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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Employee (Manager) for Recruitment Company at Consulate in London

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a U.K. national treaty employee. The applicant was approved for an Employee Visa for a recruitment company. Click on the buttons below in order…

IanScottJune 21, 2016

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Immigration

What is the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy and How Does It Help Relatives of Filipino Veteran Soldiers?

What is the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy (FWVP Policy)? The FWVP Policy is a discretionary grant by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allowing family members of Filipino World War II Veterans with approved Form…

IanScottJune 8, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for an Italian National at the U.S. Consulate in Rome

We just received a 5-year approval at the U.S. Consulate in Rome for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of an Italian national treaty investor. With his American partner, the investor co-founded a consulting business specializing in the introduction and promotion of Made in…

IanScottMay 19, 2016

Approvals

Scott Legal obtains USCIS Approves I-751 Waiver of Joint Filing Application for Conditional Resident

We just received an approval from USCIS for a Form I-751 Waiver of Joint Filing for Conditional Resident recently divorced from her U.S. Citizen spouse. Client is now a legal permanent resident and will receive a permanent green card. Click on the buttons…

IanScottMay 18, 2016

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Immigration

I am a Foreign Student on an F-1 Visa. How will the New STEM-OPT Extension Rule Affect Me?

Effective May 10th 2016, F-1 students with degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) who elect to pursue 12 months of post-completion optional practical training (OPT) may extend their STEM-OPT period by 24 months. What is OPT? OPT is…

IanScottMay 10, 2016

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Business Plans E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Why Hiring a Lawyer to Draft Your Business Plan Can Increase Your Chances of Approval for an E-2 Visa

Abbreviations, jargon, and buzzwords. Every profession is plagued with obscure, industry-specific vocabulary. We routinely use these terms and phrases and because careers are such an important part of our lives, we often take for granted that they are not part…

IanScottMay 3, 2016

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration News

H-1B News: USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2017 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions

USCIS announced on May 2, 2016, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in the computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Additionally, USCIS…

IanScottMay 2, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for a Norwegian National at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Norwegian national, his spouse and two children. The investor purchased and will manage a landscaping company. Click on the buttons below in…

IanScottApril 27, 2016

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is the Impact on an H-1B Petition if an Employee Takes Paid or Unpaid Leave?

If you are in H-1B status and decide to take a leave of absence, you may wonder what happens to your visa status. The impact on immigration status is dependent on the type of leave that an employee takes and…

IanScottApril 15, 2016

Approvals

Deportation cancelled for undocumented Colombian national grandfathered under INA 245i

We recently received a decision from an immigration judge granting our motion to reopen and terminate the deportation order for an undocumented Colombian petitioner. The petitioner was grandfathered under INA 245i, an expired provision in the Immigration and Nationality Act,…

IanScottApril 13, 2016

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration News

USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap for FY 2017

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year (FY) 2017. The agency has again received more than the limit of 20,000 H-1B petitions filed under the U.S. advanced degree exemption. USCIS will use a…

IanScottApril 11, 2016

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Family Immigration Immigration

What are the DAPA and DACA Expansion Programs? How Will the Supreme Court’s Decision in U.S. v. Texas Affect Me?

On April 18, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear U.S. v. Texas, the landmark immigration case where Texas and 25 other states sued the Federal government to oppose President Obama’s Executive Actions, which would provide relief from…

IanScottApril 1, 2016

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

B-1 in Lieu of H-1B: What is It and How Can It Help my Business?

The B-1, Business Visitor Visa has many uses and is a valuable visa for people seeking to come to the United States to perform limited business activities such as attending a conference or a Board Meeting. However, the B-1 visa…

IanScottMarch 31, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Two Canadian Investors at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of two Canadian investors and a dependent spouse. The investors, a father-and-son business team, co-own and will manage two family-style eateries and…

IanScottMarch 22, 2016

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Department of Homeland Security Issues Final Rule on Two-Year OPT Extension for STEM Students

On March 11th 2016, the Department of Homeland Security issued a rule allowing certain students on F-1 visas with degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from U.S. institutions of higher education, who elect to pursue 12 months of…

IanScottMarch 18, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved for Finnish National Investor for Promotion and Management Company at the U.S. Consulate in Helsinki

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for renewal of an E-2 visa for a Finnish national at the U.S. Consulate in Helsinki. The visa was approved for an iowner-investor in a company offering promotion (sales) and management services for touring exhibits. Click on…

IanScottMarch 15, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for British National Employee of Recruitment Firm at the London Consulate

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an E-2 visa for a British national at the U.S. Consulate in London. The visa was approved for an employee of a recruitment firm focused on specialist markets across the Financial, Industry & Commerce and Professional…

IanScottMarch 15, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Granted by USCIS for a Freight Forwarding Company for Investor from Turkey

We just received an approval for E-2 visa and change of status applications filed at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a Turkish investor and his spouse. The applicant invested in and became co-owner of a Non-Vessel Owning Common…

IanScottMarch 14, 2016

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

I’m a victim of a crime. Are there any remedies available for me?

