Jenny Zhan

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Federal Judge Temporarily Suspends Trump’s Phasing Out of Dreamers

On January 9, 2018, San Francisco based U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued an injunction order stating that safeguards against deportation will remain in place for the nearly 700,000 immigrants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program while…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2018

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Approvals

E-2 Employee Approval at U.S. Consulate in London

Scott Legal, P.C. had an E-2 employee approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a recruitment firm. The firm has processed both investor and employee visas for this firm in the past and the firm has also hired U.S.…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2018

Approvals

Naturalization Approval of French National

Scott Legal, P.C. had an approval for a naturalization application. The green card holder had been in the U.S. for 20 years and recently decided to get his Citizenship. He is also a French national and will attend his swearing in…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2018

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

U.S. and Turkey Resume Full Visa Services

On December 28, 2017, the United States and Turkey have resumed full visa services for its citizens three months after suspension caused by rising tensions. Services were originally halted following Turkey’s arrest of a local employee of the U.S. Consulate…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2018

E-2 Visa Foreign Language Articles Immigration

アメリカでスモールビジネスを始めようと思っていますか? あなたにはE-2ビザが最適化もしれません

自分で事業を起こす計画をこれまでずっと温めて来られたかもしれません。私もそうでしたが、米国のグリーンカードを持っていなかったので、事業を始めるという選択はあり得ないと思っていました。また百万ドルの投資が必要な大規模なビジネス向けのEB-5グリーンカードにも気乗りがしませんでした。弁護士になって自分の法律事務所を始めたいという願いに気付いた時、すぐにE-2の投資駐在員ビザは自分にぴったりの選択だと自覚しました。E-2ビザには滞在期限がなく、家族も一緒に来てアメリカで就業できる上に、投資要求額が比較的低いという主な利点があります。実際、アメリカで事業主になる、という夢は最低$15,000から実現できるかもしれません。 (more…)

Jenny ZhanJanuary 9, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection Status for Salvadorans

On January 8, 2018, the Trump administration announced that it will end Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for the 200,000 Salvadorans who came to the United States nearly two decades ago after El Salvador was hit with a pair of devastating…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2018

Extraordinary Ability Foreign Language Articles Immigration

什么是杰出人才签证？ O-1A＆O-1B签证描述

概述/说明 O-1签证适用于在科学，艺术，教育，商业或体育方面具有非凡能力的个人，或者在电影或电视行业中具有非凡成就，并在国内或国际上获得认可的个人。主要的O-1类别是： O-1A：在科学，教育，商业或体育（不包括艺术，电影或电视行业）方面有非凡成就的个人 O-1B：在电影或电视行业具有非凡艺术能力或非凡成就的个人 (more…)

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2018

Foreign Language Articles Immigration L-1 Visa

L签证是什么？我怎样才能用这个签证在美国创业？

如果一个外国公司派遣员工到本公司在美国设立的公司工作，为员工申请L-1签证是个很好的选择。对于试图在美国开设新办事处的外国公司而言，L签证也是一个很好的选择。员工必须具备一套特定的技能并且必须是经理/主管人员或者有特定的专业知识。在过去，L签证相对容易得到批准，但近几年要求补件（RFE）和被拒绝的L签证申请的数量急剧增加。对于申请专业知识类别的申请人或寻求延期新办公室签证的申请人来说尤其如此。相对较严的审查使得L签证成为难度较高的签证。 (more…)

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2018

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Foreign Language Articles H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

什么是H-1B签证？我是否有资格申请H-1B签证？

H-1B是一种非移民签证，允许美国雇主临时雇用外国工作者从事特殊职业。要获得签证的资格，受益人（外国雇员）必须具有学士学位或同等学历，并且从事的职位有学位要求，并且申请人（美国公司）与受益人之间必须存在有效的雇主 - 雇员关系。申请由雇主提交，受益人不需要在申请书上签字。 (more…)

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2018

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

What is the “Contiguous Territory Rule?” Can I Travel Outside the U.S. if my Visa Stamp is Expired?

