Many are under the mistaken impression that once they have a green card it cannot be taken away. Perhaps this comes from the name of the card “Permanent Resident Card”…
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We have summarized elements below related to EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Cards. The purpose of this section is to prompt you to consider areas in your professional life that we…
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We have summarized a number of elements below that you and your letter writers may consider when writing about you. The purpose of this section is to prompt you to…
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Scott Legal, P.C. just processed an E-2 Visa for a mobile application company and it was approved without a even a change of status. The investment amount was low and…
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An E-2 visa is an excellent visa choice for those who have a small (or large) amount of money and wish to invest that money to buy or start a…
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An E-2 Visa is a visa that is perfect for foreign nationals who want to buy or start a business in the U.S.. We recently processed an E-2 visa for…
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Scott Legal, P.C. gets Outstanding Professor & Researcher Petition Approved without RFE!
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An E-2 Visa is an investor visa that requires an entrepreneur to invest a certain amount of capital in the in the United States to either start a business or…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that we have just launched the Ivy Lawyers' Network (ILN). The group is led by the founder, Ian E. Scott, and ILN…
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The visa lottery awards green cards to over 50,000 lucky winners each year. The applications are completed in October and the winners are announced in May. You can check the…
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Scott Legal, P.C. used to focus primarily on business immigration but we recently hired an associate to deal with family based immigration cases and deportation cases.
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USCIS announced on Friday May 2nd that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not…
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For most who apply for a green card on behalf of their spouse, the marriage interview is not really something to worry about. While the examiner will ask questions, the…
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Scott Legal, P.C. will attend the American Immigration Lawyer Association's annual conference in Boston in June. This four-day conference, which is the largest gathering of the immigration law community each…
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While America is often called the land of opportunity, immigration law often serves as a barrier for many who graduate from U.S. colleges and have to leave the U.S. after…
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While E-2 and EB-5 are both Investor visas, they have several differences. This chart summarizes many of the key differences between the two investor visas. Item E-2 Investor Visa EB-5…
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There are several differences between an E-2 and an EB-5 visa. For example, an E-2 is a non-immigrant visa so when you apply for an E-2 visa you are not…
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Overview/Description The O-1 visa is for individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion…
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The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a Bachelor’s…
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To handle our expansion, we have acquired new office space. Our offices are now located at: Scott Legal, P.C. 40 Worth Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10013 We look…
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We recently obtained an E-2 visa for a catering company with a low investment amount. The client wrote: "Ian and his team have been simply superb. Their efforts coupled with…
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There are three main steps to obtain an employment-based green card: PERM Labor Certification (Assessment of whether or not there are qualified U.S. workers) I-140 petition (employer petition for permanent…
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When you start a business and want to attract your first round of financing, Preferred Shares is one product that can be offered to Investors. Many Founders have asked us…
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On March 16th, Ian E. Scott from Scott Legal, P.C. will sit on a panel to discuss the issues that law firms face. The panel will be made up of…
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E-2 Visa Approved at Consulate in Trinidad for Catering Company with Low Investment Amount ($50,000)
Scott Legal, P.C. recently submitted an application for a catering company with a small investment amount of $50,000. The application was approved without any request for additional information. The consulate…
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