September, 2017 | Scott Legal, P.C.

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What is the benefit to filing a Withdrawal for an Application for Admission to the U.S.? When does it come up?

Any foreign nationals who travels to the U.S. on a visa and applies for admission at a designated port of entry may be told by CBP that they are inadmissible (not eligible to enter the U.S.) following an inspection. Grounds…

IanScottSeptember 28, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Announces It Will Resume Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions by October 3, 2017

On September 27, 2017 USCIS stated that it plans to resume premium processing for all H-1B petitions on or before October 3, 2017. There has not been a formal announcement as of yet, however, as this statement was issued during…

IanScottSeptember 27, 2017

Immigration

Who do the visa sanctions recently announced by the Department of State affect? Why can’t nationals of Cambodia, Eritrea, Guinea and Sierra Leone be issued tourist visas?

The Department of State recently announced that it will stop issuing B tourist visas to nationals of the following countries: Cambodia, Eritrea, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. Nationals of Guinea will also not be issued F student visas, nor J or…

IanScottSeptember 27, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

President Trump Issues an Executive Order Indefinitely Barring Most Travel to the U.S. For Citizens of Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and North Korea

On Sunday September 25, 2017, as President Trump’s Executive Order barring travel from seven countries was set to expire, he issued a Presidential Proclamation (Executive Order) indefinitely suspending immigrant and non-immigrant travel to the U.S. for nationals from Chad, Iran,…

IanScottSeptember 25, 2017

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law Questions & Answers

Immigration Services that may Help People Affected by Recent Natural Disasters

The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services recently released information that may help individuals impacted by the recent natural disasters in the U.S., including Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. People who were impacted by unforeseen circumstances, including natural disasters,…

IanScottSeptember 25, 2017

Immigration TN Visa

Will I lose My TN Visa if NAFTA is Cancelled? What will Happen to My TN Visa? How will NAFTA Cancellation Impact my TN Visa? Should I Renew my TN Visa Now?

During the 2016 Presidential campaign, Candidate Trump regularly voiced his plan to cancel the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (See the TN Visa Requirements by Clicking Here) While he did not focus on the immigration aspects of the Trade…

IanScottSeptember 23, 2017

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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in London for Tea house

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval for a Tea house at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant designed and developed the Tea House and was a U.K. national. The visa was approved for 5 years. Click…

IanScottSeptember 23, 2017

News

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

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

September 2017

What is the benefit to filing a Withdrawal for an Application for Admission to the U.S.? When does it come up?

USCIS Announces It Will Resume Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions by October 3, 2017

Who do the visa sanctions recently announced by the Department of State affect? Why can’t nationals of Cambodia, Eritrea, Guinea and Sierra Leone be issued tourist visas?

President Trump Issues an Executive Order Indefinitely Barring Most Travel to the U.S. For Citizens of Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and North Korea

Immigration Services that may Help People Affected by Recent Natural Disasters

Will I lose My TN Visa if NAFTA is Cancelled? What will Happen to My TN Visa? How will NAFTA Cancellation Impact my TN Visa? Should I Renew my TN Visa Now?

E-2 Visa Approval in London for Tea house

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

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