As a general rule, foreign nationals on nonimmigrant status must have a valid unexpired visa if they wish to reenter the United States. However, there is an exception that allows a foreign national to enter the U.S. with an expired…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 5, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Approval at U.S. Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica. The visa was approved for an investor operating a cyber-security IT and software development company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 3, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada. The visa was approved for an investor operating a home building project management company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 2, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in London

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in London, England. The E-2 visa was approved for a Managerial Employee, the applicant will be a Manager of a specialty hair studio. You can set up a…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 2, 2018

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Immigration Law Changes & New Law Visa Waivers

Trump Administration Issues New Rules on Visa Waiver Program

On December 15, 2017, the Trump administration announced stricter screening and security measures at airports in Britain, Japan, and the 36 other countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program was originally passed in 1986 with…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

Immigration TN Visa

USCIS Issues New Guideline Definitions for “Economist” Category for TN Visa

On November 20, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum reclassifying the profession of Economist for TN nonimmigration visas. The new guidelines restrict the classification to those who will primarily engage in activities…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada. The E-2 visas were approved for two Investor applicants who owned equal shares of a luxury bath and products company. The visas were approved for…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Nicaragua

On December 14, 2017, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security announced that it would be ending its designation of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for eligible nationals of Nicaragua. The termination of Nicaragua’s TPS will come into effect on January 5,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Switzerland

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Switzerland. The applicant is an Executive for a travel app company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 14, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was a foreign national from Canada. The Visa was issued for 5 years. The applicant applied as an Investor to develop and direct his…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Employee Visa Approved at U.S. Consulate in Paris

Scott Legal just had an E-2 employee visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The applicant was a manager for an upscale French restaurant. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) under the Trump Administration may implement new guidelines terminating a 2015 Rule that extended eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who sought employment-based lawful permanent resident (“LPR”) status.…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

Immigration News

U.S. Embassy in Ankara Resumes Limited Visa Processing Services in Turkey

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey announced that it is resuming limited visa processing services of nonimmigrant visas at U.S. Consular posts in Turkey. The decision comes after the suspension of all nonimmigrant visa services in Turkey due to the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

Immigration Investor Visas

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of International Entrepreneur Rule

The International Entrepreneur Rule, which was supposed to go into effect July 17, 2017, but was delayed until March 14, 2018, is now in effect after a federal district court judge ruling on Friday, December 1, 2017 which vacated the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

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Immigration

What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States

What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States Applying for a visa to enter the United States may be a long process for certain foreign nationals. Applying for an…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions On October 23, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that it will revise its policy regarding prior determinations for nonimmigrant petitions. According to its policy…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017

Federal Judge Temporarily Suspends Trump’s Phasing Out of Dreamers

E-2 Employee Approval at U.S. Consulate in London

Naturalization Approval of French National

U.S. and Turkey Resume Full Visa Services

アメリカでスモールビジネスを始めようと思っていますか? あなたにはE-2ビザが最適化もしれません

Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection Status for Salvadorans

什么是杰出人才签证？ O-1A＆O-1B签证描述

L签证是什么？我怎样才能用这个签证在美国创业？

什么是H-1B签证？我是否有资格申请H-1B签证？

What is the “Contiguous Territory Rule?” Can I Travel Outside the U.S. if my Visa Stamp is Expired?

E-2 Approval at U.S. Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in London

Trump Administration Issues New Rules on Visa Waiver Program

USCIS Issues New Guideline Definitions for “Economist” Category for TN Visa

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada

DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Nicaragua

E-2 Visa Approval in Switzerland

E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

E-2 Employee Visa Approved at U.S. Consulate in Paris

USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders

U.S. Embassy in Ankara Resumes Limited Visa Processing Services in Turkey

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of International Entrepreneur Rule

What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions

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