts and concerns. I strongly recommend them to all my friends. Needless to mention, I am going to work with them for I-485 as well.
- T. K.
A real pleasure to work with Chen Immigration. I'm very satisfied with the process and, of course, with the result!
It was a persistent, systematic everyday job of their team for several months, tons of e-mails, all replied professionally. No need for a single phone call! No nerves, no hash, no mess, just persistent professional work that resulted in my approval.
Yes they ask for many supporting documents and evidence but the result is a very strong case approved without any RFE. That's extremely important to save time and nerves.
- A. B.
The best thing to happen to me in my GC process was my friend's recommendation of NAILG. They have been impeccable when it comes to keeping their promised time. They have also been giving me appropriate advice at appropriate times and have prepared a 1i140 packet that I could not have done myself in 100 years. I can't thank them enough.
- K. K.
Many thanks to NAmILG/Chen Immigration for the quality and efficiency of their services. They have always replied very fast to any of my requests or questions. They have provided me with very clear answers and guidelines to navigate the I-140 application process. Their preparation of the file and their drafting of letters were thoroughly thought out and meticulous. I consider they have played a key role in the success of my I-140 application.
I would highly recommend Chen Immigration for their professionalism, honesty, and straightforwardness.
- P. A. M.
I worked with this firm for my I-140 EB2-NIW application. They delivered everything as promised. Preparing documents for this application is a cumbersome work but WeGreened makes it really straightforward and simple. All I had to do was to write a research summary and contact my references for recommendation letters. Even for these steps they provided some samples and templates. Their messaging platform is great! Although I never talked to any of the attorneys on the phone, all my questions were responded within less than 24 hours on the messaging platform.
- B. M.
I cannot describe how excited I was when I got to know that my I-140 EB1A application has been approved. This simply could not be true if without the professional help from the North America Immigration Law Group. I don't think that my background conditions were safe for this application. But I knew that their preparation strategy made my case pretty strong. Although the application was long and challenging, it was very nice to work with their team during the whole process period. They impressed me with excellence, professionalism, and highly responsiveness. I do believe that their service is the best one in the immigration business.
Thank you so much for your effort to help me get through the EB1A application. I have recommended and will be happy to continue recommending your professional team to other people who really want to be greened.
- K. J.
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- Flexible and client-centric.
- We build the legal strategy around each client.
- Analyzes credentials and evidence for the safest, most effective approach.
- Zero templates and tailored arguments.
- Each Petition Letter is drafted from scratch.
- Reflects the client’s work and current USCIS trends.
- Officer-specific intelligence.
- Nearly 64,000 approvals give us extensive data.
- Anticipates and proactively addresses officer concerns.
- Transparent and client-protective.
- If a qualifying case is denied, clients get a refund of attorney fees.
- No need for re-filing.
- Included at no extra cost.
- We handle RFEs, NOIDs, NOIRs, and appeals to the AAO when needed.
- We stand behind our clients and our strategies.
- Optimized for efficiency.
- 24-hour response standard
- Over 90% of client inquiries answered within one business day.
- Rigid one-size-fits-all approach
- Forces clients into preset models like multiple recommendation letters or no-letter policies, regardless of needs.
- Uses static templates.
- Fill-in-the-blank forms that appear similar across many petitions.
- Often misses technical nuance.
- Reactive approach.
- Waits for an RFE or denial to understand officer expectations.
- Limited or restrictive.
- Refunds may require denial twice or clients must re-file.
- Often billed separately or not pursued.
- Some firms charge extra fees for RFEs, NOIDs, or appeals.
- Slow or rushed.
- Responses may take several days.
- Filings may be rushed without proper quality control.
