Learn how to open a personal or business bank account in the U.S. as a non-resident, even without a visa, and what documentation is required.
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Learn whether you can hold multiple U.S. visas, the rules for entering the U.S., and how your visa status impacts your activities.
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We just had an E-2 employee visa petition approved by the US Consulate in Madrid.
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Discover the steps to apply for a U.S. green card through consular processing, from petition approval to entering the U.S. as a permanent resident.
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We just had a TN visa approval for an Accountant at the Detroit Bridge Port of entry.
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Learn the risks and benefits of switching employers with a pending I-485 application for a green card while holding H-1B status.
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Learn how passport expiration impacts your USCIS extension application and what steps to take to ensure compliance and avoid issues.
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E-2 investor visa holders can study in the U.S., including pursuing an MBA, as long as it doesn’t interfere with their primary responsibility of running a business.
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Discover what steps to take if you lose your green card abroad, including applying for a boarding foil and preparing necessary documents.
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We just had a TN visa approval for a Chemist at the Lewiston Bridge Port of entry.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.
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Explore the rules on how long Canadians can stay in the U.S. without an I-94 entry record and how to apply for immigration benefits.
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Learn about the U Visa, a form of immigration relief for crime victims in the U.S., including qualifications, benefits, and application steps.
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We just had a B1 change of status petition approved by USCIS.
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Learn the steps and requirements to change your non-immigrant status in the U.S., from application to eligibility and maintaining lawful status.
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Learn the ins and outs of the L-1 visa, from eligibility to opening a new U.S. office and transitioning to a green card.
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Discover how legal permanent residents can return to the U.S. after an absence of a year or more, including options like re-entry permits and the SB-1 visa.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received a TN approval for a statistician
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Learn whether you can transfer your U.S. visa application to another consulate, whether in the same country or a different country.
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Learn how long Canadians can stay in the U.S. without proof of entry and the rules for extending their status.
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If eligible for both, it is oftentimes best to choose an E-1 visa over an E-2: no investment, employee, or lease requirements, with the same key benefits.
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The O-1 visa is valid for up to 3 years and can be renewed indefinitely. It also generally allows pursuing a green card without risking your O-1 status.
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You can apply for an EB-2 NIW from abroad without a job offer. Submit the I-140, attend a consular interview, and prove national interest.
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Consulates generally won’t issue E-2 visas to dependents when the primary applicant has only a USCIS approval notice for a change of status.
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You can include tangible items purchased years ago in your E-2 visa application, but avoid intangible expenses and provide proof of purchase and source of funds.
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