April, 2019 | Scott Legal, P.C.

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Immigration L-1 Visa

CBP Refusing to Adjudicate Canadian L Visa Renewals at Borders and Port of Entries

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has implemented policy to no longer process L visa renewal applications for Canadian nationals at border and port of entries. The L nonimmigrant classification permits a U.S. employer to transfer an executive, manager…

Jenny ZhanApril 26, 2019

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Approvals

E-2 Visa renewal approval for a Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in London for a National of Germany

We just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant was renewing the E-2 visa and the business is a consulting company in the field of commodities. The E-2 visa was renewed for 5 years.…

Jenny ZhanApril 24, 2019

Family Immigration H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration News

USCIS Form Request Phone Service to Terminate on June 1

Starting on June 1, 2019, USCIS forms can no longer be requested on the phone. Previously, by calling USCIS’ client services, individuals can request application forms and instructions to be mailed to their address free of charge. The forms by mail service…

Jenny ZhanApril 22, 2019

Approvals

TN Visa approval for a Software Engineer

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a TN visa approval at John F. Kennedy International Airport for a software engineer. The visa was approved for 3 years for a Canadian national who will be working for a company based in New York…

Jenny ZhanApril 22, 2019

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Family Immigration Immigration

I am a U.S. citizen and my child was born abroad. Is my child a U.S. citizen? What should I do after my child is born? Can my child get a U.S. passport?

If you are a U.S. citizen and your child was born outside the U.S., your child may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. However, simply being born to a U.S. citizen parent is not enough for the child to get the…

Jenny ZhanApril 22, 2019

Family Immigration Immigration

My Green Card application is pending, and my EAD card and Advance parole are about to expire. Do I have to renew them? Do I have to pay for the renewals?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: You filed your Green Card application with the USCIS and you simultaneously applied for an Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) card (Form I-765) and for an Advance parole (Form I-131), so that you are able to…

Jenny ZhanApril 17, 2019

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Advanced Cap for FY 2020 has been Reached!

USCIS has received sufficient number of petitions for the congressionally-mandated 20,000 H-1B master cap for FY 2020. The 65,000 regular cap was reached last week. USCIS has also announced that this year, they have received 201,011 filings in the week…

Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2019

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Family Immigration Immigration

My immigrant visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad: Will I be able to enter the U.S. when I do not have my green card yet? How long will it take to get my green card?

If your green card application (such as family based green card, employment green card, or green card through the diversity lottery) was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad, your Green card will not be issued by the U.S. Consulate. Instead,…

Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2019

Approvals

L-1A Executive Employee Approval from USCIS for an Indian Restaurant Franchisor

We just had an L-1A employee approval from U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The business sells franchises for a popular Indian restaurant brand. The applicant is an executive who has been working at the affiliate company in India for several…

Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2019

Approvals

I-140 approval for a Retail Buyer at a Casino Resort

We just had an I-140 approval with USCIS. The company is a casino resort and the beneficiary is a retail buyer. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN, EB-5, H-1B, L-1,…

Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2019

Family Immigration H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is Implied Departure? How can a Canceled Plane Ticket Impact Your USCIS Application? I cancelled my airline ticket, will it impact immigration?

For national security reasons, airlines routinely transmit passenger information to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) whenever a plane ticket is purchased. This is done at the purchase stage to give CBP sufficient time and resources to conduct background checks and…

Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2019

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Family Immigration Immigration

What is the Adam Walsh Act? How can the Adam Walsh Act limit the immigration rights of a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder?

Form I-130 is an immigration form submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) by a U.S. citizen or Green card holder who wants to get a green card for an immediate or close relative. I-130’s can be…

Jenny ZhanApril 10, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Regular Cap for FY 2020 has been Reached!

USCIS has received sufficient number of petitions for the congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap for FY 2020. USCIS will now determine whether it has received sufficient number of petitions to meet the 20,000 master’s cap, which should be announced…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2019

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Madrid Embassy Updates E-2 Visa Application Procedures

The U.S. Embassy in Madrid has issued new guidelines for submitting E-2 visa applications which will take effect on April 23, 2019. For citizens of a treaty country, an E-2 visa is a convenient way to obtain a visa to enter,…

Jenny ZhanApril 4, 2019

April 2019

CBP Refusing to Adjudicate Canadian L Visa Renewals at Borders and Port of Entries

E-2 Visa renewal approval for a Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in London for a National of Germany

USCIS Form Request Phone Service to Terminate on June 1

TN Visa approval for a Software Engineer

I am a U.S. citizen and my child was born abroad. Is my child a U.S. citizen? What should I do after my child is born? Can my child get a U.S. passport?

My Green Card application is pending, and my EAD card and Advance parole are about to expire. Do I have to renew them? Do I have to pay for the renewals?

H-1B Advanced Cap for FY 2020 has been Reached!

My immigrant visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad: Will I be able to enter the U.S. when I do not have my green card yet? How long will it take to get my green card?

L-1A Executive Employee Approval from USCIS for an Indian Restaurant Franchisor

I-140 approval for a Retail Buyer at a Casino Resort

What is Implied Departure? How can a Canceled Plane Ticket Impact Your USCIS Application? I cancelled my airline ticket, will it impact immigration?

What is the Adam Walsh Act? How can the Adam Walsh Act limit the immigration rights of a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder?

H-1B Regular Cap for FY 2020 has been Reached!

Madrid Embassy Updates E-2 Visa Application Procedures

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