Khadija Derrick

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Immigration L-1 Visa

Deciding which Employees Qualify for an L-1 Visa

If a company wants to transfer an employee to the U.S. on an L-1 visa, the employee must fit into the category of executive, manager or specialized knowledge worker.

Khadija DerrickMarch 1, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Should I apply for E-3 visa classification through USCIS or at a U.S. Consulate?

Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa classification at a U.S. Consulate or may apply in the U.S. by having an employer submit a petition to USCIS.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 28, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is an H-1B Transfer?

An H-1B transfer is when a foreign national in the U.S. on an H-1B has a new employer file an H-1B petition on their behalf.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 28, 2023

Español Foreign Language Articles

¿Cuáles actividades se permiten con una visa B-1 de visitante de negocios?

¿Se me permite trabajar mientras estoy en los EE. UU. con una visa B? ¿Cuales actividades son apropiadas para un visitante con la visa B?

Khadija DerrickFebruary 24, 2023

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Immigration

Should I apply for an O-1A or O-1B visa?

The O-1B has a lower standard of proof than the O-1A and also allows applicants to add additional engagements without an amended petition.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 24, 2023

Two smiling business owners working at their business

Español Foreign Language Articles

¿Puedo crear una segunda empresa con una visa E-2?

Como empresario, un inversor de la E-2 puede encontrarse con otras buenas ideas de negocio o empresas en las que quiera participar.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 23, 2023

Approvals

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved in 2 weeks with Premium Processing for a Digital Health Professional

We just had a National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center only two weeks after the petition was upgraded to premium processing.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 23, 2023

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Immigration PERM

Frequently asked questions about Visa Waiver status (ESTA)

Q&A for some commonly asked questions about being in the United States on Visa Waiver status with ESTA.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 23, 2023

Español Foreign Language Articles

Nací en los Estados Unidos y soy hijo de un diplomático extranjero. ¿Puedo obtener la nacionalidad estadounidense por nacimiento? Si no es así, ¿cómo puedo adquirir la nacionalidad estadounidense?

En pocas palabras, no, el hijo de un funcionario diplomático extranjero nacido en los Estados Unidos no obtiene la nacionalidad estadounidense por nacimiento. Sin embargo, muchos empleados de gobiernos extranjeros, incluidos los funcionarios consulares no se consideran "funcionarios diplomáticos extranjeros"…

Khadija DerrickFebruary 22, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Approval from USCIS for Landscaping Business

Today Scott Legal obtained another approval for an E-2 from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The applicant is a national from Canada who is eligible through her purchase of a Landscaping business in Florida.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 22, 2023

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Should I self-petition for my NIW/EB-1A or use an employer sponsor?

NIW and EB1A green card applicants have the ability to self-petition or may be sponsored by an employer.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 22, 2023

Approvals

EB-5 Immigrant Visa Approval with USCIS

We just had an EB-5 immigrant visa approval with USCIS. The investor will receive conditional permanent residence and be eligible to apply for removal of conditions after 2 years, as long as the EB-5 requirements are met.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 21, 2023

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Español Foreign Language Articles

¿Qué es la visa TN? ¿Puedo trabajar por mi cuenta propia con una visa TN? ¿Puedo trabajar como contratista independiente con una visa TN?

Algunos profesionales con nacionalidad canadiense o mexicana pueden solicitar una visa TN.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 21, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Renewal Applications Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt for Two Co-investors

We just had E-2 visa renewal applications approved at the US Consulate in Frankfurt for two co-investors.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 21, 2023

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Immigration

My adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days. Can I port to self-employment?

Foreign nationals sponsored for a green card by a U.S. employer whose adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, you may be able to take advantage of “portability.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 21, 2023

An employee and employer sitting at a desk together

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

How is an employer-employee relationship defined in the H-1B Visa context in 2022?

Under the current immigration regulations, an employer-employee relationship exists where the employer may “hire, pay, supervise, or otherwise control the work” of any such employee.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 20, 2023

International students studying in the library

Español Foreign Language Articles

¿Pueden los padres de un estudiante menor de edad del extranjero entrar a los Estados Unidos para acompañar a su hijo durante su curso escolar?

