Ying Cao

Ying Cao

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Millburn, NJ
Practice Areas: Immigration, Corporate & Incorporation, Real Estate

27 Bleeker St., Room 202, Millburn, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ying Cao Law LLC

27 Bleeker St., Room 202, Millburn, NJ, 07041

Ying Cao Law LLC

30 Wall Street, 8th FL, New York, NY, 10005

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Ying Cao's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hua | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, Detail-Oriented, and Thorough Assistance with My I-485

I cannot recommend Ying Cao highly enough. I retained the firm for my I-485 application, and their service was exceptional from start to finish. The team is incredibly detail-oriented, frequently catching minor errors that I would have otherwise overlooked. What stood out most was their expertise... during complex situations. On two specific occasions, they provided direct legal guidance that corrected misleading information I had found using common AI tools. Their intervention was crucial, saving me from potential complications. If you want peace of mind and true legal expertise, hire this firm.

Posted by Fei | December 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extraordinary Service

Helen, Shine, and Ying are so responsive and professional. They are very detailed oriented and have spent time with me even on the small things to improve my case. They really care about each of their client and understand the process so well. Highly recommend their team!

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

H-1B amendment

I've had the pleasure of working with Ms. Cao on a complex H-1B amendment case, navigating challenging personal circumstances. Her prompt, professional, and compassionate approach was instrumental in the case's success. I highly recommend Ms. Cao for her exceptional expertise and dedication.

Posted by Jackson | June 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

They care about your case more than you do – Highly Recommended!

I've had the privilege of working with Ms. Cao and her exceptional team over the past two years during a very stressful and uncertain time in my career. I faced a challenging situation at work that required both legal insight and strategic planning. From the beginning, they took the time to understan...d my situation and developed a thoughtful, strategic approach that helped me navigate it smoothly. Thanks to their guidance, I was able to take the necessary actions and ensured that I received the benefits I was entitled to. I successfully secured my PERM, I-140, and H1-B lottery during the challenging situation. Later, Ms. Cao's team also assisted me in transitioning my visa status from H1-B to B2. Usually, the transition should be easily approve. However, in 2025, the situation changes, affected by the political environment. After five months of submitting the transition, I received an RFE. The team proactively pushing me to collect the necessary documents in order to reply to the RFE on time. Obviously, they care about their client's case so much! They reply the RFE with great care and efficiency and I successfully made the transition from H1-B to B2 under such uncertain environment. Besides Ms. Cao, I would like to give special thanks to Charlie for his expertise and experience, and Jacqueline, Sofia, and Shine for their whole hearted involvement in my cases. I highly recommend the team to anyone in need of employment and/or immigration legal support.

Posted by Xianping | February 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great immigration lawyer

I have worked with Attorney Cao for all my immigration cases, from H1B, H1B extension, perm-based green card application to marriage-based green card application (from 2018 to 2025). Her team is always professional and responsive. You always know you are in good hands when you work with her team! I ...highly recommend her team if you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable immigration lawyer!

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Principal, Ying Cao Law LLC

2012 - 2014

Associate, Goodwin Procter LLP

2010 - 2012

Associate, Pryor Cashman LLP

2006 - 2009

Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-2/EB-3 case application

cases approved

H1B initial petitions, transfers, amendments, appeals

cases approved

EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C Cases approved

cases approved

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Client has Settled with Sprint After Success on the Motion to Dismiss

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Education

2006

Rutgers Law School-Newark

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Michigan

MS - Master of Science

1993

Beijing Foreign Studies University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Corporate Practice/I-9 CLE (101) How to prepare an H-1B and assess case viability

Publications

Languages

English

Mandarin

Cantonese

Japanese

Russian

Activity

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