When preparing an E-2 case, one of the first questions we usually ask is whether the client plans to apply through consular processing or by filing a change of status…
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When applying for a green card through Adjustment of Status, U.S. immigration law requires applicants to comply with specific health-related admissibility standards. One of those standards includes receiving certain vaccinations…
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Under the L-1A visa classification, a petitioner can claim the beneficiary will serve primarily as a manager or primarily as an executive. Both manager and executive capacities require you to…
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On January 28, 2026, a decision was issued by the U.S. District Court in Nebraska that could have a significant, positive impact on EB-1A extraordinary ability petitions. The case, Mukherji…
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For EB-5 direct investment cases, corporate governance documents, most commonly LLC Operating Agreements or Corporate Shareholder Agreements, take on a role far greater than mere corporate formalities. These documents function…
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We are pleased to share the approval of an E‑2 investor visa for a Canadian entrepreneur who has established a dynamic business in Arizona that integrates residential flooring construction services…
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For seven years, I adjudicated L-1 petitions as an Immigration Services Officer with USCIS. After viewing thousands of petitions, I can confidently say the most common reason USCIS denies a…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce the approval of an I-485 adjustment of status application based on an EB-1C immigrant petition for a senior manager of a multinational software…
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We are pleased to share that our client recently obtained approval for a marriage based green card after applying to adjust status from within the United States. The client previously…
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We are pleased to share that an E-2 investor application for a specialty grocery store and restaurant has been approved by USCIS. The investor was granted two years of E-2…
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A potential false claim to U.S. Citizenship should never be taken lightly. If a U.S. immigration authority discovers that you have made such a claim, the result is often a…
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We are pleased to share that a marriage based Adjustment of Status application for clients residing in Massachusetts has been successfully approved. The couple submitted a well organized and complete…
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When reviewing the technical details of the E-2 visa regulations, one specific phrase carries more weight than most: the mandate to "Develop and Direct." By definition, a treaty investor must…
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USCIS may place certain immigration cases on hold through an adjudicative policy, temporarily pausing final approvals or denials while continuing case processing. This policy affects applicants from travel-ban or high-risk…
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Scott Legal is pleased to announce another successful immigrant visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. Our client was sponsored by a parent under the third preference category, which…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce another successful approval, securing a 10-year Green Card for one of our marriage-based clients. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved the client's…
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Receiving a denial notice from USCIS is a stressful and disheartening experience for any business owner. If your E-2 change of status denied decision has just arrived, you may immediately…
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When applying for an extension of stay in the United States, many applicants worry about the expiration date of their passports. Does having a passport with limited validity affect the…
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The landscape for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is constantly evolving. In 2025, we are observing new trends in how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudicates these petitions,…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is issuing an important alert regarding a major change in U.S. immigration policy. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an Interim Final Rule, effective today, October…
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