In U.S. immigration law, two foundational concepts, admissibility vs. deportability, often determine whether a noncitizen may enter, remain in, or be removed from the United States. Although they are closely…
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Startup founders often face unique challenges when pursuing H-1B classification, particularly when they will own and operate the business sponsoring their petition. We are pleased to share the successful approval…
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Understanding RFE vs. NOID starts with one fact: both notices usually mean that USCIS has questions or concerns about the case. For many applicants and petitioners, the first question is…
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We are pleased to announce the approval of a H-1B change of status petition for a marketing manager who was selected in the March 2026 H-1B lottery. The petition was…
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Buying a business for an E-2 visa can be a practical route to a strong case, but only if the person selling it actually has the authority to sell. The…
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Many people are receiving revocation and termination notices from U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services which state that their I-765 applications for employment authorization have been revoked and that their I-131…
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We are pleased to share the successful approval of an E-2 investor visa renewal at the U.S. Consulate in Melbourne for an entrepreneur who owns and operates a coding education…
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Many people are familiar with the fact that there is a pathway to a green card through investment, but surprisingly few are aware that an investor can make this investment…
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Scott Legal is pleased to announce a successful E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Canadian national. The approval allows the applicant to enter the United…
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Yes, you can. The H-1B Modernization Rule, which took effect on January 17, 2025, formally opened a special pathway for "owner-beneficiaries" to sponsor themselves for an H-1B visa through a…
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The E-2 visa can be a strong option for treaty country nationals who want to invest in and run a business in the United States. In many cases, the investor…
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We are pleased to share a successful E-2 visa extension approval for a pet grooming business based in New York. This approval highlights the continued viability and growth of the…
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If a difficult EB-2 National Interest Waiver decision is standing between you and long-term work authorization, the O-1A visa is a strong alternative to the NIW for accomplished researchers and professionals. As…
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We are pleased to share a recent success involving an EB-5 investor whose I-526 petition was approved shortly after responding to a challenging Request for Evidence. The client, a national…
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If your H-1B visa is approaching the 6-year maximum, you still have several legal ways to extend H-1B beyond 6 years and keep working in the United States, without leaving the country…
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Understanding the TN Management Consultant Category The TN visa can be a useful option for Canadian and Mexican professionals who have a qualifying job offer in the United States. Some…
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Our office is pleased to share a recent EB-5 success story in which a client received approval of his I-526 petition shortly after responding to a challenging Request for Evidence…
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When applying for an immigration benefit, such as adjustment of status (a green card) or naturalization, USCIS requires applicants to disclose their criminal history. This includes arrests, citations, any charges, prosecutions, and convictions,…
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The L-1 visa, also called the intracompany transferee visa, allows U.S. companies to transfer employees from abroad to work in executive, managerial and specialized knowledge roles. The employee must have…
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We are pleased to share a recent TN visa renewal approval at the Canadian border for a Mechanical Engineer. Our client, a Canadian national, was granted a new three year…
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