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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Form I-94 is an arrival / departure record issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to foreign visitors to the United States. The I-94 contains information such as your name,…
Achieving an E-2 visa approval through U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is a major milestone for foreign investors. However, obtaining a change of status domestically does not automatically grant…
We are pleased to share a recent E-2 investor visa approval from the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Canadian national. The applicant will develop and direct an ultrasound imaging…
The L-1 visa allows U.S. companies to transfer employees from abroad to work in the U.S. in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles. The employee must have worked for a…
We are excited to share the successful approval of an E-2 visa for a client launching a technology consulting and solutions company focused on helping organizations modernize their operations. This…
The E-1 visa can be a great option for a national of a treaty country to live in the US to develop international trade between the U.S. and the treaty…
In an earlier post, we explored a few of the procedures that apply to World Cup fans seeking to re-enter the U.S. after visiting a host city in Canada or…
We are pleased to share a recent H-1B change of status approval for a marketing manager from Vietnam who received a job offer from a technology company in California. The…
On March 24, 2026, USCIS published long-awaited data that revealed their official global EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval rates from the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (July to…
We are pleased to share a recent E-2 change of status approval from USCIS for a Taiwan national who will develop and operate an AI-driven online community platform in the…
When an employer sponsors a foreign national for a PERM-based green card, the employer’s financial ability to pay the offered wage becomes an important issue. This is often referred to…
The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating the future of birthright citizenship following oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara. On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on…
Our firm is pleased to share a recent success story involving the approval of a green card for the spouse of a lawful permanent resident. This approval represents an important…