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

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Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding immigration attorney — highly recommended

I worked with Ying Cao Law LLC on my EB-1A extraordinary ability petition, and the experience exceeded my expectations. From the very first consultation, Attorney Chang and the team demonstrated deep expertise in the EB-1A category and a genuine understanding of how to present a complex professional ...background to USCIS. What impressed me most was the strategic thinking of Attorney Cao and Attorney Chang. My case involved an interdisciplinary, niche specialization that is not easy to explain to an immigration officer. They knew exactly how to frame my achievements against the regulatory criteria, organize the evidence clearly, and anticipate the concerns a reviewing officer might raise. Communication was prompt, professional, and always thorough. Attorney Chang responded to my questions carefully, explained every step of the process, and never made me feel rushed. This attention to detail and responsiveness gave me real confidence throughout a stressful process. If you are considering an EB-1A or other employment-based petition, I highly recommend Ying Cao Law LLC and Attorney Chang. Especially in the current climate of heightened scrutiny and stricter adjudication, it is essential to work with an experienced, professional team like Ying Cao Law LLC. Professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to their clients.

Posted by Yun | June 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

Lawyer Cao and Lawyer Chang helped my case. Throughout the whole process they are very easy to work with and are very detail oriented and respond everything quickly. i would highly recommend the law firm!

Posted by Chuo | April 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney

A Law Firm you can truly rely on

I’m truly grateful for the team at Ying Cao Law LLC. My case was not the strongest, but they handled everything with great patience, professionalism, and care. Throughout the preparation process, they managed every step and every deadline very well, making sure all materials were submitted on time. ...I really appreciate the effort and dedication they put into my case. Highly recommended!

Posted by Hua | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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 Anna | February 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Lawyer

Ying Cao's firm helped me with my visa and EB1A application. She is a really professional and high standard lawyer with an amazing team.

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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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