The requirements of the Form I-864 typically prevent a minor U.S. citizen from sponsoring their spouse for a green card.
Khadija DerrickAugust 6, 2021
Paola has accumulated substantial experience managing cases in both Family and Business Immigration Law, particularly concentrating on EB-1 Extraordinary Ability and EB2-NIW cases. One of her specializations is showcasing the best abilities of professionals attempting to secure a visa through…
Khadija DerrickAugust 5, 2021
John Barrera is an immigration attorney who focuses on removal and deportation defense, humanitarian immigration, and family-based immigration. He has over 15 years of immigration experience and has successfully advocated for thousands of clients in a wide range of immigration…
Khadija DerrickAugust 5, 2021
6 National Interest Exception applications approved by U.S. Consulate Prague.
Khadija DerrickAugust 5, 2021
I am often asked the question of where an entity should incorporate. Many ask about Delaware. Wyoming or Nevada are also options people raise.
Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2021
Canadian officials announced on July 19 that it plans to reopen the U.S. Canada border on August 9, 2021.
Khadija DerrickJuly 30, 2021
On July 29, 2021, USCIS has started notifying employers the results of a second round of selection for the H-1B lottery.
Khadija DerrickJuly 29, 2021
The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected status. The extension is for 18 months, from September 18, 2021 to March 17, 2023.
Khadija DerrickJuly 26, 2021
Scott Legal is pleased to announce, we just had an E-1 treaty trader petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in Monterrey, Mexico.
Khadija DerrickJuly 22, 2021
Scott Legal is happy to announce, we just had a National Interest Exception petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in Prague.
Khadija DerrickJuly 16, 2021
E-2 Specialized Skills Employee Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Prague
Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2021
If you have a green card petition pending and you obtained your Advance parole card based for example on marriage to U.S. citizen or green card holder, you do not need to apply for a National Interest Exception.
Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2021
If your H-1B petition was approved and you are currently working for your future H-1B U.S. employer on an F-1 OPT status, you are in a cap-gap status.
Khadija DerrickJuly 13, 2021
If you want to change your status to F1 status in the U.S. and your status expires more than 30 days before the start date of the program start date, you should file a bridge of gap petition.
Khadija DerrickJuly 12, 2021
Scott Legal just had a concurrent TN approval at the Nogales, Arizona port of entry. The applicant, a Canadian national, was granted concurrent TN status.
Khadija DerrickJuly 9, 2021
USCIS announced on July 7, 2021 that it has reversed its initial guidance on the processing of adjustment of status applications for those adjusting under an approved EB-5 regional center application.
Khadija DerrickJuly 8, 2021
On July 6, 2021, the Department of State expanded National Interest Exception rules, effectively immediately. Previously, NIE were valid for 30 days and single entry only.
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021
Scott Legal is happy to announce, we just had an E-2 investor renewal petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The Consulate approved the petition without an interview.
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021
Scott Legal ,P.C. just had an H-1B Transfer Petition approved by USCIS. The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Nebraska Service Center.
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021
An E-2 visa is a visa category that is available to people from certain countries that want to buy or start a business in the U.S. The visa requires that the applicant invest in the U.S. and that the business…
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021
The EB-5 category provides a green card opportunity for entrepreneurs who prove that they have made an investment of equity capital into a new commercial enterprise that will create at least ten full-time jobs.
Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2021
There has been a significant amount of news lately on the EB-5 program and it is easy to get lost in the weeds. This article summarizes a few of the key points regarding the ever changing landscape of the EB-5…
Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2021
We seek a part-time or full-time immigration associate with a minimum of 3 years of immigration experience as a lawyer.
Khadija DerrickJuly 5, 2021
USCIS has announced that it is offering temporary flexibility for certain benefit requests submitted at lockboxes. Lockbox facilities are centralized locations that USCIS has to receive a variety of applications.
Khadija DerrickJuly 2, 2021
