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For VIP / SVIP, a dedicated team follows the case from assessment to closing: the lead writer sets direction, a dedicated writer drafts one-on-one, and partner counsel reviews. The agency workspace is used to organize case information and materials; petition documents and evidence still require human review. Agency product capabilities and fees are described separately in the ImmiClaw agency edition introduction.
VIP / SVIP ·
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Details per the service agreement. Details per the service agreement.
- 1Free assessmentDay 1
- 2Plan & signWeek 1
- 3Document checklistWeek 2
- 4Document preparationWeeks 3 to 7
- 5TranslationWeeks 8 to 11
- 6Law firm reviewWeek 12
- 7FilingWeek 13
- 8Adjudication and approvalSubject to USCIS
Free assessment Day 1
- What to do
- Review your background and strength of evidence item by item against the ten USCIS criteria, determine whether you meet the conditions to begin, and provide direction recommendations for EB-1A / NIW.
- Who is responsible
- ImmiClaw produces a preliminary report; the immigration planner reviews it and gives the conclusion
- What you need to do
- Fill out an assessment form, or send your résumé to the planner.
- How updates are shared
- After submission you can view the preliminary report; after the planner reviews it, they will schedule a call with you within 1 to 2 business days.
Plan & sign Week 1
- What to do
- Determine the application category, the main argument line and the evidence combination, and issue the plan; sign the contract only after the assessment is approved.
- Who is responsible
- Immigration planner + lead writer
- What you need to do
- Confirm the plan and sign the service contract.
- How updates are shared
- The plan is given to you in writing; the contract specifies payment milestones and refund terms if not approved.
Document checklist Week 2
- What to do
- Produce a checklist based on your actual evidence: what each type of evidence requires, how to obtain it, and who prepares it.
- Who is responsible
- Dedicated writer
- What you need to do
- Collect the basic materials according to the checklist: papers, certificates, contracts, list of recommenders, etc.
- How updates are shared
- Each item in the checklist has a status: received / pending / not needed.
Document preparation Weeks 3 to 7
- What to do
- Organize the evidence, build the argument framework, write recommendation letters, personal statement and argument letter, and cross-check item by item.
- Who is responsible
- The lead writer sets the direction; the dedicated writer writes one-on-one
- What you need to do
- Confirm the content of the recommendation letters and supplement the detailed questions raised by the writer.
- How updates are shared
- Progress is shared at each milestone; each document is given to you for confirmation before finalization.
Current material progressOverview
- Recommendation letters5 / 7 finalized
- Personal statementSecond draft, awaiting your confirmation
- Evidence indexIn progress, 42 items
- Argument letterPending review by the law firm
Translation Weeks 8 to 11, 2 to 4 weeks depending on material volume
- What to do
- All Chinese evidence, recommendation letters, statements and certificates are translated into English, with a translator qualification statement attached; after translation, names, organizations, numbers and terminology are checked for consistency.
- Who is responsible
- Dedicated writer + partner translators
- What you need to do
- Confirm the English spelling of names, organizations and job titles.
- How updates are shared
- The translation and the original will be sent to you side by side for confirmation.
Law firm review Week 12
- What to do
- As required by the case, the partner law firm reviews the legal points and consistency of the materials; specific attorney documents are governed by the service contract.
- Who is responsible
- Partner law firm + lead writer
- What you need to do
- Sign the application forms.
- How updates are shared
- Review comments and revisions will be communicated to you together.
Filing Week 13
- What to do
- Assemble the submission package (application forms, argument letter, evidence index and all evidence) and submit to USCIS; optional expedited processing.
- Who is responsible
- Dedicated writer + partner law firm
- What you need to do
- Pay the government filing fees; once the receipt number is received, you can check progress at any time.
- How updates are shared
- The receipt number will be shared with you; check it directly via "Case Status" on the website.
Adjudication and approval Subject to USCIS
- What to do
- Track the adjudication; if a request for evidence is issued, respond item by item. Processing times are subject to the processing times published by USCIS.
- Who is responsible
- Dedicated writer + partner law firm
- What you need to do
- If a request for evidence occurs, supplement materials per the team checklist.
- How updates are shared
- Status changes are notified immediately; after approval, proceed to the visa bulletin / I-485 stage and continue follow-up; for post-arrival matters, seeNew immigrant landing guide。
If the case is ultimately not approved, the VIP balance is waived and the SVIP service fee is refunded in full, per the service contract.
Petition package and exhibitsApproximately 300 to 600 pages
- Recommendation letters5 to 8 letters
- Papers and citation reportsJournals + citation analysis
- Peer review / judging recordsInvitations + proof of completion
- Award certificates and selection descriptionsNational level / International level
- Media coverageOriginal text + media credentials
- Association certification and membership criteriaMembership
- Salary evidence and industry comparisonContract + data
- Patent / evidence of application of resultsAdoption and citation
- Personal statement and argument letterOverall argument
USCIS ten criteriaA single major, internationally recognized award or three criteria; overall review still required
- Awards
- Membership
- Media coverage
- Review
- Original contributions
- Academic articles
- Exhibitions
- Leadership / key roles
- High salary
- Commercial success
Select an item of evidence to view its description.
Copy lead sets the directionDedicated drafting and argumentationReview by partner law firm
NIW: receipts for beneficiaries born in China
2119cases
April–June 2026, ranked first by beneficiary country of birth
EB-1A: receipts for beneficiaries born in China
1465cases
April–June 2026, ranked second by beneficiary country of birth
