September, 2018 | Scott Legal, P.C.

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Approvals

E-2 Visa approval for a Landscaping Company at the U.S. Consulate in London

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant purchased a landscaping business and the funds were held in escrow until the visa was approved. The investment amount was approximately $150,000 and the…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2018

Family Immigration Immigration

FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 3

Starting from noon EST on October 3, 2018, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2020 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery have until noon November 6 to file online. The…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval For Korean National

Scott Legal, P.C. had another E-2 visa approval. An E-2 visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate in Seoul Korea for a Korean national who started a law firm. The applicant looks forward to entering the U.S. to start his…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2018

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Immigration

USCIS to Implement Notice to Appear Policy in Phases

Originally reported on July 10, 2018, USCIS issued a policy memorandum which stated that USCIS will issue Notice to Appear (NTA) to any foreign nationals whose adjustment of status applications are denied. An NTA is a document that is issued…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 27, 2018

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Program Extended without Change Until December 7, 2018

On September 27, 2018, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6157, a FY 2019 appropriations bill funding several federal agencies and containing a continuing resolution to fund the rest of government (including the Department of Homeland Security), through December 7,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 27, 2018

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What Should I Know Before Applying for a Visa in Mexico? What Are Some Special Considerations for Applying for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa in Mexico?

An E-2 investor visa is an excellent option for people who seek to start and develop a business in the U.S. This classification permits investors, employees and their immediate family members to live in the U.S. while they run their…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 18, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

United States Once Again Lowers Number of Refugees it Will Accept

For the second year in a row, the United States will slash the number of refugees it will accept. In the next year, up to 30,000 will be allowed in the country, down from the cap of 45,000 this year,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 18, 2018

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Immigration

What Is a Congressional Inquiry? Can I Ask My Member of Congress to Submit a Congressional Inquiry about My Immigration Application?

Foreign nationals applying for a green card or another immigration benefit often seek help from their Members of Congress (MOCs) in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives when USCIS, the federal agency responsible for processing immigration applications, is not…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2018

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS

USCIS announced on September 14, 2018 that, effective immediately, USCIS has created a venue to accept copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor unions regarding current or future O nonimmingrant visa petition requests. O-1 and O-2 nonimmigrant visas are…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 14, 2018

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What to Expect at the E-2 Employee Interview

How should I prepare for my E-2 employee interview? If you are applying for an E-2 employee visa, an important part of the visa application process is attending your interview at the Consulate. There are two types of E-2 employee…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 14, 2018

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Immigration

What is Expedited Processing?

Foreign nationals who are preparing to file an application for an immigration benefit with USCIS, or those who have already filed an application and are waiting for a decision, may require expedited processing of their applications in some instances where…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

Immigration News

October 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories Restored to Current

In the newly released 2018 visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas have restored to current worldwide expect for China, the Philippines, and India after it was retrogressed for almost 2 years in September’s bulletin. Every year, Congress sets limits on…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

Approvals

H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for a Market Research Analyst at the USCIS Vermont Service Center for a National of India

We just had an H-1B petition approval at the USCIS Vermont Service Center. The beneficiary was granted H-1B status as a Market Research Analyst. A Request for Evidence was received in this case, requesting evidence that the position is a…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

News

See one of our latest Scott Legal Reviews!

Scott Legal, P.C. prepares a number of immigration petitions including E-2, H-1B, O-1, L-1, TN and various green card petitions. We often solicit feedback from our clients and we are happy when they write reviews for us. To date, we…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

Immigration

We Are Hiring! Looking for a Paralegal/Office Assistant

We are looking for a person with 3+ years of office assistant and/or immigration paralegal experience to assist busy attorneys and our legal research analyst. The paralegal will primarily be involved in assisting with the preparation and submission of employment-based…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

When Do I Need to Include an Itinerary as Part of My O-1 Petition? What Elements Should Be Included in an O-1 Itinerary?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 12, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa approval for a e-Commerce Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of Korea

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is an e-commerce business selling skincare & beauty products. While E-2 visa applicants are encouraged to apply…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 11, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Community Safety and Security Act Passes in House to Boost Deportation of Criminal Aliens

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Community Safety and Security Act which addressed the federal definition of a “crime of violence” under immigration law which would prompt the mandatory deportation of a noncitizen. This change would make it…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 11, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa approval for a Franchise at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez for a renewal application. The investor has been running a mailbox franchise in the U.S. for several years and runs several stores, with over 30 employees. The…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 10, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Employee Visa Approval for Upscale French Restaurant at the U.S. Consulate in Paris

We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The company is an upscale French fine dining restaurant and the applicant will be the restaurant manager for the front of the house. The business is based in…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 10, 2018

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Immigration L-1 Visa

I Am an Entrepreneur, Can I Qualify for an L-1 Visa?

For business owners and entrepreneurs interested in expanding their business in the U.S. market, one important question is which U.S. visa is right for them. If available, the E-2 visa is an excellent option for those seeking to run their…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 7, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

New Rule Allowing Children to be Detained Indefinitely

The Trump administration announced a new rule on Thursday that would allow immigrant children waiting for court dates to be detained in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities indefinitely. After passing of the zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal immigration and border…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 7, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Texas Federal Judge Extends DACA’s Life

District Judge Andrew Hanen denied the State of Texas and nine other States' request to halt the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the end of the DACA program, an Obama era…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 5, 2018

Approvals

EB-5 Approval for Chinese National

Scott Legal just had an I-526 approval for a Chinese national. The approval was for a regional center project and the petition was approved without an RFE. The approval timing was less than 12 months. The EB-5 program is one…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 5, 2018

September 2018

E-2 Visa approval for a Landscaping Company at the U.S. Consulate in London

FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 3

E-2 Visa Approval For Korean National

USCIS to Implement Notice to Appear Policy in Phases

EB-5 Program Extended without Change Until December 7, 2018

What Should I Know Before Applying for a Visa in Mexico? What Are Some Special Considerations for Applying for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa in Mexico?

United States Once Again Lowers Number of Refugees it Will Accept

What Is a Congressional Inquiry? Can I Ask My Member of Congress to Submit a Congressional Inquiry about My Immigration Application?

Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS

What to Expect at the E-2 Employee Interview

What is Expedited Processing?

October 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories Restored to Current

H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for a Market Research Analyst at the USCIS Vermont Service Center for a National of India

See one of our latest Scott Legal Reviews!

We Are Hiring! Looking for a Paralegal/Office Assistant

When Do I Need to Include an Itinerary as Part of My O-1 Petition? What Elements Should Be Included in an O-1 Itinerary?

E-2 Visa approval for a e-Commerce Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of Korea

Community Safety and Security Act Passes in House to Boost Deportation of Criminal Aliens

E-2 Investor Visa approval for a Franchise at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez

E-2 Employee Visa Approval for Upscale French Restaurant at the U.S. Consulate in Paris

I Am an Entrepreneur, Can I Qualify for an L-1 Visa?

New Rule Allowing Children to be Detained Indefinitely

Texas Federal Judge Extends DACA’s Life

EB-5 Approval for Chinese National

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