An immigration a.k.a. an individual hearing or merits hearing. At the individual hearing, you will be allowed to explain circumstances that led to the violation
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A dual citizen cannot change status using a passport from a different country than the one they entered on. The nationality claimed at entry is their sole nationality for the…
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If there are exceptional circumstances, you may be able to file an I-130 petition at a U.S. Consulate abroad.
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Scott Legal, P.C. received an approval in response to an E-2 Visa Request for Evidence (RFE) our team prepared, congratulations!
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The First Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that government border officers can continue to search electronic devices at the border without a search warrant or probable cause.
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When filing a green card petition, you will have to demonstrate that you are domiciled in the U.S.
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Potential options for noncitizens seeking a green card with pending removal orders.
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While there is no specific number of years of experience required for an NIW application, applicants should have a strong track record of significant success in their industry.
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DED gives temporary protection to individuals who cannot return home due to country-wide risk. DED is generally less expensive than TPS.
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Scott Legal, PC just had a National Interest Exception Application (NIE) approved by the U.S. Consulate in Prague. The NIE was approved under the new, stricter guidance.
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Strategies for dealing with removal of conditions application cases referred to removal proceedings.
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Filing removal of conditions application based on waiver of joint filing requirement because of past abuse, cruelty, battery, or violence.
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Filing removal of conditions application based on the waiver of joint filing requirement because of extreme hardship.
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M-1 visa is a great visa for students that want to come to the U.S. and study at established vocational or other recognized non-academic institutions.
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For NIW applicants who are applying as entrepreneurs, a comprehensive business plan is an important part of the NIW application.
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If you are inadmissible and you are applying for an Adjustment of Status, immigrant or certain non-immigrant visa, you can apply for an I-601 waiver.
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Many clients do not realize that the I-94 Governs their stay in the U.S. Instead, they think that the visa dictates the time they can spend.
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If you are a green card holder and you spend a significant amount of time outside the U.S.
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When adjudicating EB-1A petitions, USCIS will apply a two-part test as explained in Kazarian v. USCIS decision.
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If you plan to leave the US for more than 6 months after filing Naturalization petition, you'll have to rebut absence did not disrupt the Continuous Residence
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You can come to the U.S. as a tourist during COVID, but you have to be aware that travel is restricted if you are coming from certain European countries.
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If you were in certain European countries within 14 days prior to your entry to the U.S., you may not need NIE if you are exempted from the presidential proclamation.
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You have to complete your post completion OPT employment 14 months from the date your work authorization as approved.
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An overview of the main databases consular officers use to screen visa applicants, how they use them, and an introduction to the security advisory opinion (SAO) process.
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Before a U.S. employer an sponsor you for an Eb-2 or Eb-3 green card, the employer will have to file PERM with the Department of labor.
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