The FBI recently reported an overall increase of 1.7% in the number of violent crimes for the first 6 months of 2015 compared with figures reported for the same time in 2014. That year, there were around 5.4 million violent…

IanScottMarch 11, 2016

Business & Corporate Contracts Español

El Arte De Networking – La Creación De Redes De Contactos – Para Generar Negocio

Cuando comienzas a trabajar en un buffet de abogados grande o en otra compañía, probablemente no tiene que preocuparse por generar negocio. Sin embargo, siendo un buffet de abogados nuevo o dueño de negocio, es importante crear redes de contactos…

IanScottMarch 10, 2016

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Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up

What is the LLC Publication Requirement and How Does it Impact my New Business?

What is the LLC Publication requirement? Limited Liability Companies formed in New York must publish notice of the company’s formation in two publications (one daily and one weekly) for six consecutive weeks. The notices must be posted within 120 days…

IanScottMarch 4, 2016

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Visa Waivers

Cancellation of Removal: A Remedy for Rehabilitated Green Card Holders with Deportable Criminal Convictions – PART II: Relief for LPRs

PART II: Relief for LPRs What is Cancellation of Removal? Cancellation of removal is an immigration remedy available to immediate relatives of U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs or Green Card Holders) with good moral character and are able…

IanScottMarch 2, 2016

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Visa Waivers

Cancellation of Removal: A Remedy for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents in Removal Proceedings with Deep and Enduring Ties in the U.S. – PART I: Relief for non-LPRs

PART I: Relief for Non-LPRs What is Cancellation of Removal? Cancellation of removal is an immigration remedy available to immediate relatives of U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs or Green Card Holders) with good moral character and are able…

IanScottMarch 2, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Recruitment Firm at the London Consulate for British National

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an E-2 visa for a British national at the U.S. Consulate in London. The visa was approved for an investor who started a recruitment firm focused on specialist markets across the Financial, Industry & Commerce and…

IanScottMarch 2, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian Investor in the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an E-2 visa for a national of Canada at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The visa was approved for a single investor who started a company that offers diversified indirect lending solutions. Click on the buttons below…

IanScottMarch 1, 2016

E-2 Visa Approved for Employee (Manager) for Recruitment Company at Consulate in London

What is the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy and How Does It Help Relatives of Filipino Veteran Soldiers?

E-2 Visa Approved for an Italian National at the U.S. Consulate in Rome

Scott Legal obtains USCIS Approves I-751 Waiver of Joint Filing Application for Conditional Resident

I am a Foreign Student on an F-1 Visa. How will the New STEM-OPT Extension Rule Affect Me?

Why Hiring a Lawyer to Draft Your Business Plan Can Increase Your Chances of Approval for an E-2 Visa

H-1B News: USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2017 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions

E-2 Visa Approved for a Norwegian National at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt

What is the Impact on an H-1B Petition if an Employee Takes Paid or Unpaid Leave?

Deportation cancelled for undocumented Colombian national grandfathered under INA 245i

USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap for FY 2017

What are the DAPA and DACA Expansion Programs? How Will the Supreme Court’s Decision in U.S. v. Texas Affect Me?

B-1 in Lieu of H-1B: What is It and How Can It Help my Business?

E-2 Visa Approved for Two Canadian Investors at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Department of Homeland Security Issues Final Rule on Two-Year OPT Extension for STEM Students

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved for Finnish National Investor for Promotion and Management Company at the U.S. Consulate in Helsinki

E-2 Visa Approved for British National Employee of Recruitment Firm at the London Consulate

E-2 Visa Granted by USCIS for a Freight Forwarding Company for Investor from Turkey

I’m a victim of a crime. Are there any remedies available for me?

El Arte De Networking – La Creación De Redes De Contactos – Para Generar Negocio

What is the LLC Publication Requirement and How Does it Impact my New Business?

Cancellation of Removal: A Remedy for Rehabilitated Green Card Holders with Deportable Criminal Convictions – PART II: Relief for LPRs

Cancellation of Removal: A Remedy for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents in Removal Proceedings with Deep and Enduring Ties in the U.S. – PART I: Relief for non-LPRs

E-2 Visa Approved for Recruitment Firm at the London Consulate for British National

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian Investor in the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

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