Many people are familiar with the fact that there is a pathway to a green card through investment, but surprisingly few are aware that an investor can make this investment…
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Scott Legal is pleased to announce a successful E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Canadian national. The approval allows the applicant to enter the United…
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Yes, you can. The H-1B Modernization Rule, which took effect on January 17, 2025, formally opened a special pathway for "owner-beneficiaries" to sponsor themselves for an H-1B visa through a…
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The E-2 visa can be a strong option for treaty country nationals who want to invest in and run a business in the United States. In many cases, the investor…
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We are pleased to share a successful E-2 visa extension approval for a pet grooming business based in New York. This approval highlights the continued viability and growth of the…
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If a difficult EB-2 National Interest Waiver decision is standing between you and long-term work authorization, the O-1A visa is a strong alternative to the NIW for accomplished researchers and professionals. As…
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We are pleased to share a recent success involving an EB-5 investor whose I-526 petition was approved shortly after responding to a challenging Request for Evidence. The client, a national…
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If your H-1B visa is approaching the 6-year maximum, you still have several legal ways to extend H-1B beyond 6 years and keep working in the United States, without leaving the country…
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Understanding the TN Management Consultant Category The TN visa can be a useful option for Canadian and Mexican professionals who have a qualifying job offer in the United States. Some…
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Our office is pleased to share a recent EB-5 success story in which a client received approval of his I-526 petition shortly after responding to a challenging Request for Evidence…
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When applying for an immigration benefit, such as adjustment of status (a green card) or naturalization, USCIS requires applicants to disclose their criminal history. This includes arrests, citations, any charges, prosecutions, and convictions,…
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The L-1 visa, also called the intracompany transferee visa, allows U.S. companies to transfer employees from abroad to work in executive, managerial and specialized knowledge roles. The employee must have…
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We are pleased to share a recent TN visa renewal approval at the Canadian border for a Mechanical Engineer. Our client, a Canadian national, was granted a new three year…
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The E-2 Treaty Investor visa is a popular option for British entrepreneurs and investors seeking to live in the United States while actively managing a business. However, U.K. nationals face…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce the successful approval of an E-2 investor visa at the U.S. Consulate in Perth for an Australian national who will launch a shipping…
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When entering the U.S., foreign visitors are screened by Customs & Border Protection (CBP). Visitors must present their passport and a valid U.S. visa or travel document. CBP will often…
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Losing your job while on an E-2 visa can feel overwhelming, especially because your immigration status is tied directly to your employment. The good news is that U.S. regulations give…
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We are pleased to share a recent E-2 treaty investor visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London for a national of the United Kingdom. The applicant was approved to…
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Divorce is a major life event that causes disruption and difficulty. If you are in the U.S. on a temporary visa and undergoing a divorce, it is important to understand…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to share a recent TN visa success for a national of Mexico who obtained approval to change employers directly at a U.S. port of entry.…
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