Since July 2020, same-sex parents and parents who use assisted reproduction can automatically pass down Canadian citizenship to their children born abroad, regardless of biological ties.
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Starting on January 22, 2022, non-U.S. individuals entering the United States from Canada or Mexico by land or ferry will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
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개인사업가를 위한 E-2 투자자 비자 승인을 위해서는 최소 투자금액 조건은 없지만 법인설립 등 준비단계가 필요하며 50% 이상 지분유지 조건을 만족해야 합니다.
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NIW petitioners should propose more than a simple job search, they should present evidence of interest in their specific research or business project.
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NIW strategy for entrepreneurs – how to successfully argue substantial merit and national importance
Entrepreneurs can improve their chances at the NIW application by presenting a specific and original value of their offering, evidence of interest from clients, and a good business plan.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a smoothie shop in Florida.
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Some TN visa categories do not require a bachelors degree; applicants can qualify with a 2-year post-secondary diploma/certificate, work experience, or a license depending on the category.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a real estate management company in Arizona.
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Labor shortage in a particular field is not enough to establish national importance. Petitioners must demonstrate spillover effects to industry as a whole beyond one’s immediate employer or clients.
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“Major media” in the context of EB1A petitions means sources with a large independent circulation count or referenced by other media as authoritative.
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I had petitioned my unmarried daughter as a legal permanent resident and I became a U.S. Citizen thinking that the green card waiting period would be shorter, but recently discovered…
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A temporary stop gap spending bill has been passed by Congress which will fund the government and various immigration operations until February 18, 2022.
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It is possible, but not recommended, to pursue PERM employment-based green cards if the sponsoring company is owned by a family member of the foreign worker, or by the worker…
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Form I-94 shows a foreign national’s lawful status in the U.S. The foreign national should receive an I-94 either electronically or in paper form when coming to the U.S. by…
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For immigrant visa purposes, your country of birth (not your citizenship or residence) determines your chargeability on the visa bulletin.
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US entry waivers are needed by foreign nationals who seek to visit the US temporarily but who may be inadmissible due to criminality or unlawful presence grounds.
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My mother was petitioned for a green card, and I was included as a derivative beneficiary, but now I am being told that I cannot apply for a green card…
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We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Melbourne. The applicant has an entrepreneurial background and the business is a tobacco smoke shop.
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Establish a business in Canada – Owner-operator Work Permit under the International Mobility Program
You can apply for a work permit to come to Canada to establish and operate a company that you own 50% or more, even without a Labor Market Impact Assessment…
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in London. The applicant is an employee of a restaurant in California. The…
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Yes, a temporary immigration status is a legal immigration status allowing for a noncitizen to be present in the United State for a specific reason, usually for a specific period…
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Yes, there are several issues to be aware of in attempting to obtain a green card when you are living without status in the United States.
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Can I keep my US Green Card holder status even while living in another country for more than 1 year?
A U.S. LPR trying to return after a long absence may be deemed to have abandoned their green card and face immigration court proceedings. Apply for a re-entry permit or…
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Entrepreneurs who secure an investment from a designated venture capital, angel investor, or incubator in Canada can obtain permanent residency to direct their start-up business in Canada.
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L-1A can be a great choice for foreign business owners looking to expand in the US. Be sure to check the requirements and carefully prepare your evidence.
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