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Three of Scott Legal’s Lawyers Named Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Three of our lawyers at Scott Legal, P.C. were selected and named Super Lawyers Rising Stars! Ian E. Scott (Our Founder), Kelly LeGrand Weiner (Our Managing Attorney), and Amir Rasoulpour were all appointed to the prestigious list. You can find…

IanScottSeptember 21, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Positive News in Otherwise Dark Times: USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for all H-1B Pending Petitions Subject to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Cap

With the sun setting fast on Fiscal Year 2017 at the end of this month, USCIS announced on Monday, September 18 that Premium Processing will once again be available for all pending petitions subject to the 65,000 annual cap. In…

IanScottSeptember 20, 2017

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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Consulting Company

We just had an E-2 visa approval for a consulting company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was a French National and the investment amount was $75,000. The E-2 visa application was approved for 5 years. Click on…

IanScottSeptember 20, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law Questions & Answers

Trump Administration Ends Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (“DACA”) Program – What will the Cancellation of DACA Mean? DACA Cancelled, What Next?

On September 5, 2017, The Trump Administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (“DACA”) program (To learn more about the DACA Program, click here.) The Obama Administration implemented the DACA program by executive order signed on…

IanScottSeptember 7, 2017

Approvals

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Consulate in Mexico

We just received a TN visa approval for a lawyer at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico. The visa was issued for a compliance lawyer who worked for a recruiting company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your…

IanScottSeptember 7, 2017

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Approvals

Our Latest Testimonial from a Happy Client Who was Approved for an E-2 Visa in Manila, Philippines

See our latest Testimonial from a Client that was just approved for an E-2 Visa. I am pleased to inform you that after our E2 visa application interview at the US Embassy in Manila this morning, our application was granted…

IanScottSeptember 6, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa approval for National from the Philippines at Consulate in Manila

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at U.S. Consulate in Manila. The Visa was approved for 5 years for a national of the Philippines. The applicant set up a business as a foreign legal consultant. Click on…

IanScottSeptember 6, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What are My Chances of Getting an E-2 Visa? What is the E-2 Visa Approval Rate? What are my chances of E-2 Visa approval?

An E-2 investor visa is an excellent option for certain foreign nationals who seek to start and develop a business in the United States. This classification permits investors and their immediate family to live in the United States, the investor’s…

IanScottSeptember 3, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Chile

We just had our first E-2 visa approval at a U.S. Consulate in Chile. The business was an online sales business where the applicant used some of his intellectual property as his investment amount. He was able to get a…

IanScottSeptember 1, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Pilates Business in Dublin

We just had an E-2 visa approval in Dublin for a Pilates business. The visa was approved for 5 years. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN, EB-5, H-1B, L-1, PERM,…

IanScottSeptember 1, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

New In-Person Interview Requirement for Applicants Applying for a Green Card – What is the New Green Card Interview Requirement?

The Trump administration has imposed a new in-person interview requirement that will lengthen the amount of time it takes to get a green card. The new requirement, which was confirmed by a spokesman for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,…

IanScottAugust 31, 2017

Immigration

What is a P-3 visa? How can Artists and Entertainment groups prove they are culturally unique?

What is a P-3 visa? The P-3 visa is meant for individual artists or entertainment groups who are coming to the United States to teach, develop, coach, represent or perform a traditional ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical or artistic presentation…

IanScottAugust 29, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Visa Requirements Video – An E-2 Visa can Be Used to Buy or Start a Business in the U.S. – The six E-2 visa requirements.

If you would like to live and work in the U.S. and have some money to invest, an E-2 visa might be exactly what you are looking for. An E-2 visa requires someone to buy or invest in a company…

IanScottAugust 25, 2017

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Shopping for a Business to Obtain an E-2 visa? Three Key Factors to Keep in Mind When Buying a Business. What makes a good E-2 business for purchase?

For potential investors seeking to come to the United States on an E-2 visa, buying an ongoing concern may be the best option. Buying an existing business has many benefits, including the opportunity to purchase a business with a proven…

IanScottAugust 24, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Logistics Company at U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey

We just had an E-2 visa approval for a logistics company in Istanbul. The national was Turkish national and previously had a USCIS approval and the visa was approved for 5 years. The company had been operating for almost 2…

IanScottAugust 23, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to apply for an E-2 Investor visa. Can I bring over an employee right away? What is the process for getting the E-2 investor and E-2 employee visas at the same time?

An E-2 Investor Visa is a great visa for entrepreneurs who are nationals of treaty countries, have money to invest and want to start a business in the United States. The business can be large or small, but it must plan…

IanScottAugust 23, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H1B portability and travelling while an H-1B transfer petition is pending – Can I travel while my H-1B Petition is Pending?

