IanScott

Immigration Fraud: Don’t Be a Victim

On June 2nd 2015, the Daily News reported that a 69-year-old man from Brooklyn scammed area residents out of thousands of dollars by posing as an immigration attorney licensed to provide immigration services. His fraud was uncovered as a result…

IanScottOctober 6, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Does Source of Funds for EB-5 Work?

Example of EB-5 Source of Funds Information for a Family Gift When filing an EB-5 investor petition (I-526 Petition), an investor must prove the money they are investing comes from a “legitimate source” and that the money was “obtained through…

IanScottOctober 6, 2015

Immigration

2017 Visa Lottery is Here!

The 2017 Visa Lottery Program is here again. The online registration is now open and will remain open until Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST). This program is administered annually and is geared towards attracting…

IanScottOctober 3, 2015

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Approvals

L-1A Visa Approved for Executive

Scott Legal, P.C. has obtained an L-1A approval for an executive for a Coffee company. The executive is a national from Brazil and the visa was approved for 3 Years. Scott Legal, P.C. focuses on investor visas and processes E-2…

IanScottOctober 2, 2015

Approvals

EB-5 – I-526 Approval for Regional Center Investment for Japanese National

Scott Legal, P.C. has obtained an I-526 approval for a regional center investment for a national of Japan. Scott legal focuses on investor visas and processes E-2 visas, EB-5 visas and L-1 Visas. Turn to Scott Legal P.C. for all…

IanScottOctober 2, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration News

Breaking News: EB-5 Program Extended in Current Format until December 11, 2015

The EB-5 investor visa is a green card option for an entrepreneur that would like to buy or start a business (Direct Investment) or an investor who wants to invest in a job creation project such as the building of…

IanScottOctober 1, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Travel While My I-526 is Pending? How Does an Immigrant Visa Petition impact Travel?

EB5 Overview The EB-5 process is a 3 step process. At each step a government form and supporting documentation will be filed with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). The steps are as follows: File Form I-526, Immigrant…

IanScottSeptember 30, 2015

Family Immigration Immigration

Planning to Apply for Permanent Residency? Learn about the New Procedures in Determining Visa Availability and how it affects you

Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a permanent resident (green card) based on a family or employment-based petition? The Visa Bulletin and procedures for determining visa availability has changed! What does this mean for you? On September…

IanScottSeptember 29, 2015

News

Ian E. Scott Named Rising Star Super Lawyer

Ian E. Scott, Esq. was selected and named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. This honor is afforded to the top 2.5% of lawyers in any State and Mr. Scott was selected in New York. Super Lawyers is a Thomson and…

IanScottSeptember 23, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What is Happening to the EB-5 Program? What Are the Changes Being Proposed to the EB-5 Program and Regional Centers and Is the Investment Amount for EB-5 Increasing?

IanScottSeptember 23, 2015

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Just have the Intention to Start a Business and get an E-2 Visa? What Does Real and Operating Mean for an E-2 Visa?

An E-2 visa can be a perfect visa option for an entrepreneur that wants to start a new business in the U.S.. The applicant must be from a Treaty country and must also invest in the U.S. and ultimately create…

IanScottSeptember 21, 2015

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Family Immigration Immigration

Consular Processing: Applying for a Green Card While Out of the U.S.

When applying for a green card, you will either adjust status or obtain the green card through Consular processing. If you are in the United States, you will normally apply by filing an I-485 petition with USCIS to adjust your…

IanScottSeptember 19, 2015

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What Can I Do If I am Barred from Getting A Green Card? Green Card Immigration Waivers Explained

1. What are Immigration Waivers? Immigration waivers “forgive” certain grounds of ineligibility that would normally prevent an applicant from receiving an immigration benefit or visa. Waivers can be granted for temporary visas (For example, a B visa (Tourist visa), an…

IanScottSeptember 18, 2015

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Eligibility for 601A Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence – Some Examples of Possible Successful Strategies

601A Waiver – Some Examples of Possible Successful Case Strategies Many people find themselves in the position of having an approved I-130 application but are ineligible to apply for a green card because they have been in the U.S. without…

IanScottSeptember 18, 2015

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What is Extreme Hardship? Extreme Hardship Explained and How it is Used to Obtain a Green Card Waiver

Immigration waivers “forgive” certain grounds of ineligibility that would normally prevent an applicant from receiving an immigration benefit. Waivers can be granted for temporary visas (For example, B visa (Tourist visa), E-2 Visa (Investor Visa), H-1B (Specialty Worker) and also…

IanScottSeptember 18, 2015

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Can I Get A Green Card if I Overstayed my Visa? 601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Explained

Many people find themselves in the position of having an approved I-130 application but are ineligible to apply for a green card because they have been in the U.S. without proper papers for over 180 days. For some individuals a…

