Many of our clients often ask us whether the U.S. abroad are open, whether they are processing visa applications, and how long it takes to get an E-2 interview. In…
In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may…
An E-1 visa can be issued for up to 5 years, and after that it must be renewed. The renewal process usually involves showing that substantial trade still exists between…
In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. and Ireland (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may…
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at USCIS. The business is a smoothie store and is located in California. The investor is a national of Canada and has extensive…
According to the Toronto Consulate visa chief, the U.S. consulate in Toronto has resumed processing E-2 visa applications. An E-2 visa can be a great visa option for an investor…
We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved at the CBP office at Newark airport. The approval was for a B-1 business visitor who is a national of Germany.…
We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved at the CBP office at Newark airport. The approval was for a B-1 business visitor who is a national of the…
Sometimes employers are faced with the need to transfer many employees from abroad to the United States within a short time frame. For example, a manufacturing company may take on…
We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved for a national of Belgium at the U.S. Consulate in Belgium. The approval was for a B-1 business visitor. The Consulate…
What is the NEXUS program? NEXUS program is one of the Trusted Travel Programs – these programs allow pre-screened travelers to use Global Entry kiosks when entering the U.S. through…
An E-2 visa is a great option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested or are in the process of investing a substantial amount of money…
I am from Peru and live in the United States with status under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, (DACA) which I obtained 8 years ago when I was 20 years…
USCIS has announced in a policy memorandum on August 31 that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who travel abroad using a Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-issued travel document under Immigration…
Scott Legal PC’s founding manager Ian Scott will sit on the AILA Midsouth Virtual conference to speak about Green Card Options for Entrepreneurs and general E-2 visa requirements and issues.…
Yes. A lawyer in good standing who is licensed in any of the 50 U.S. states is permitted to practice U.S. immigration law in any state. Where is this stated…
If you are applying for a green card either through a family or employment basis, it may take several months (or even years, depending on your basis for filing the…