Ian E. Scott sits on AILA Panel on Consular Processing
On November 14th, Ian E. Scott from Scott Legal, P.C. sat on an immigration panel to discuss consular processing procedures and issues. The panel [...]
December 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Restored to Current for Most Countries
In the newly released December visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas for most countries have been restored to current after being regressed for a [...]
How do I maintain my green card?
Although a Green Card is thought to be Permanent, there are a number of ways one could lose the permanent residency status. Here is [...]
DOJ and DHS Issue New Asylum Rule Limiting Asylum Seekers
The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security announced today that a new asylum rule has been put into place. Using Presidential authority [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Premium Cigar Brand at the U.S. Consulate in Bern
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Bern. The business is a producer and distributor of a premium cigar [...]
USCIS Expands NTA Categories
USCIS announced today that the agency has expanded the types of applications that can be issued a notice to appear if the application is [...]
Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Terminating DACA
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled on Thursday that the Trump Administration lacked the authority to eliminate the Deferred Action [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for UK National
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval of an E-2 visa for a national of the U.K. at the U.S. consulate in London. The [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for Colombian National
Scott Legal just had an approval of an E-2 visa for a restaurant that was purchased in a shopping mall. The applicant was a [...]
I am from a country that has ESTA – When should I apply for B visa?
When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without [...]
E-2 Visa Approval for Data Analysis Company in London
Scott Legal just received an E-2 visa approval for a data analysis and management platform company based in New York. The applicant is a [...]
Green Card approval for a National Interest Waiver Applicant
We just had a green card approval for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver applicant. The green card was granted without an interview, as the [...]
USCIS Changes InfoPass Scheduling Method
USCIS has announced plans to expand the InfoPass pilot program. InfoPass, Information Services Modernization Program, is a free online service that allows individuals to [...]
Pilot Program for Canadian L-1 Nonimmigrants Extended
USCIS and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have announced that they are extending the joint agency pilot program for Canadian citizens seeking L-1 nonimmigrant [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Aerospace Engineer at the U.S. Consulate in Madrid
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Madrid. The applicant was previously granted an E-2 employee visa at [...]
E-2 Visa Renewal Approval for a Financial Management Services Company at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney. The applicant was renewing the E-2 visa and the business provides financial management [...]
Revised Labor Condition Application
In the coming days, a revised Labor Condition Application (LCA) will be published in the Federal Register that will require employers to name the [...]
USCIS to Automatically Extend TPS for Sudan and Nicaragua Nationals Until April 2019
In response to the temporary preliminary injunction issued against the termination of temporary protected status (TPS) for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan nationals [...]
Michaela Vrazdova Joins Scott Legal
Michaela Vrazdova graduated from the Faculty of Law at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic in September 2016. While studying at Charles University, Ms. [...]
H-1B Cap Visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai for an Accountant
We just had an H-1B employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai for an Accountant. The applicant has a Master's degree from a [...]
Canada’s Cannabis Act and its Impact on Travel to the United States
As of October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana use and certain commercial activities. Despite the [...]
USCIS Policy Update on Medical Examination and Vaccination Records
USCIS released an updated policy manual regarding the Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. USCIS officers use Form I-693, Report of [...]
Scott Legal Lecture at Harvard Law School
Ian E. Scott recently lectured at Harvard Law School to the Immigration Law School class. The lecture focused on business immigration and covered visa [...]
TN Visa Approval for Canadian Lawyer
Scott Legal, P.C. just had a TN approval at Pearson International Airport for a Canadian lawyer under the category of lawyer. The visa was [...]
H-1B Visa Approval for Market Analyst
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an H-1B approval for a market analyst. The approval was based on the April H-1B season and the petition [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Helsinki Finland
Scott Legal, P.C. had another approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Helsinki. The approval was for an advertising business. The [...]
USCIS Clarifies Marital Union for Spousal Naturalization Applications
USCIS has updated a policy guidance clarifying the “married” and “living in marital union” requirements for applicants filing for spousal naturalization. In short, the [...]
November 2018 Visa Bulletin: No Movement on Most EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories
In the newly released 2018 visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas have remained at the dates set in last month’s visa bulletin, after it [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Helsinki, Finland
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval for a hair salon that will open in Naples Florida. The approval was at the [...]
U.S. Judge Rules for California Sanctuary Cities Over Public Safety Grants
U.S. Federal Judge Willian Orrick has blocked the Trump Administration from placing conditions on public safety grants to “sanctuary cities”. Sanctuary cities refers to [...]
TN Visa Approval at Port Huron Border Crossing
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a TN visa at the Port Huron border crossing. The applicant applied under the Management Consulting [...]
US Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Termination of TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan Nationals
U.S. District Judge Edward Chen issued a preliminary injunction in a suite brought by a number of residents on Temporary Protection Status (TPS) against [...]
New USMCA and Its Impact on TN Visa Holders
Canada, Mexico, and the United States have reached an agreement during the last week on a new trilateral trade agreement to replace the North [...]
E-3 Visa approval for a Marketing Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney
We just had an E-3 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney. The employee is a Marketing Manager for a software company. [...]
TN Visa approval for a Canadian National for a Research Assistant position at a U.S. University
We just had an TN visa approval for a Canadian national. The applicant will be a Research Assistant focused on health economics at a [...]