Los padres de estudiantes internacionales menores de edad con visado F-1 pueden solicitar un visado B-2 y se les permitirá permanecer en el país mientras dure el programa académico del menor.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 17, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We just had an E2 investor visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant is a Canadian national and the E-2 company offers speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, school social work, special education coordinating, and psychological services to students.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 17, 2023

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Immigration

Is my visa void if I stay longer than the date on my I-94?

Foreign nationals who overstay their I-94 and are subject to INA 222(g) will need to apply for a new U.S. visa in their country of nationality.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 17, 2023

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E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration

Michaela Vrazdova Discussion Leader for Distance Learning Committee of the Rome District Chapter of AILA

Michaela Vrazdova was a discussion leader for a CLE Event focused on E-1 & E-2 visa issues for a Distance Learning Committee of the Rome District Chapter of AILA.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 16, 2023

Español Foreign Language Articles

¿Puedo tener varios empleadores con una visa H-1B?

La visa H-1B permite múltiples empleadores y el empleo concurrente. Cada petición individual debe cumplir los requisitos del visado H-1B.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 16, 2023

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Approvals

E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney for Consulting Company

We just had an E-2 approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney. The applicant, a national of the Australia, will operate business consultation company.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 16, 2023

Immigration

What can I do if I cannot travel before my immigrant visa expires?

An immigrant visa is the travel document issued by a U.S. consulate or embassy to a noncitizen of the United States, to permit travel to the United States for the purpose of living in the United States as a lawful…

Khadija DerrickFebruary 16, 2023

A manager standing in a board room with his team

Español Foreign Language Articles

¿Puedo optar a una visa L-1A si no dirijo empleados? ¿Qué es un gerente de funciones?

The L-1A visa permits a U.S. employer to transfer a manager or executive from a company abroad to a U.S. branch office or to a U.S. company that has a qualifying relationship with the company abroad.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 15, 2023

A staffing company conducting interviews

Approvals

E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for Medical Staffing and Recruitment Company

We just had an E-2 approval at the US Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, will operate a medical staffing and recruitment company.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 15, 2023

Deciding which Employees Qualify for an L-1 Visa

Should I apply for E-3 visa classification through USCIS or at a U.S. Consulate?

What is an H-1B Transfer?

¿Cuáles actividades se permiten con una visa B-1 de visitante de negocios?

Should I apply for an O-1A or O-1B visa?

¿Puedo crear una segunda empresa con una visa E-2?

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved in 2 weeks with Premium Processing for a Digital Health Professional

Frequently asked questions about Visa Waiver status (ESTA)

Nací en los Estados Unidos y soy hijo de un diplomático extranjero. ¿Puedo obtener la nacionalidad estadounidense por nacimiento? Si no es así, ¿cómo puedo adquirir la nacionalidad estadounidense?

E-2 Approval from USCIS for Landscaping Business

Should I self-petition for my NIW/EB-1A or use an employer sponsor?

EB-5 Immigrant Visa Approval with USCIS

¿Qué es la visa TN? ¿Puedo trabajar por mi cuenta propia con una visa TN? ¿Puedo trabajar como contratista independiente con una visa TN?

E-2 Visa Renewal Applications Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt for Two Co-investors

My adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days. Can I port to self-employment?

How is an employer-employee relationship defined in the H-1B Visa context in 2022?

¿Pueden los padres de un estudiante menor de edad del extranjero entrar a los Estados Unidos para acompañar a su hijo durante su curso escolar?

E-2 Investor Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Is my visa void if I stay longer than the date on my I-94?

Michaela Vrazdova Discussion Leader for Distance Learning Committee of the Rome District Chapter of AILA

¿Puedo tener varios empleadores con una visa H-1B?

E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney for Consulting Company

What can I do if I cannot travel before my immigrant visa expires?

¿Puedo optar a una visa L-1A si no dirijo empleados? ¿Qué es un gerente de funciones?

E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for Medical Staffing and Recruitment Company

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