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Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress with No Changes EB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasNews

Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress with No Changes

Congress extended the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allowing the visa program to run in its current format until December. The House and Senate approved short-term federal spending legislation containing an extension for the program’s Regional Center component through December 9,…
September 30, 2016
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What Can You Do When You are Unhappy with your E-2 lawyer? I am Unhappy with my E-2 Lawyer, What Can I Do? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasQuestions & Answers

What Can You Do When You are Unhappy with your E-2 lawyer? I am Unhappy with my E-2 Lawyer, What Can I Do?

Finding a good E-2 visa lawyer is difficult and this is especially the case as some law firms will file E-2 visa immigration petitions with little or no experience in the area.  E-2 visas have unique issues and knowledge and…
September 28, 2016
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Can I Work for Multiple Companies on an E-2 visa? Can I Work for a Subsidiary of the E-2 Company Where I am Currently Employed? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I Work for Multiple Companies on an E-2 visa? Can I Work for a Subsidiary of the E-2 Company Where I am Currently Employed?

There are a few different types of E-2 visas, including the E-2 Investor visa, the E-2 Employee visa and the E-2 dependent visa. You can read more about the different types of E-2 visas here and here. E-2 dependent spouses…
September 28, 2016
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Can my child come with me to the U.S. on my E-2 visa? What happens to my child’s status when he or she turns 21? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can my child come with me to the U.S. on my E-2 visa? What happens to my child’s status when he or she turns 21?

Nonimmigrant visas such as the E, L, O, and H-1B allow for the principal visa holder’s children to also come to the United States with dependent visas. The children are permitted to stay in the U.S. and can attend school,…
September 28, 2016
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How Will the New I-601A Rule Affect Foreign National Workers, Families and Individuals in the U.S.? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

How Will the New I-601A Rule Affect Foreign National Workers, Families and Individuals in the U.S.?

Our staff attended the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Session on Tuesday, September 20th 2016, where USCIS discussed the new i-601A Provisional Waiver Rules. We have noted points of interest and would like to share this information…
September 28, 2016
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Can I apply for a green card for my child after my child turns 21? What happens if my child turns 21 before a visa becomes available? Family ImmigrationImmigration

Can I apply for a green card for my child after my child turns 21? What happens if my child turns 21 before a visa becomes available?

The Immigration and Nationality Act defines a “child” as a person under the age of 21. If you have a child that is 21 or over the age of 21, he or she would be classified by Immigration as a…
September 22, 2016
What is Happening to the EB-5 Investor Visa Program? How Will the Reauthorization Affect Foreign Nationals Who Want to Invest in the United States? EB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

What is Happening to the EB-5 Investor Visa Program? How Will the Reauthorization Affect Foreign Nationals Who Want to Invest in the United States?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a green card option for an immigrant entrepreneur that would like to buy an existing business, start a business (Direct Investment) or invest in a job creation project such as large construction projects including…
September 16, 2016
What is the Diversity Lottery? When does the Diversity Lottery open? Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery if I am in the U.S. without status? Immigration

What is the Diversity Lottery? When does the Diversity Lottery open? Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery if I am in the U.S. without status?

The Diversity Lottery is a program that provides green cards for people from countries with historically low rates of immigration through a lottery system. 50,000 green cards will be awarded for Fiscal Year 2018 (which begins on October 2017), and…
September 16, 2016
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E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Geological Interpretation Services Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Geological Interpretation Services Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Canadian national treaty investor and his spouse. The investor started a consulting company interpreting geological data for oil and gas operators. Click on the buttons…
September 14, 2016
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E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Alternative Learning Center at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Alternative Learning Center at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Canadian national treaty investor and her spouse. The investor started an alternative learning center offering language and eloquence classes for children as well as…
September 14, 2016
Immigration
If my company transfers me abroad, will I still be able to apply for citizenship? Can I apply for citizenship if I have to spend time outside of the United States? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

If my company transfers me abroad, will I still be able to apply for citizenship? Can I apply for citizenship if I have to spend time outside of the United States?

In today’s global economy, intercompany transfers between U.S. companies, their foreign branches, or subsidiaries are common. For green card holders of the United States who are planning to apply for citizenship, these absences from the U.S. raise concerns about whether…
September 6, 2016
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L-1A Visa Approved for Indian National Executive of Basmati Rice Company filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

L-1A Visa Approved for Indian National Executive of Basmati Rice Company filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an L-1A visa for an Indian national from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The visa was approved for an executive of a basmati rice company based in India. Click on the buttons below in order to…
September 6, 2016
Immigration
How Will Traveling Outside the U.S. Affect My Green Card? How Will Travel Affect My Citizenship Application? Family ImmigrationImmigration

How Will Traveling Outside the U.S. Affect My Green Card? How Will Travel Affect My Citizenship Application?

If my company transfers me abroad, will I still be able to apply for citizenship? Can I apply for citizenship if I have to spend time outside of the United States? In today’s global economy, intercompany transfers between U.S. companies…
September 2, 2016
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Is there a new visa for start-ups? What is the proposed new visa for entrepreneurs? – A look at the new rule for parole for international entrepreneurs Business & Corporate ContractsImmigrationInvestor Visas

Is there a new visa for start-ups? What is the proposed new visa for entrepreneurs? – A look at the new rule for parole for international entrepreneurs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule to allow international entrepreneurs to have temporary permission to be in the United States in order to start and develop their businesses. This is only a proposed rule and has…
September 2, 2016
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E-2 Visa Approved for Swiss National for Travel App Company at the U.S. Consulate in Bern, Switzerland Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Swiss National for Travel App Company at the U.S. Consulate in Bern, Switzerland

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Bern, Switzerland for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Swiss national treaty investor, his spouse and two children. The investor started a technology startup that develops travel apps and invested $100,000 with total…
September 1, 2016
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E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Boutique-style Retail Store at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Boutique-style Retail Store at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Canadian national treaty investor. The investor started a boutique-style retail store specializing in sustainable lab-grown diamonds and gemstones. Click on the buttons below in…
August 30, 2016
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