Empathetic guidance, expert insight, and a pioneering approach to immigration consulting.
At Global River Consulting, we help individuals navigate the EB1-A and National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition process with greater clarity and confidence.
Through focused consultations, comprehensive guidance, individualized profile assessments, and pre-attorney preparation, we help professionals better understand USCIS requirements, evaluate their accomplishments, organize supporting evidence, and identify areas for further development.
Each service is educational and tailored to the client, helping them prepare for informed next steps and more productive conversations with a qualified immigration attorney
Consulting Services
Global River Consulting offers personalized support that blends deep expertise, practical strategy, and human-centered guidance. We help you move forward with confidence in a system that often feels overwhelming.
The services provided are not legal services and consultants are not attorneys. Please consult an immigration attorney for legal advice or representation.
***Please note we are currently only working with individuals who have NOT retained an attorney***
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Focused Consultation — $150 for 15 Minutes
Get clear, targeted guidance when you need answers to a small number of specific questions about the EB1-A or NIW petitions.
During a private 15-minute video consultation, we answer focused questions about USCIS processes, evidence requirements, your professional profile, and EB-1A or NIW petitions.
Best for individuals who have one or two specific questions and need concise guidance.
Comprehensive Consultation — $300 for 30 Minutes / $600 for 60 Minutes
Explore your questions in greater depth with a more comprehensive discussion tailored to your professional background, evidence, and petition goals.
During a private 30- or 60-minute video consultation, we address your questions about USCIS processes, evidence requirements, your professional profile, and EB1-A or NIW petitions.
Select the appointment length that best matches the scope of your questions.
Best for individuals seeking a broader understanding of petition strategy and evidentiary requirements.
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Receive a structured, individualized review to better understand how your accomplishments may align with EB1-A criteria and where additional development may be beneficial.
EB1-A Profile Assessment — $750
After reviewing your completed profile assessment, we provide written feedback regarding the strengths of your profile and areas that may require further development.
Add a 30-minute consultation to discuss the assessment and ask follow-up questions.
Best for individuals who want a structured evaluation of their potential EB1-A profile.
Complete the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of the page for scheduling.
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Gain clarity before speaking with an immigration attorney. We review and help organize your evidence, identify potential gaps, explain how USCIS may evaluate the evidence, and strengthen their presentation for an EB1-A or NIW petition.
Pre-Attorney Meeting Preparation-$600 per hour (The final fee depends on the volume and complexity of the evidence reviewed).
We review your supporting evidence and provide written feedback on its strengths, gaps, and organization.
Add a 30- or 60-minute consultation to discuss the feedback and ask follow-up questions.
Best for individuals who want to organize and strengthen their materials before consulting an immigration attorney.
Complete the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of the page for scheduling.
Guiding your immigration journey with clarity, strategy, and confidence.
April Padilla is a career immigration expert with over 28 years of experience in different roles at USCIS. She provides personalized immigration consulting, with a focus on EB1-A and NIW petitions.
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