Question 1

Are you a law firm?

Accepted Answer

No. GloryAbroad is an academic coaching organization, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice. For legal counsel, please consult a licensed U.S. immigration attorney.

Question 2

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

We serve primarily Chinese-American PhD and postdoctoral researchers, delivering services remotely via WeChat, email, and video calls.

Question 3

How are you different from an immigration attorney?

Accepted Answer

Attorneys provide legal advice and I-140 petition preparation. We provide materials coaching, independent recommender matching, and peer-review assistance. They can be combined. See /en/blog/materials-coaching-vs-immigration-attorney. You or your attorney file.

Question 4

What does the USCIS May 21, 2026 I-485 memo mean?

Accepted Answer

USCIS PM-602-0199 emphasizes that adjustment of status is discretionary relief rather than an automatic entitlement. It does not eliminate I-485 for NIW or EB1A applicants, but applicants should prepare clean status history, I-94 records, work authorization history, travel records, and positive equities. For legal advice, consult a licensed U.S. immigration attorney.

Question 5

Can EB-2 China applicants file I-485 in June 2026?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the priority date. The June 2026 Visa Bulletin lists EB-2 China at September 1, 2021 for Final Action Dates and January 1, 2022 for Dates for Filing. USCIS uses Final Action Dates for employment-based adjustment filings that month, so applicants generally cannot rely on the later Dates for Filing chart.

Question 6

Should I use Chart A or Chart B for adjustment filing?

Accepted Answer

Check both the Department of State Visa Bulletin and the USCIS Adjustment of Status Filing Charts page for the month. USCIS decides whether employment-based applicants may use Final Action Dates or Dates for Filing. June 2026 uses Final Action Dates.

Question 7

Can I submit Form I-693 after USCIS sends an RFE?

Accepted Answer

Do not rely on the older RFE strategy. USCIS now requires applicants who must submit Form I-693 or a partial I-693 to include it with Form I-485, otherwise the I-485 may be rejected.

Question 8

Do you write the recommendation letters?

Accepted Answer

We provide reference drafts for recommenders, but each letter is independently reviewed, edited, and signed by the recommender, fully reflecting their own professional judgment.

Question 9

What are the recommenders' backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

Our recommender network includes active assistant professors, associate professors, and professors at North American universities, covering CS, EE, biology, medicine, materials science, and more.

Question 10

How long does delivery take?

Accepted Answer

Typically 14-21 days for the final signed PDF. Rush processing may be available for an additional fee.

Question 11

Can you help me fill out Form I-140?

Accepted Answer

No. Form I-140 is a legal immigration document — completing and explaining it requires a licensed attorney. We only provide non-legal materials coaching.

Question 12

Can you guarantee my application will be approved?

Accepted Answer

No. We make no guarantees about application outcomes. USCIS adjudication is entirely independent.

Question 13

What is a "reference draft for learning"?

Accepted Answer

It's an example draft we provide to help you understand how to present your research contributions. You use it as a learning reference and create your own final materials that authentically reflect your experience.

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About Us

Recent Policy and Visa Bulletin

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Materials Coaching