Success Highlight: H-1B and Schedule A I-140 Petition Approved for Physical Therapist from China Serving Multiple Clinic Locations

On July 9, 2019, our firm secured approval of a Schedule A, Group I immigrant petition (EB-2 category) for a physical therapist from China employed across multiple outpatient clinics operated by a regional rehabilitation and therapy chain. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved the petition without RFE after a thorough evidentiary showing, enabling our client to continue building his long-term career in the United States.

Comprehensive Representation: From H-1B to Permanent Residency

Our client first retained LPY Law Group to obtain his H-1B work visa, a critical step that allowed him to begin practicing as a licensed physical therapist in the U.S. healthcare system. Because he provided patient care at multiple affiliated clinic locations, our attorneys worked closely with the employer to ensure full regulatory compliance, including:

• Verification of all practice sites
• Documentation of supervision and reporting structures
• Detailed itineraries and worksite-related requirements
• Proper wage and Labor Condition Application (LCA) filings for each location
  
  

Following the successful approval of the H-1B petition, our team continued to guide both the client and his employer through ongoing updates, compliance requirements, and preparation for the transition to permanent residency.

Schedule A Green Card Strategy for Multi-Location Employers

Physical therapists are classified as a Schedule A shortage occupation, allowing the employer to sponsor the beneficiary without undergoing the standard PERM Labor Certification process. Given the multi-location nature of the position, our firm developed a detailed strategy tailored to the employer’s operational structure and workforce needs.

Our attorneys prepared a complete Schedule A filing package, including:

• Prevailing Wage Determination and ETA Form 9089
• Proof of the client’s U.S. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and state licensure
• Documentation of job duties, expectations, and staffing across all treatment sites
• Employer financial documentation demonstrating ability to pay
• Notice of filing and posting compliance for a multi-location organization
• All required supporting documents for both the employer and beneficiary
  
  

USCIS approved the Schedule A petition, recognizing both the beneficiary’s strong credentials and the employer’s continued need for a qualified physical therapist across its clinics. The approval paves the way for her lawful permanent residency while ensuring the employer can maintain high-quality rehabilitative care for its patients.

Our Full-Service Approach

By representing the client from H-1B sponsorship through green card approval, our firm built a coordinated evidentiary record and maintained an ongoing, efficient relationship with the employer’s HR and clinical management teams. This full-service continuity ensured consistency across filings and helped streamline the entire immigration process for both the beneficiary and the employer.

We are proud to have supported this healthcare provider in addressing critical staffing shortages and to have helped our client advance his professional and immigration goals in the United States.

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