July, 2017 | Scott Legal, P.C.

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

What is the Dream Act 2017 Bill? Is it different from DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)?

The Dream Act 2017 Bill was introduced into Congress last week with bi-partisan support. In a political time where immigration policies and immigrants seem to be under constant attack, this well-drafted bill, if ultimately passed, could provide many individuals who…

IanScottJuly 28, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Visa Waivers

Can I Apply for a Waiver for a Non-Immigrant Visa?

Non-immigrant visas are temporary visas that allow applicants to visit, live or work in the U.S.. Some common examples are: H-1B Visa, TN Visa, E-2 Visa, B-1 Visa, B-2 Visa, L-1 Visa and E-3 visa. One hurdle of obtaining any…

IanScottJuly 28, 2017

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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved in Istanbul, Turkey

E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey for company that provides auto refinishing and detailing services. The visa was approved to two Investors who were both Turkish nationals. Click on the buttons below in order to claim…

IanScottJuly 28, 2017

Approvals

TN Visa Approval for Graphic Designer

Scott Legal, P.C. has just received an approval at the border crossing in Montreal for a TN visa for the Graphic Design category. Scott Legal, P.C. regularly processes TN visas. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your…

IanScottJuly 24, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What to Do Prior to E-2 Application; How to make a strong E-2 Case with start-ups

The E-2 visa is an excellent option for certain foreign nationals who seek to live and work in the United States. The E-2 visa classification permits individuals to invest in and own and operate a business enterprise in the United…

IanScottJuly 24, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Potential Issues with nonimmigrant workers admitted in E-3 status

If you are an Australian national seeking to live and work in the United States, the E-3 visa may be an excellent option. The E-3 classification allows for the temporary entry of Australian professions to perform services in a “specialty…

IanScottJuly 24, 2017

Approvals

E-3 Visa Approval

E-3 Visa approval for applicant for a mattress company. Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Barbados. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN, EB-5,…

IanScottJuly 24, 2017

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Immigration L-1 Visa

Do all companies have to disclose sensitive financial information to get L-1 petitions approved?

The L-1 visa allows companies abroad to transfer executives, managers and employees with specialized skills and knowledge to U.S. companies with whom they have a qualifying relationship. An L visa is a good option for a foreign company that that…

IanScottJuly 21, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Employee Visa Approved for National From Ireland at U.S. Consulate in Dublin

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an E-2 employee visa at the U.S. Consulate in Dublin. The national was from Ireland and the Company was a joint U.K. and Irish E-2 Company. The company was a recruiting firm.…

IanScottJuly 21, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for National from Holland

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval for a sales and consulting company. The visa was approved for 5 years for a national from Amsterdam and the application was processed at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. Click on…

IanScottJuly 21, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Management Consulting Company in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in Toronto for a management consulting company that offers services to the financial services industry. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa…

IanScottJuly 19, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Pizza shop

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval for a pizza shop purchase. The application was approved through USCIS and was approved fro 2 years and the national was from Pakistan. Click on the buttons below in order to…

IanScottJuly 19, 2017

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Family Immigration Immigration

What is humanitarian reinstatement? What happens if my petitioning family member passes away before my visa is available?

Anyone who has gone through the family based immigration process knows that it can take a very long time, sometime years or even decades, for a visa to be available after a relative petition (also known as an I-130 petition)…

IanScottJuly 15, 2017

Family Immigration Immigration

What is a 204(l) or relief for surviving relatives?

Immigration relief for families is in many cases tied to a petitioning family member (a principal), or in other instances, it is tied to being related to the beneficiary of a family based, employment-based, or humanitarian application (a derivative beneficiary).…

IanScottJuly 15, 2017

Immigration Investor Visas

Implementation of the International Entrepreneur Rule has been Delayed

On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services announced that it was delaying the effective date of the International Entrepreneur Rule until March 14, 2018 to give the government time to get comments…

IanScottJuly 15, 2017

Approvals

Our Latest 5 Star Review for Scott Legal, P.C. – Over 70 Five Star Reviews

Our Latest Five Star Review! See more 5 Star reviews by clicking here. For the past few months I worked with Ian Scott and his team at Scott Legal P.C. to start my consulting company and get an E2 Investor…

IanScottJuly 11, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What are Common Reasons for E-2 Visa Denials? Why Are E-2 Visas Denied? My E-2 Visa Was Denied, What should I Do?

