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What is the Process for a Green Card if I Marry a U.S. Citizen? How do I get a Green Card through Marriage? What are the ways to get a Green Card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What is the Process for a Green Card if I Marry a U.S. Citizen? How do I get a Green Card through Marriage? What are the ways to get a Green Card?

There are three common ways to get a green card through marriage to a U.S. Citizen.  This post summarizes the three different options. Obtaining a Green Card through a Fiancé Visa (K Visa) When the U.S. citizen is living in…
January 31, 2019
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E-2 employee visa approval for a Non-Vessel Owning Common Carrier and Freight Forwarder at the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul Approvals

E-2 employee visa approval for a Non-Vessel Owning Common Carrier and Freight Forwarder at the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul

We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul for an E-2 managerial employee. The applicant is a Regional Manager and the business is a Non-Vessel Owning Common Carrier and Freight Forwarder dealing with import…
January 28, 2019
Immigration and Business Law
Will the definition of public charge change under the current administration? What does this mean for green card applicants? ImmigrationNews

Will the definition of public charge change under the current administration? What does this mean for green card applicants?

On October 10, 2018 a proposed rule was published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), which seeks to change the definition of what immigration officers should consider when determining whether a green card applicant is likely to become…
January 18, 2019
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What is Continuous Residence and Physical Presence? Do I need to satisfy both of them to apply for U.S. citizenship? Immigration

What is Continuous Residence and Physical Presence? Do I need to satisfy both of them to apply for U.S. citizenship?

Two requirements that you need to satisfy to become a U.S. citizen are continuous residence and physical presence. Even though these requirements may sound very similar, they are very different concepts, and it often happens that a person meets one…
January 18, 2019
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What if I am a derivative beneficiary in a green card application and I age out before the green card application is approved? Am I still eligible for a green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What if I am a derivative beneficiary in a green card application and I age out before the green card application is approved? Am I still eligible for a green card?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: Your uncle is a United States citizen and you want to immigrate to the United States. You cannot file form I-130, as nephews and nieces of a United States citizen are not one of the…
January 16, 2019
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Are my spouse and children eligible for green cards if I did not include them on my green card application? What are follow-to-join benefits? Family ImmigrationImmigration

Are my spouse and children eligible for green cards if I did not include them on my green card application? What are follow-to-join benefits?

If you were married or had children at the time your green card application was approved and your spouse or children did not apply for their green cards at that time, they may still be eligible for follow-to-join benefits to…
January 16, 2019
Immigration and Business Law
What is Administrative Processing? What Does Administrative Processing Mean? How long can I Stay in Administrative Processing? Why was I placed in Administrative Processing? Immigration

What is Administrative Processing? What Does Administrative Processing Mean? How long can I Stay in Administrative Processing? Why was I placed in Administrative Processing?

When you apply for a visa (For example, E-2, B-1, H1-B, O-1) at a Consulate, there are several possible outcomes.  The visa can be approved, denied (refused), or the application and applicant can be placed in Administrative Processing. What is…
January 14, 2019
Can An E-2 Visa Denial be Appealed? What Happens if My E-2 Visa is Denied? What can you do if your E-2 visa has been Denied? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can An E-2 Visa Denial be Appealed? What Happens if My E-2 Visa is Denied? What can you do if your E-2 visa has been Denied?

Scott Legal, P.C. has processed hundreds of E-2 visa applications and the firm has an approval rate of approximately 97%. (past results do not predict future outcome).  While most E-2 visas are approved, there are some instances where E-2 applications…
January 10, 2019
Have there been any Changes to the E-2 visa under Trump? Is an E-2 visa harder to get now? Have E-2 Visas Changed? Are there New Rules for E-2 Visas? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Have there been any Changes to the E-2 visa under Trump? Is an E-2 visa harder to get now? Have E-2 Visas Changed? Are there New Rules for E-2 Visas?

An E-2 visa is a visa that allows foreign nationals to come to the U.S. to either purchase or start a business.  The visa requires the applicant to invest money in the U.S. and ultimately hire U.S. workers.  You can…
January 9, 2019
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