Scott Legal, P.C. is Moving on Up to 2 Park Avenue!
We are Moving on Up to Midtown! Effective January 1, 2018, Scott Legal, P.C.'s headquarters will be in midtown Manhattan. Our new address is [...]
Trump Administration Issues New Rules on Visa Waiver Program
On December 15, 2017, the Trump administration announced stricter screening and security measures at airports in Britain, Japan, and the 36 other countries participating [...]
USCIS Issues New Guideline Definitions for “Economist” Category for TN Visa
On November 20, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum reclassifying the profession of Economist for TN [...]
E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada
Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada. The E-2 visas were approved for two Investor applicants [...]
DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Nicaragua
On December 14, 2017, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security announced that it would be ending its designation of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Switzerland
Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Switzerland. The applicant is an Executive for a travel app company. [...]
E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto
Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was a foreign national from Canada. The Visa [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approved at U.S. Consulate in Paris
Scott Legal just had an E-2 employee visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The applicant was a manager for an upscale French [...]
USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) under the Trump Administration may implement new guidelines terminating a 2015 Rule that extended eligibility for employment authorization [...]
U.S. Embassy in Ankara Resumes Limited Visa Processing Services in Turkey
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey announced that it is resuming limited visa processing services of nonimmigrant visas at U.S. Consular posts in Turkey. [...]
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of International Entrepreneur Rule
The International Entrepreneur Rule, which was supposed to go into effect July 17, 2017, but was delayed until March 14, 2018, is now in [...]
What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States
What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States Applying for a visa to [...]
USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions
USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions On October 23, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced [...]
Recent Trends In Adjudication of H-1B Petitions Reveal Increased Scrutiny by USCIS
Recent Trends In Adjudication of H-1B Petitions Reveal Increased Scrutiny by USCIS Many studious readers of Scott Legal’s blog are familiar with the recent [...]
Department of Defense Announces Policy Changes to MAVNI Military Requirement Program
Department of Defense Announces Policy Changes to MAVNI Military Requirement Program On October 13, 2017, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) released several memoranda that [...]
B-1 Approval for E-2 Applicant
Scott Legal just had a B-1 approval in Germany for an applicant that was coming to the U.S. to investigate E-2 visa opportunities. Many [...]
L-1 Visa renewal approved at U.S. Consulate in Brazil
Scott Legal P.C. just had an L-1A visa stamp issued to for a coffee company. The L visa was approved for two executives of [...]