An E-2 visa is an excellent way to live and work in the U.S. if you wish to start or buy a business. There are several E-2 visa requirements and an examiner will assess each of the requirements do determine…

IanScottJuly 11, 2017

Family Immigration Immigration

What is an “A Number” and how does it differ from an I-94 number?

If you’ve ever filled out USCIS forms, you have no doubt come across references to “A Numbers”. This can easily be confused with an admission number, which is a far different registration system and is awarded to everyone who is…

IanScottJuly 8, 2017

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts?

The O visa, which is a classification for people with extraordinary ability, is often used by people with professions in the arts as its flexibility lends itself well to the non-traditional employer-employee relationships. This O visa for those in the…

IanScottJuly 6, 2017

Immigration

What Happens to ESTA if my Visa is Denied? Nonimmigrant Visa Denials and ESTA Travel

Having a nonimmigrant visa application denied produces a number of very real setbacks for the applicant. In the case of an E-2 visa, typically much time, money, and effort has been dedicated to the filing of a good-faith application. Even…

IanScottJuly 6, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Get a Green Card While on E-2 Status? What is the Form I-508?

Under certain circumstances, E-2 visa holders may seek permanent status in the US and apply for a green card. It is important to note that the E-2 visa is not a “dual intent” visa, and the visa applicant must express…

IanScottJuly 6, 2017

Immigration TN Visa

TN Visas in the Graphic Design Job Category: A Job Description in an Ever-Broadening Category of Employment

Scott Legal has increasingly been filing TN visas for Canadian and Mexican NAFTA professionals seeking entry into the U.S. in the Graphic Designer occupation category. We recently processed one TN visa for an applicant that worked at a company that…

IanScottJuly 6, 2017

Immigration TN Visa

Can I Apply for a Green Card on a TN Visa? Can I Convert my TN Visa to a Green Card?

A TN visa is a visa available to Canadians and Mexicans and is based on a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The visa is available for certain professions (eg. graphic designer, lawyer, accountant, analysts, finance people, etc.) and can…

IanScottJuly 4, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Applying for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in London

Scott Legal, P.C. is an immigration law firm founded on an E-2 visa. Our firm has processed hundreds of successful E-2 visa applications and we regularly process E-2 visa applications at the U.S. Consulate in London. To find out more…

IanScottJuly 4, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Applying for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in London

IanScottJuly 4, 2017

July 2017

What is the Dream Act 2017 Bill? Is it different from DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)?

Can I Apply for a Waiver for a Non-Immigrant Visa?

E-2 Visa Approved in Istanbul, Turkey

TN Visa Approval for Graphic Designer

What to Do Prior to E-2 Application; How to make a strong E-2 Case with start-ups

Potential Issues with nonimmigrant workers admitted in E-3 status

E-3 Visa Approval

Do all companies have to disclose sensitive financial information to get L-1 petitions approved?

E-2 Employee Visa Approved for National From Ireland at U.S. Consulate in Dublin

E-2 Visa Approved for National from Holland

E-2 Visa Approval for Management Consulting Company in Toronto

E-2 Visa Approval for Pizza shop

What is humanitarian reinstatement? What happens if my petitioning family member passes away before my visa is available?

What is a 204(l) or relief for surviving relatives?

Implementation of the International Entrepreneur Rule has been Delayed

Our Latest 5 Star Review for Scott Legal, P.C. – Over 70 Five Star Reviews

What are Common Reasons for E-2 Visa Denials? Why Are E-2 Visas Denied? My E-2 Visa Was Denied, What should I Do?

What is an “A Number” and how does it differ from an I-94 number?

Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts?

What Happens to ESTA if my Visa is Denied? Nonimmigrant Visa Denials and ESTA Travel

Can I Get a Green Card While on E-2 Status? What is the Form I-508?

TN Visas in the Graphic Design Job Category: A Job Description in an Ever-Broadening Category of Employment

Can I Apply for a Green Card on a TN Visa? Can I Convert my TN Visa to a Green Card?

Applying for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in London

Applying for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in London

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