The U.S. government now requires that those applying for an E-1 or E-2 visa who received treaty country citizenship through investment must be domiciled in the treaty country for at…
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We just had an E-2 initial investor visa petition approved at the US Consulate in Toronto.
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We just had an E-2 initial investor visa petition approved at the US Consulate in Toronto.
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Challenges of applying for a change of status to F1 include long delays, inability to start classes before change of status is approved, pre-conceived intent issues, and proving ties to…
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto.
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Yes, the I-551 Stamp serves as a substitute to the green card while it is pending, and during the validity date of the I-551 Stamp, you can use it to…
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In limited situations, a newborn child abroad to a US green card holder (LPR) may obtain LPR status by accompanying the parent in their return to the US. In most…
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To sponsor a foreign nanny for a green card, a US individual employer can obtain a labor certification and file the I-140, EB-3 Petition for Immigrant Worker on behalf of…
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We just received an approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for an extension of E-2 treaty investor status.
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We just had an E-2 change of status visa petition approved by USCIS. The investor is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the E-2 company is based in…
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We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a renovation & construction business based in Texas.
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Nurses and physical therapist qualify as Schedule A occupations which are exempt from the recruitment procedures of the labor certification process, which fast-tracks the employer sponsored green card.
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We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant was renewing the E-2 status and was granted another two years to develop and direct her…
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We just had an E-2 investor visa petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in London.
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We just had an E-2 change of status visa petition approved by USCIS.
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Different standards are used to define extraordinary ability, and required evidence for O1B classification as compared to EB1A requirements. This post overviews five tips to successfully navigate this transition.
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The O-2 visa allows essential supporting personnel who works with an O-1 artist or athlete to come to the U.S. to work alongside the O-1B artist or O-1A athlete in…
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We just had an E-2 initial investor visa petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The investor is a Canadian national and the E-2 company is based in Los…
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A noncitizen that has been granted asylum status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
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A noncitizen that has been granted refugee status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
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Yes, it is possible to get an H1B visa for a part-time job, and it is also possible to work for multiple H1B employers .
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Withholding material facts from any visa application puts an applicant at risk of not only denial but a 5-year bar if it triggers a finding of inadmissibility, especially in the…
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USCIS’s new updates to the policy manual with respect to evaluating O1B applications provide more detailed guidance and clarity on what types of evidence is favored for meeting each criterion.
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We just had an N-400 citizenship petition approved by the USCIS NYC field office.
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USCIS has recently clarified this requirement stating that noncitizens with asylum or refugee status must have been physically present in the United States for one year at the time the…
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