Naturalization Approval of Canadian National
Scott Legal, P.C. had an approval for a naturalization application. The green card holder had been in the U.S. for over years and recently [...]
What Should you Expect at your EB-5 Interview?
An EB-5 investor visa is a green card option that is available to foreign nationals who wish to invest $900,000 or $1,800,000 in a [...]
DHS moves to rescind the International Entrepreneur Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on May 25, 2018 that is will published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on May [...]
USCIS Changes Policy Relating to Employer’s Training Obligation for STEM OPT Employees
For many foreign nationals who travel to the United States to study and earn a bachelor’s degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering [...]
What Kind of Real Estate Business are E-2 Compliant? Can I start a Real Estate Company for an E-2 Visa?
The E-2 visa is an excellent choice for certain foreign nationals who want to live and work in the United States. The E-2 visa [...]
USCIS Signals the End of H-4 Spousal Work Permits
In a letter dated April 4, 2018, The Director of USCIS Francis Cissna confirmed to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee that the proposal to [...]
I Am a Medical Physicist – Can I File for a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW Category?
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category based on a waiver of the job offer and the labor certification [...]
Final Re-Registration Period for Nepal Nationals on TPS
The Department of Homeland Security has announced today that current Nepal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries will have 60 days, or until July 23, [...]
P-3 approval with USCIS for Albanian Folk Musicians
Scott Legal just had a P-3 approval at USCIS for an entertainment group coming to the U.S. to perform traditional Albanian music. To find out [...]
Trump Administration to Increase Worksite Investigations
The Trump Administration has announced on May 14, 2018 that it has dramatically increased the number of worksite investigations and audits to make sure [...]
Automatic Termination of OPT for F-1 Students if they Transfer to a Different School or Begin Study at Another Educational Level
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have issued a reminder that F-1 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) will have their OPT [...]
State Department Selects FY 2019 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners
The U.S. State Department has chosen the winners of the Diversity Visa Lottery for Fiscal Year 2019. The diversity lottery visa is a program [...]
USCIS Completes H-1B Cap Subject Petitions Selections
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have announced on May 15, 2018 that it has completed data entry for all FY 2019 [...]
TN Approval for an Accountant at Pearson International Airport for a National of Canada
Scott Legal, P.C. had a TN approval at the port of entry of Pearson International Airport in Toronto. The applicant was granted a visa [...]
TN Approval for Technical Publications Writer at Pearson International Airport for a National of Canada
Scott Legal, P.C. had a TN approval at the port of entry of Pearson International Airport in Toronto. The applicant was granted a visa [...]
Do I have to be an established specialist in my field to get an L-1B visa? How can employees that are newer to their industry prove they have specialized knowledge?
L-1 visas are available for employees who are being transferred to the U.S. by a foreign company that has a qualifying relationship with the [...]
Department of Homeland Security Releases its Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released it spring 2018 regulatory agenda, proposing significant changes to the B-1 and B-2 temporary visitor categories, [...]
E-2 Approval for a Video Production Company at the U.S. Consulate in Madrid for a National of Spain
We just had an E-2 approval at the U.S. Consulate in Madrid. The applicant was granted a visa for five years to operate his [...]
USCIS Tightens Language on Employer-Employee Relationship and Third-Party Placement for STEM OPT Students
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) quietly revised the STEM OPT requirement page, showing only as “last reviewed/updated”, on January 24, 2018. [...]
USCIS Creates Avenue for American Workers to Report Abuse of H-1B System
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 3, 2017 that there will be a stricter evaluation process for H-1B applications [...]
Temporary Protected Status Ends for Honduras Nationals
The Trump administration announced on May 4, 2018 that it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras nationals on January 5, 2020. TPS [...]
USCIS to Use Secure Mail Delivery Service
Starting from April 30, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Restricted Delivery service to [...]
I Am an Entrepreneur – Can I File for a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW Category?
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category that permits self-petitioning. The waiver part of the name is based on [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in London
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval for a national from the U.K. at the U.S. Consulate in London. The visa was [...]
