We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an H-1B petition for a Civil Engineer employed by a concrete manufacturing and construction company in Connecticut. The H-1B visa program…
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The O-1 visa is designed for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability or achievement in their field. To qualify, applicants must submit evidence showing a high level of recognition, often…
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For professionals in the U.S. on an O-1 visa, transitioning to more independent work may seem out of reach—especially if your current visa is tied to a large corporation. However,…
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Scott Legal is pleased to share another success story. We have received an H-1B approval for the 2026 cap season. The applicant is a board-certified psychologist specializing in autism awareness.…
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The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa allows nationals of certain treaty countries to enter the United States for the purpose of conducting substantial trade between the U.S. and their home country.…
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We just had a L1A executive petition approved at USCIS, which was a renewal granted for another 2 years. This petition included a recapture request, which allowed the beneficiary to…
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The E-2 visa is a popular nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign nationals from treaty countries to live and work in the United States based on a substantial investment in a…
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The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is one of the few U.S. green card categories that allows individuals to apply without a job offer or employer sponsorship. This means that…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an I-129 approval from USCIS for an L-1A executive for a new office. While new office petitions tend to…
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The E-2 visa is a popular option for foreign investors looking to start or purchase a business in the United States. However, one of the most common misunderstandings about this…
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Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured approval for an F-1 change of status petition filed with USCIS. The applicant, a national of India, was previously in the United States on an…
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The E-2 visa franchise is becoming an increasingly attractive option for foreign investors looking to start a business in the United States. By investing in a qualifying U.S. franchise, E-2…
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We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for an at-home senior care business based in California. The applicant, a national of the Philippines, was originally…
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If you’re applying for an E-2 Investor Visa, one of the most critical components of your application is your business plan. A well-crafted business plan not only outlines the viability…
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We just successfully secured an NIW approval for an entrepreneur on an E-2 visa who founded a martial arts gym. The applicant proposed to expand the gym to multiple locations in…
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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers foreign nationals the opportunity to gain U.S. permanent residency by making a qualifying investment in the U.S. economy. However, one of the leading reasons…
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we recently obtained an L-1A visa approval for an executive from Chile who will lead the U.S. affiliate of a company focused on…
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If you’re considering the EB-5 visa as your path to U.S. permanent residency, one of the first—and most important—decisions you’ll make is choosing between a direct investment and a regional…
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We are thrilled to announce the successful approval of an H-1B extension petition for a Legal Research Analyst working with a law firm in New York. The H-1B visa program…
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If you’re currently in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, you might be wondering: Does this visa lead directly to a green card? The short answer is no—not automatically. While…
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We are thrilled to share another success story from our business immigration practice. Our firm recently secured the approval of an L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive petition for a client establishing…
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If you’re in the U.S. on a TN visa and considering taking on a second job, you may be wondering: Can I work for multiple employers under TN status? The…
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We just had a family based green card approved at the USCIS field office in Atlanta, Georgia. The applicant’s mother sponsored him for a green card under the F1 preference…
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The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a valuable pathway for entrepreneurs from treaty countries to invest in and run businesses in the United States. While traditional E-2 visa investments often…
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an approval for TN renewal in the management consultant category. The client, a Canadian national, applied at a land port…
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