IanScottSeptember 18, 2015

Approvals

E-2 Employee Visa obtained for a Belgian national

E-2 Employee Visa obtained for a Belgian national at the consulate in Brussels, Belgium. The application was approved for a consulting company without any request for additional evidence and with a relatively low investment amount. Click on the buttons below…

IanScottSeptember 17, 2015

Approvals

TN Visa Approved For Canadian National

Scott Legal, P.C. obtains TN Visa Approval for Recreational Therapist for Canadian National. Look to Scott Legal, P.C. if you have any visa needs. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN,…

IanScottSeptember 8, 2015

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at Consulate in Paris for E-2 Employee

E-2 Employee Visa obtained for a French national at the consulate in Paris. Scott Legal, P.C. has processed E-2 visa applications at the U.S. Consulate in Paris before and we are very familiar with their process. Click on the buttons…

IanScottSeptember 8, 2015

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at Consulate in Tel Aviv for Georgian nationals

Scott Legal, P.C. E-2 Visa approval obtained for two investors at the Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel. The two investors were from Georgia. The approval was obtained with a low investment amount for a start up business. Click on…

IanScottSeptember 8, 2015

Approvals

Another E-2 Visa Approval for U.K. national at London Consulate

Scott Legal, P.C. E-2 obtained a Visa Approval for a U.K. national for a computer consulting company. The approval was obtained with a low investment amount at the Consulate in London. Scott Legal, P.C. regularly processes E-2 visa applications at…

IanScottAugust 17, 2015

News

Scott Legal P.C. a “Top Contributor” to EB-5 Investor Magazine

We are pleased to announce that we were just named a top contributor to the EB-5 Investor Magazine. The publication is one of the leading EB-5 publications and only accepts members after they have proved their EB-5 experience. Turn to…

IanScottAugust 16, 2015

Approvals

Scott Legal, P.C. obtains E-2 Visa Approval For Canadian National for 5 Years with Low Investment Amount.

Scott Legal, P.C. E-2 obtained a Visa Approval for 5 years for a Canadian national for a computer consulting company. The approval was obtained with a low investment amount of $60,000 and the Consulate did not request any additional evidence.…

IanScottAugust 16, 2015

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

Comparison of the E-2 Visa and the L-1 Visa

E-2 or L-1 Visas are two visa options that investors and entrepreneurs often turn to in order to start up business operations in the U.S.. While both allow a business owner to run a business in the U.S., they have…

IanScottAugust 12, 2015

Approvals

Scott Legal, P.C. obtains TN Visa Approval for Graphic Designer for Mexican National

Scott Legal, P.C. obtains TN Visa Approval for Graphic Designer for Mexican National for a job with a start up company. TN visas are one of many visas that Scott Legal, P.C. processes. Look to Scott Legal, P.C. if you…

IanScottJuly 30, 2015

Immigration Fraud: Don’t Be a Victim

How Does Source of Funds for EB-5 Work?

2017 Visa Lottery is Here!

L-1A Visa Approved for Executive

EB-5 – I-526 Approval for Regional Center Investment for Japanese National

Breaking News: EB-5 Program Extended in Current Format until December 11, 2015

Can I Travel While My I-526 is Pending? How Does an Immigrant Visa Petition impact Travel?

Planning to Apply for Permanent Residency? Learn about the New Procedures in Determining Visa Availability and how it affects you

Ian E. Scott Named Rising Star Super Lawyer

What is Happening to the EB-5 Program? What Are the Changes Being Proposed to the EB-5 Program and Regional Centers and Is the Investment Amount for EB-5 Increasing?

Can I Just have the Intention to Start a Business and get an E-2 Visa? What Does Real and Operating Mean for an E-2 Visa?

Consular Processing: Applying for a Green Card While Out of the U.S.

What Can I Do If I am Barred from Getting A Green Card? Green Card Immigration Waivers Explained

Eligibility for 601A Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence – Some Examples of Possible Successful Strategies

What is Extreme Hardship? Extreme Hardship Explained and How it is Used to Obtain a Green Card Waiver

Can I Get A Green Card if I Overstayed my Visa? 601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Explained

E-2 Employee Visa obtained for a Belgian national

TN Visa Approved For Canadian National

E-2 Visa Approval at Consulate in Paris for E-2 Employee

E-2 Visa Approval at Consulate in Tel Aviv for Georgian nationals

Another E-2 Visa Approval for U.K. national at London Consulate

Scott Legal P.C. a “Top Contributor” to EB-5 Investor Magazine

Scott Legal, P.C. obtains E-2 Visa Approval For Canadian National for 5 Years with Low Investment Amount.

Comparison of the E-2 Visa and the L-1 Visa

Scott Legal, P.C. obtains TN Visa Approval for Graphic Designer for Mexican National

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