Khadija Derrick

Family Immigration

My green card was approved but I have not received it yet. Can I travel?

Foreign nationals with approved green card applications should wait to travel internationally until they receive their green card or get an I-551 stamp in their passport.

Khadija DerrickAugust 18, 2023

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Questions & Answers

I am an influencer and I am traveling to the US for vacation, where I would publish posts about my trip and earn income from it. Can I do this on B1/B2 visitor or ESTA status, or do I need a work visa?

Depending on the facts, it may be permissible for an influencer to create content while being on B1/B2 or ESTA, but this is very much dependent on the specific facts of each case.

Khadija DerrickAugust 17, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

I am interested in participating in the H1B lottery. What information is needed for to submit an H1B registration? FY 2024

Registering an applicant for the H1B lottery is a fairly straightforward process, but care must be taken on complying with the right procedures within the time window that USCIS designates.

Khadija DerrickAugust 16, 2023

Family Immigration Uncategorized

My I-751 was approved but my green card was never delivered. What should I do?

If you did not receive your green card, you should call USCIS and you may need to file an I-90 form.

Khadija DerrickAugust 15, 2023

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Approvals

EB-5 Investor Visa I-526 Approval

We just had an EB-5 Investor Visa I-526 Approval. The applicant invested in a regional center and is from Canada.

Khadija DerrickAugust 14, 2023

Family Immigration

Receiving an I-551 Stamp by Mail

Applicants can now receive I-551 temporary stamps by mail.

Khadija DerrickAugust 14, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for a Business Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.

Khadija DerrickAugust 11, 2023

Approvals

I-526 Approval for Canadian Nationals

Scott Legal just had an I-526 approval for Canadian nationals.

Khadija DerrickAugust 11, 2023

A team of skilled professionals gathered around a table

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Do I need to file an amended H1B to move from full-time to part-time?

Changing from full-time to part-time is considered a material change and the employer will need to file an amended H1B petition with a new LCA.

Khadija DerrickAugust 11, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Can I work remotely from my home on an H1B visa?

Yes, you can set a home office as an H1B worksite, but care must be taken to comply with LCA (Labor Certification Application) requirements.

Khadija DerrickAugust 10, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the California Service Center

We just had an E-2 Petition approved by the California Service Center.

Khadija DerrickAugust 9, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

H-1B1: A great visa option for Nationals of Chile and Singapore

Nationals of Chile and Singapore can qualify for an H1b1 visa if they have an offer from a US employer to work in a specialty occupation and have at least a Bachelor’s degree.

Khadija DerrickAugust 9, 2023

Uncategorized

We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate

We seek a full-time Business Immigration Associate with a minimum of 2 years of business immigration experience as a lawyer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 8, 2023

A business woman holding a Canadian flag.

Canadian Immigration

5 Major Differences of Canadian and US immigration Systems

5 notable differences of Canadian and US immigration. Nation-specific quotas; age; time spent in country; language tests; requirement for a sponsoring employer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 7, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

What is a private immigration bill, and how and when should it be used?

An overview of the private immigration bill, and how and when to use it.

Khadija DerrickAugust 5, 2023

Approvals

I-140 approval for EB-3 Skilled Worker with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

We just had an I-140 approval with USCIS for an EB-3 skilled worker.

Khadija DerrickAugust 4, 2023

Canadian Immigration

Top 5 pathways for work authorization in Canada

This post will provide an overview of the top 5 common pathways that employers, employees, and entrepreneurs can use to obtain temporary work authorization in Canada: LMIA based, Intracompany transferee, Treaty Professional, C11 Entrepreneur, and Treaty Investor.

Khadija DerrickAugust 4, 2023

A happy couple looking at a recent green card approval

Approvals Uncategorized

Green Card Approval for Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

We just had a green card approval with USCIS for a spouse of a U.S. citizen.

Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Can I Use my Work Visa to Enter the U.S. if I Changed Employers?

If a visa holder has changed employers in the same visa category, they may be able to use their existing visa to enter the U.S., even if it is annotated with the name of their prior employer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2023

Approvals

I-140 Approval for EB-3 Professional with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

We just had an I-140 approval with USCIS for an EB3 professional. The PERM was recently certified and now that the I-140 is approved, the applicant can proceed with applying for a green card once an immigrant visa is available.

Khadija DerrickAugust 2, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Can I lose citizenship only because of a previous lie on a naturalization application?

Although lying on a naturalization application is certainly one way to lose U.S. Citizenship, it is not the only way. Revocation of naturalization is sometimes referred to as “denaturalization.”

Khadija DerrickAugust 2, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

How the government can take a green card away through the rescission process

The government through the Department of Homeland Security also known as DHS may have two options to attempt to take away legal permanent resident status also known as a green card. One option is through a process called Rescission proceedings…

Khadija DerrickAugust 1, 2023

Approvals Uncategorized

TN Approved for Computer Systems Analyst

Scott Legal just had another TN visa approval for a Canadian. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years under the difficult category of Computer Systems Analyst.

Khadija DerrickJuly 31, 2023

Questions & Answers

What is an immigrant fee? What happens if I fail to pay the immigrant fee?

USCIS’s immigrant fee is a one-time processing fee required for new permanent residents who are landing in the United States with an immigrant visa.

Khadija DerrickJuly 31, 2023

My green card was approved but I have not received it yet. Can I travel?

I am an influencer and I am traveling to the US for vacation, where I would publish posts about my trip and earn income from it. Can I do this on B1/B2 visitor or ESTA status, or do I need a work visa?

I am interested in participating in the H1B lottery. What information is needed for to submit an H1B registration? FY 2024

My I-751 was approved but my green card was never delivered. What should I do?

EB-5 Investor Visa I-526 Approval

Receiving an I-551 Stamp by Mail

E-2 Visa Approval for a Business Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

I-526 Approval for Canadian Nationals

Do I need to file an amended H1B to move from full-time to part-time?

Can I work remotely from my home on an H1B visa?

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the California Service Center

H-1B1: A great visa option for Nationals of Chile and Singapore

We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate

5 Major Differences of Canadian and US immigration Systems

What is a private immigration bill, and how and when should it be used?

I-140 approval for EB-3 Skilled Worker with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

Top 5 pathways for work authorization in Canada

Green Card Approval for Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

Can I Use my Work Visa to Enter the U.S. if I Changed Employers?

I-140 Approval for EB-3 Professional with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

Can I lose citizenship only because of a previous lie on a naturalization application?

How the government can take a green card away through the rescission process

TN Approved for Computer Systems Analyst

What is an immigrant fee? What happens if I fail to pay the immigrant fee?

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