Mr. H's EB-1A petition had already been approved when he attended his immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou. Many clients assume USCIS approval is the finish line, but the consular interview is the critical last step.

The interview preparation was unfamiliar and detailed — from reviewing documents to rehearsing the process — since Mr. H had never gone through an immigrant visa interview before, and any overlooked detail could have delayed things.

After the EB-1A approval, we stayed in touch, answered his questions, and coached him on interview preparation, including details like activating his account information ahead of time, so he felt fully prepared.

The interview was approved on the first attempt. The consular officer indicated the visa would be issued within 2–3 weeks, with entry to the U.S. expected around September–October. Right after the interview, we provided him with our U.S. immigration entry guide to help him make a smooth landing.