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 created the H nonimmigrant classification, which includes several visa classifications for temporary workers and trainees. The H1B visa permits a company to hire a foreign national in specialty occupations. In order to qualify…

IanScottAugust 22, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Visa Questions – The Most Common – Series 2

As described in our Series 1 Post of Common Question (Click Here) an E-2 is a visa that allows investors and entrepreneurs to invest in or start a business in the U.S. The investment must be large enough to get…

IanScottAugust 20, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What to Expect at an E-2 Visa Interview. Types of E-2 Visa Interview Questions. E-2 Visa Interview Lines of Questioning Explained.

Although the manner in which consulates conduct the E-2 interview may differ somewhat depending on the region, the volume of E-2 applications, and internal operating protocols unique to each, there is still a seam of common questions that runs through…

IanScottAugust 20, 2017

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Immigration

What happens if I apply for a renewal of work authorization but it’s not approved before the expiration of my current work authorization card?

If you work in the U.S. based on an approved employment authorization document (EAD), it is important to note the expiration date of the card. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently taking approximately 3 months to…

IanScottAugust 18, 2017

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Visa Consular Interviews For E-2 Spouses and Dependent Children

Many of our E-2 Treaty Investor clients have spouses and children included in their applications as derivative beneficiaries. Some have large families with small children. Others must travel long distances to sit for the interview and do not want to…

IanScottAugust 15, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

The Most Common E-2 Visa Questions for 2017 – Series 1

An E-2 visa is a visa that allows investors and entrepreneurs to invest in or start a business in the U.S. The investment must be large enough to get the business up and running and the business must ultimately hire…

IanScottAugust 15, 2017

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I got my E-2 visa! Now What? What Should I Know While Running an E-2 Business? Tips to Keep in Mind While Running an E-2 Enterprise.

So your E-2 application was approved. Congratulations! The E-2 visa classification permits you to come to the United States to operate your E-2 company, your spouse and minor children may join you, and you may renew the E-2 visa for…

IanScottAugust 14, 2017

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What are the H-1B Employer Obligations? What Does an Employer have to do when Filing an H-1B Petition?

What are an employer’s obligations when H-1B employment starts? The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa suitable for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a job offer from a sponsoring employer in a specialty occupation that…

IanScottAugust 14, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

If I have a Green Card Petition Outstanding Can I Apply for an E-2 Visa? What is Non-Immigrant Intent?

Each time someone enters the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, B-2, TN, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1) they enter with a specific intent regarding how long they wish to stay. That intent can either be temporary (non-immigrant intent) or permanent…

IanScottAugust 11, 2017

Three of Scott Legal’s Lawyers Named Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Positive News in Otherwise Dark Times: USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for all H-1B Pending Petitions Subject to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Cap

E-2 Visa Approval at U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Consulting Company

Trump Administration Ends Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (“DACA”) Program – What will the Cancellation of DACA Mean? DACA Cancelled, What Next?

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Consulate in Mexico

Our Latest Testimonial from a Happy Client Who was Approved for an E-2 Visa in Manila, Philippines

E-2 Visa approval for National from the Philippines at Consulate in Manila

What are My Chances of Getting an E-2 Visa? What is the E-2 Visa Approval Rate? What are my chances of E-2 Visa approval?

E-2 Visa Approval in Chile

E-2 Visa Approval for Pilates Business in Dublin

New In-Person Interview Requirement for Applicants Applying for a Green Card – What is the New Green Card Interview Requirement?

What is a P-3 visa? How can Artists and Entertainment groups prove they are culturally unique?

E-2 Visa Requirements Video – An E-2 Visa can Be Used to Buy or Start a Business in the U.S. – The six E-2 visa requirements.

Shopping for a Business to Obtain an E-2 visa? Three Key Factors to Keep in Mind When Buying a Business. What makes a good E-2 business for purchase?

E-2 Visa Approval for Logistics Company at U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey

I want to apply for an E-2 Investor visa. Can I bring over an employee right away? What is the process for getting the E-2 investor and E-2 employee visas at the same time?

H1B portability and travelling while an H-1B transfer petition is pending – Can I travel while my H-1B Petition is Pending?

E-2 Visa Questions – The Most Common – Series 2

What to Expect at an E-2 Visa Interview. Types of E-2 Visa Interview Questions. E-2 Visa Interview Lines of Questioning Explained.

What happens if I apply for a renewal of work authorization but it’s not approved before the expiration of my current work authorization card?

E-2 Visa Consular Interviews For E-2 Spouses and Dependent Children

The Most Common E-2 Visa Questions for 2017 – Series 1

I got my E-2 visa! Now What? What Should I Know While Running an E-2 Business? Tips to Keep in Mind While Running an E-2 Enterprise.

What are the H-1B Employer Obligations? What Does an Employer have to do when Filing an H-1B Petition?

If I have a Green Card Petition Outstanding Can I Apply for an E-2 Visa? What is Non-Immigrant Intent?

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