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On paper, the criteria for an L-1A and EB-1C are similar. In both cases, the following must exist: a qualifying relationship must exist between [...]
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have [...]
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have [...]
An L-1 visa is a visa that is available when a company outside of the U.S. wants to transfer an employee that has worked [...]
An L-1 visa is a great option when a foreign company wants to transfer an employee working for abroad to a U.S. office. These [...]
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 [...]
Scott Legal P.C. just had an L-1A visa stamp issued to for a coffee company. The L visa was approved for two executives of [...]
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an L-1 visa approval for a large manufacturer. The applicant was a Manager and from Germany. To find out [...]
The E-2 visa can be granted to certain foreign nationals who want to invest in and start a business in the US that would [...]
What is an L-1 visa? An L-1 visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to [...]
An L-1 visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office [...]
I want to sponsor an employee for an L-1 visa. Does my company need a business plan? Yes, generally all L-1 visa petitions should [...]
E-2 or L-1 Visas are two visa options that investors and entrepreneurs often turn to in order to start up business operations in the [...]
L-1 Visa Overview/Description Requirements/Eligibility Application Process How long does the Visa last for? How are Family Members Treated? Other Considerations or Related Articles Common Questions [...]
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have [...]
I am in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and my employment was terminated due to the Corona virus outbreak. Do I have to [...]
If you were not selected in this year’s H-1B visa lottery and you want to stay in the U.S., here are some possible visa [...]
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who show they are extraordinary in a particular field. For more information about O-1 petitions, please click here. [...]
1. What is the O-1 nonimmigrant classification? The O-1 is a nonimmigrant employment-based visa classification for a person of extraordinary ability in the sciences, [...]
If you are currently in the U.S. and you are participating in a regular OPT, you may apply for a STEM OPT if you [...]
The Department of Homeland Security and Department of State have announced the planned publication dates for proposed changes to several different visa categories. Here [...]
If you married a U.S. citizen and plan to apply for your green card, one option is to adjust your status in the United [...]
If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will [...]
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 [...]
Starting on March 1, 2019, H visa and L visa interviews in Mainland China will only be conducted at the U.S. embassy in Beijing, [...]
USCIS and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have announced that they are extending the joint agency pilot program for Canadian citizens seeking L-1 nonimmigrant [...]
Ian E. Scott recently lectured at Harvard Law School to the Immigration Law School class. The lecture focused on business immigration and covered visa [...]
We just had an E-2 company registration and employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant is a senior executive and the business [...]
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 [...]
An E-2 visa is a great option for an entrepreneur that wants to buy or start a business in the U.S. In order to [...]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 28, 2018 that, starting from April 30, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection [...]
我想给员工申请L-1签证，我是否需要提供本公司的商业计划书？ 需要。通常所有L-1签证申请都应该包含美国公司的商业计划书。然而，取决于公司的规模大小以及是否是新办公室的L签证申请，商业计划书的重要性会不一样。如果你有一家小公司并且计划在美国开设新办事处，那么商业计划书对你的签证申请至关重要。大型跨国公司在申请中也应包含商业计划书，但总体而言，商业计划书就没有那么重要。 […]
Ian E. Scott sat on a Trade, Immigration and Innovation: Implications for Canadians in the US Panel at the Canadian Consular General Office in [...]
The Trump administration has imposed a new in-person interview requirement that will lengthen the amount of time it takes to get a green card. [...]
As described in our Series 1 Post of Common Question (Click Here) an E-2 is a visa that allows investors and entrepreneurs to invest [...]
Each time someone enters the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, B-2, TN, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1) they enter with a specific intent regarding [...]
E-2 Visa or E-1 Visa (Treaty Investor or Trader) An E-2 visa allows nationals from certain countries to either buy or start a business [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A TN visa is a visa available to Canadians and Mexicans and is based on a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The visa [...]
One of the key sections of a Business Plan is the section that describes the plan to grow or scale the business. This often [...]
A business plan is a document that can be used for obtaining a loan from a bank, attracting investors to invest in your business, [...]
The process of getting a green card through marriage involves filing a number of different petitions, obtaining medical clearance, gathering supporting documents and attending [...]
We are pleased to announce that Nathaniel Howard, Esq. will join Scott Legal, P.C. on April 10, 2017 as an immigration associate in [...]
WE WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO DRAFT YOUR BUSINESS PLAN WHY DO YOU NEED A BUSINESS PLAN? A business plan [...]
An L-1A visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office or open [...]
The L-1A visa allows companies abroad to transfer employees who have been working for them in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles for at [...]
When an investor or foreign company wants to start operations in the United States they can select between three possible investor visas including an [...]
An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If [...]
