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Journalist Cited in Reports to Congress Overcomes an EB-1A RFE

Arts & Entertainment | 9 months ago

EB-1A Visa
From China
RFE
EB-1AVisa

Case Summary.

Patrick Duckett helped a Chinese journalist overcome a "kitchen sink" Request for Evidence that challenged every criterion of the EB1A petition. He completely redrafted the sparse original filing into a comprehensive response anchored by six recommendation letters and reporting that had been cited in official annual reports to the U.S. Congress, securing approval on a tight deadline.

Lead Attorney.

Patrick Duckett

Patrick Duckett

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Patrick is a U.S. immigration attorney with nearly a decade of experience handling employment- and investment-based cases. He is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. He focuses on EB-2 National Interest Waivers, EB-1 petitions, O-1 visas, and EB-5 investor matters, representing entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and innovators worldwide. Patrick is known for building persuasive, story-driven petitions that connect clients’ achievements to lasting impact in the U.S.

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