Generally, you can only work for the one employer that sponsored you for an H-1B visa, in a role that was described in the H-1b petition.
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You may come to the U.S. on ESTA while your visa petition is pending, but in some situations, you may face extra scrutiny at the border.
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NIW applicants have the benefit of self-petitioning. Entrepreneurs, consultants and other applicants who want more flexibility in their future work plans may prefer to self-petition.
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On April 27, 2021, USCIS announced that it will begin giving deference to prior decisions when adjudicating requests for an extension of stay.
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If your case is outside the normal processing time, you can file an e-request or call USCIS to follow up on the status of your petition.
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You can set up a company in the U.S. that will sponsor you for an O-1 visa. You can file a self-petition for Eb-1a green card (no company set up…
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When filing form I-751, you should submit evidence that your marriage was bona fide, copy of your green card, and marriage certificate.
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You can file your N-400 petition if your I-751 petition is pending, but you request that USCIS adjudicates the I-751 at your naturalization interview.
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You can come to the U.S. and attend a Board meeting either as a business visitor on ESTA or on a B-1 visa.
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Scientific Technicians/Technologists can apply for a TN visa under NAFTA but they will have to meet specific requirements.
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When applying for an E-1 visa, you should submit a trade spreadsheet summarizing the trade between the U.S and your home country.
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This waiver is designed to give an Immigration Judge authority to waive or forgive any fraud related act used to obtain a green card.
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NIW applicants who are qualifying based on exceptional ability should provide as much documentation as possible to show they are exceptional compared to others in their field.
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On April 8, The State Department have expanded National Interest Exception to those travelling on immigrant and fiancé(e) visas and certain exchange visitors. This expansion will apply to the following…
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If you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S.…
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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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