Khadija Derrick

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico Consulting Business

We just had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Mexico City, Mexico. The applicant started a consulting business in Florida focusing on cross-border business strategy.

Khadija DerrickNovember 20, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Home Development Company

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The business, based in Florida, is a painting, renovation, and home development company. The applicant is a national of Canada…

Khadija DerrickNovember 20, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Residential and Commercial Construction Company

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto.

Khadija DerrickNovember 20, 2023

Family Immigration

DV Lottery: What does a country of eligibility/chargeability mean?

For a DV lottery application, you either have to be born in one of the eligible countries for the particular fiscal year, or you must be chargeable to such country.

Khadija DerrickNovember 20, 2023

Family Immigration

I want to abandon my green card. Will this impact my children?

A parent’s intent to abandon their green card will be imputed to the minor children who are in their custody and control.

Khadija DerrickNovember 17, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Renewal at the Consulate in Toronto for Mediterranean Restaurant

Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an approval on an E-2 visa renewal at the consulate in Toronto.

Khadija DerrickNovember 16, 2023

Family Immigration

What is the process to abandon a green card? What is Form I-407?

If a green card holder wants to abandon their legal permanent resident status, they can file Form I-407 with USCIS or CBP.

Khadija DerrickNovember 16, 2023

Family Immigration

I am an F-1 student who earned a Bachelor’s degree and used 6 months of my OPT. Can I use the remainder of the OPT if I get a second Bachelor’s degree?

Foreign nationals who come to the U.S. on F-1 student visas may have the opportunity to apply for work authorization before or after their graduation.

Khadija DerrickNovember 15, 2023

E-2 Visa

Is it possible to obtain an E-2 visa and then switch to an EB1C green card?

It is possible to switch from an E2 visa to an EB1C green card as long as the applicant meets all the EB1C requirements.

Khadija DerrickNovember 15, 2023

Uncategorized

What are the consequences under the new Florida law (Senate Bill 1718) if I employ or provide transportation to an undocumented worker?

Requirements and penalties created by Florida law FL 1718 for employers that employ undocumented workers.

Khadija DerrickNovember 14, 2023

Family Immigration

What Happens if my Filing Fee is Rejected?

USCIS requires filing fees for the majority of non-immigrant and immigrant applications. Filing fees can be paid through the following methods.

Khadija DerrickNovember 13, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

A Summary of USCIS’s Proposed Changes to the H1B Program

USCIS has proposed several key changes to the H-1B regulations.

Khadija DerrickNovember 10, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney for Blockchain Advisory Business

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney.

Khadija DerrickNovember 9, 2023

EB-5 Visa

The State Department Announces Considerable Regression for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 Applications

The State Department announces considerable retrogression for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 applications.

Khadija DerrickNovember 9, 2023

Approvals

E-2 to National Interest Waiver Approved in 5 days for a Graphic Design Entrepreneur

We just had a National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved in 5 days from USCIS Nebraska Service Center after submission with premium processing.

Khadija DerrickNovember 8, 2023

Family Immigration

I Renewed My Passport After My DS-160 was Submitted, Can I Change My Passport Information?

What happens if you renew your passport after the DS-160 form is submitted?

Khadija DerrickNovember 8, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Purchase of Cleaning Business

We just had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada. The applicant purchased a cleaning business in South Carolina.

Khadija DerrickNovember 7, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Two Investors Operating a Cleaning Business

We just had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada for two co-investors.

Khadija DerrickNovember 6, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Sydney for an Events Management and Consulting Business

We just had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Sydney, Australia.

Khadija DerrickNovember 6, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Renewal Visa Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Real Estate Development Firm

We just had an E-2 renewal petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada.

Khadija DerrickNovember 6, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Convenience Store and Gas Station

We just had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada. The applicant purchased a convenience store and gas station located in Ohio.

Khadija DerrickNovember 6, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Change of Status Petition Approved by USCIS for Skincare Retailer

We just had an E-2 Change of status petition approved by USCIS. The E-2 investor is a national of Romania who entered the US on a B1 visa.

Khadija DerrickNovember 6, 2023

Approvals

O-1A Petition Approved by USCIS for a Behavioral Scientist

We just had an O-1A petition approved for a behavioral scientist by the California Service Center.

Khadija DerrickNovember 6, 2023

Family Immigration

I received a NOID asking for an I-693 Medical Exam. What should I do?

Some USCIS offices may issue a NOID and request a completed medical exam, other offices may issue an RFE.

Khadija DerrickNovember 6, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Company that Sells Nutritional Supplements for Pets

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto.

Khadija DerrickNovember 3, 2023

E-2 Visa Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico Consulting Business

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Home Development Company

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Residential and Commercial Construction Company

DV Lottery: What does a country of eligibility/chargeability mean?

I want to abandon my green card. Will this impact my children?

E-2 Visa Renewal at the Consulate in Toronto for Mediterranean Restaurant

What is the process to abandon a green card? What is Form I-407?

I am an F-1 student who earned a Bachelor’s degree and used 6 months of my OPT. Can I use the remainder of the OPT if I get a second Bachelor’s degree?

Is it possible to obtain an E-2 visa and then switch to an EB1C green card?

What are the consequences under the new Florida law (Senate Bill 1718) if I employ or provide transportation to an undocumented worker?

What Happens if my Filing Fee is Rejected?

A Summary of USCIS’s Proposed Changes to the H1B Program

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney for Blockchain Advisory Business

The State Department Announces Considerable Regression for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 Applications

E-2 to National Interest Waiver Approved in 5 days for a Graphic Design Entrepreneur

I Renewed My Passport After My DS-160 was Submitted, Can I Change My Passport Information?

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Purchase of Cleaning Business

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Two Investors Operating a Cleaning Business

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Sydney for an Events Management and Consulting Business

E-2 Renewal Visa Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Real Estate Development Firm

E-2 Visa Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Convenience Store and Gas Station

E-2 Change of Status Petition Approved by USCIS for Skincare Retailer

O-1A Petition Approved by USCIS for a Behavioral Scientist

I received a NOID asking for an I-693 Medical Exam. What should I do?

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Company that Sells Nutritional Supplements for Pets

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