The E-2 investor visa allows individuals to live in the United States to develop and direct a business, but many visa holders wonder if they can also pursue educational opportunities,…
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received approval of a TN petition for a Management Consultant at USCIS. Based on the USCIS approval, the client was admitted…
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When applying for an extension of stay in the United States, many applicants worry about the expiration date of their passports. Does having a passport with limited validity affect the…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce a successful E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada. Our client, a national of Israel, will be operating a renovation and…
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If you are pursuing an employment-based green card, you may wonder whether you can switch jobs while your Form I-485, Adjustment of Status, is pending. This question is especially common…
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When an immigration application seems to drag on indefinitely, far beyond the posted processing times with no end in sight, some applicants consider a powerful legal tool: suing for immigration…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce a successful second E-2 extension approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for an automobile repair business based in Louisiana. The investor was…
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The TN visa, created under NAFTA and continued by the USMCA, is a highly popular option for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Its straightforward application, indefinite renewability, and minimal burden on…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce a successful L-1A new office petition approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for the CEO of a global non-profit organization. This organization…
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If you are applying for an E-2 visa and plan to purchase an existing business, your focus is likely on the immigration requirements. However, one of the most critical steps…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is delighted to announce a successful TN visa approval for a lawyer at the Buffalo, New York, Port of Entry. The applicant, a national of Canada, will…
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The landscape for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is constantly evolving. In 2025, we are observing new trends in how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudicates these petitions,…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is delighted to announce a successful E-2 investor visa renewal approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada. Our client, a national of Canada, will continue to…
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Securing an E-2 visa renewal through United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) involves meeting specific criteria, and one of the most important is the number of employees in your…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is issuing an important alert regarding a major change in U.S. immigration policy. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an Interim Final Rule, effective today, October…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is delighted to announce a recent E-2 investor visa approval for a client at the U.S. Embassy in London. The investor, a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong…
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The question of whether you can use an unsecured loan for your EB-5 investment has a surprisingly complex history. It's a common query for investors who want to leverage capital…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is thrilled to announce the approval of an initial O-1A visa petition for a talented data engineer. Our client successfully changed their status from an F-1 student…
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Applying for a green card under the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) category is a two-step process. While the first step, the I-140 petition, has become much faster, the second…
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Our founder, Ian Scott, recently participated in a fantastic panel discussion in Frankfurt, joining three outstanding colleagues for a lively and insightful conversation on “The National Interest Waiver: Still…
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Navigating the complex world of U.S. immigration can be daunting, especially for high-achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists deciding between the NIW vs O-1 pathways. Both options offer distinct advantages, but…
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We are happy to announce another E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. Our client will develop a high-tech IT consulting company in the United States. The…
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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency by making a significant investment in a job-creating enterprise. However, not all EB-5 investments are the same. The…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is delighted to announce the approval of an L-1A new office petition for a client from Germany. Our client, a financial technology executive, will now head the…
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The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a powerful pathway to a U.S. Green Card, allowing exceptional professionals to bypass the standard labor certification process. The cornerstone of a successful NIW…
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