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🏵️曾琦律师入选2026 Super Lawyers🎉
We are proud to announce that attorney Qi Zeng has been selected to the 2026 New York Metro Rising Stars list in the field of immigration and real etstate law.
ZENG QI
Aug 41 min read


How to Follow Up If You Haven't Received Your USCIS Receipt Notice After Filing?
Some applicants run into this situation: their case was filed quite some time ago, but they still haven't received a Receipt Notice. They submit an e-request to USCIS and are told that the agency will respond within 30 days. However, in practice, the request may go unanswered. In this situation, in addition to waiting for USCIS to respond, you can also try contacting USCIS Lockbox Support and provide the following information: The type of form submitted The filing date and ma
ZENG QI
2 days ago1 min read


✅ What Is a Joint Sponsor Actually Responsible For?
Many people think being a Joint Sponsor simply means signing a form and showing that your income is sufficient, without taking on any real responsibility. In reality, once you sign Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), you take on a legally enforceable financial sponsorship obligation. 1. You may be required to provide financial support to the immigrant If the immigrant's income falls below the applicable legal threshold, the Joint Sponsor may be obligated to provide financial s
ZENG QI
3 days ago2 min read


🤔 What Should You Do If You Can't Find Your USCIS Online Account?
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ZENG QI
6 days ago1 min read


Applying for a Green Card on Your Own? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes! ⚠️
Over the past two years, DIY immigration software has become increasingly popular. Many applicants now prepare their own Green Card applications using these platforms and rely on the software to complete their immigration forms. Attorney Xiao Zeng has reviewed more than 50 cases prepared using DIY immigration software. Many applicants had already spent considerable time completing their applications but still wanted an attorney to review everything before filing. They came to
ZENG QI
Oct 294 min read


❌ 5 Common Reasons Why U.S. Immigration Applications Get Denied
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ZENG QI
Oct 291 min read


Employment-Based Green Card Applicants: 5 Essential I-485 Interview Tips ⚠️
Attorney Xiao Zeng frequently accompanies clients to employment-based Green Card interviews with USCIS. Based on recent interview experiences, here are five important tips that may help you avoid unnecessary complications at a critical stage. For employment-based Green Cards, remember that although your company’s attorney may prepare and file your I-485, the company’s attorney represents the employer, not necessarily your individual interests. Their responsibilities may not i
ZENG QI
Oct 283 min read


⚠️ These 2 Employment-Based Green Card Categories Are More Likely to Require an I-485 Interview
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ZENG QI
Oct 281 min read


😨 Why Can Downgrading from EB-2 to EB-3 Cause Your I-485 to Get Stuck in Limbo?
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ZENG QI
Oct 271 min read


✅ U.S. Citizenship Test: Questions 81–128 of the 128 Civics Questions
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ZENG QI
Oct 241 min read


✅ U.S. Citizenship Test: Questions 41–80 of the 128 Civics Questions
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ZENG QI
Oct 231 min read


✅ U.S. Citizenship Test: Questions 1–40 of the 128 Civics Questions
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ZENG QI
Oct 231 min read


How Long Does It Take to Get Your Green Card After the Interview? ❓
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ZENG QI
Oct 201 min read


Does Filing an I-485 as a Derivative Applicant Increase Your Chances of Being Interviewed? ❓
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ZENG QI
Oct 191 min read


Do I Need to Mail Original Documents to USCIS? ❓
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ZENG QI
Oct 161 min read


How to Expedite a Stalled Immigration Case? ❓
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ZENG QI
Oct 151 min read


USCIS Is Checking LinkedIn for Unauthorized Employment? OPT RFE Approved in Just 3 Days! 🚨
Since last year, some applicants have reported that when applying for OPT or H-1B, USCIS has scrutinized their LinkedIn work history, including whether they worked for companies in their home country or helped friends’ businesses while studying on an F-1 visa, or whether certain employment during OPT had been reported to USCIS. We recently handled an OPT application in which USCIS flagged multiple work experiences listed on the applicant’s LinkedIn profile as potentially unau
ZENG QI
Oct 152 min read


🚨 Breaking News‼️ PERM Processing Suspended for 8 Tech Companies, Including Microsoft‼️
Breaking News! PERM Processing Suspended for 8 Tech Companies, Including MicrosoftHarvard, MIT, and 7 Other Universities Face J-1 Visa Investigations! On October 8, U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced two major actions involving foreign workers and international scholars during a White House press briefing. Key Point 1: PERM labor certification applications involving eight major technology companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, will be suspended. According to Reuters, t
ZENG QI
Oct 84 min read


OPT Could Cost $70,000? A Major Change for International Students After Graduation! 🚨
International students have probably seen this news everywhere today: OPT could cost $70,000 for the initial application, with another $30,000 for each subsequent OPT request. Here’s the bottom line: The news is real, but don’t panic just yet. This is currently only a proposed rule and has not taken effect. On October 7, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a proposed rule called “Optional Practical Training Fees.” The proposal states that schools would be requi
ZENG QI
Oct 72 min read


Complete Guide to RIU Santa Fe in Los Cabos, Mexico 🌴
For this trip to Los Cabos, I stayed at RIU Santa Fe. When I booked it, the price was around $250 per night, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and unlimited drinks. The resort is basically like a little vacation village of its own, so it’s a great choice if your plan is to stay by the beach and relax at the hotel. The hotel is relatively secluded, and most of the entertainment is inside the resort. If you want to take an Uber to downtown, it’s about a 10-minute ride and aro
ZENG QI
Oct 63 min read
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