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Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Renewal Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Without Interview

We just had an E-2 Investor Visa renewed by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto without an interview. The E-2 Company is a property management company based in California.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022

Approvals

L-1 Visa Approval for Founder to Develop Operations

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an L-1 visa approval. An L-1 is a visa that can be used to move a manager, executive or specialist to the U.S. In this case, the founder wanted to move to the U.S. to…

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022

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Immigration

Applying for U Visa Nonimmigrant Status

U nonimmigrant status “U Visa” is a temporary immigration status granted to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022

Immigration

What is USCIS’s SAVE CaseCheck?

USCIS’s SAVE CaseCheck website can be a helpful resource to add transparency to the process of applying for a government benefit.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2022

Approvals

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

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Singapore. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is a Poke restaurant in Boston.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2022

Immigration

How long does it actually take USCIS to adjudicate a petition?

USCIS has disclosed how long it actually takes them to decide your application.

Khadija DerrickNovember 30, 2022

Immigration

What’s the difference between the I-751 and I-90 form?

If you currently hold a conditional green card, you will need to file Form I-751 to obtain your permanent green card. If you have a regular green card, you can file Form I-90 to renew it.

Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2022

Immigration Law Changes & New Law News

Uniting for Ukraine

On April 21, 2022, the Biden administration implemented a humanitarian benefit for Ukrainian’s nationals fleeing from the Russian invasion.

Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2022

Immigration National Interest Waiver

The Devil is in the Details – How to Prove Your Work Is Of “National Importance” for STEM and Entrepreneur applicants

To maximize the chances of approval of an NIW green card petition, the applicant must take care to identify and present sufficient details on how his or her specific work will “impact the United States at a level commensurate with…

Khadija DerrickNovember 28, 2022

Approvals

TN Visa Approved for Engineer

TN Visa Approved for Engineer.

Khadija DerrickNovember 28, 2022

Immigration L-1 Visa

Does an L-1 applicant need to do the same work in the U.S. that they did abroad?

L-1 applicants can be transferred to the U.S. to work in a different role than the one they held while working abroad.

Khadija DerrickNovember 28, 2022

Immigration

What is the impact of filing an I-140 on maintaining non-immigrant status?

If you filed a standalone I-140, you may still be able to enter the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa or extend status.

Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2022

Immigration

November 2022 Update on TPS Protection

November 2022 Update on TPS protection for TPS countries the government was attempting to terminate TPS designation.

Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2022

Immigration National Interest Waiver

How to Meet the Advanced Degree Threshold Requirement for an EB-2 Petition for Immigrant Worker

In order to have probative value, foreign equivalency reports must explain the applicant’s courses and credit hours taken and show analysis and knowledge of the foreign education system.

Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2022

Approvals

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved in 1 Month for a Tech Startup Entrepreneur

We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center in only 1 month after it was filed, without premium processing.

Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2022

Immigration

USCIS Announces Extension of Green Card Validity Period Pending Renewal

Today, The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” announced that effective September 26, 2022, green card validity dates are being extended for a period of 24 months after the date of expiration.

Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2022

Immigration

USCIS Extends Automatic Extension of Green Card Renewal to Two Years

On September 28, 2022, USCIS announced an increase to the number of days a green card can be automatically extended for, for Form I-90’s that are properly submitted.

Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for a Podcast Publishing and Monetization Service Company

E-2 Visa Approval for a Podcast Publishing and Monetization Service Company.

Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2022

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Immigration

DHS Issues New Public Charge Rules

The Department of Homeland Security has issued new public charge rules that will take effect on December 23, 2022.

Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2022

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Immigration

Can a minor child use an F-1 visa to attend public school?

F-1 can only attend public school at the secondary level, and restrictions apply; they can attend private school without restriction.

Khadija DerrickNovember 22, 2022

Immigration

Can a minor child attend school in the U.S. while their petition to adjust status is pending?

While there is no law that clearly permits or prohibits it, in practice, minor children with a pending adjustment of status petition are generally allowed to attend school.

Khadija DerrickNovember 22, 2022

Immigration

Naturalization for Surviving Family of Deceased Military Service Members

Section 319(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, “INA” allows for the surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased U.S. Citizen military service member who died during a period of his honorable service.

Khadija DerrickNovember 21, 2022

Immigration

Posthumous Citizenship through Death While on Active Military Service

Pursuant to Section 329A of the Immigration Act, certain noncitizens of the United States may be eligible for U.S. citizenship after their passing away if they meet certain eligibility criteria.

Khadija DerrickNovember 21, 2022

Canadian Immigration Immigration

Does Canadian immigration law allow dual intent?

Under the dual intent doctrine, a foreign national who has applied for permanent residence in Canada may also apply to enter Canada under a temporary visa, such as a visitor, student, or worker.

Khadija DerrickNovember 18, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Approval from USCIS for Gas Station

We just had an E-2 approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The applicant is a national of Turkey who was eligible through her purchase of a gas station with a convenience store.

Khadija DerrickNovember 18, 2022

E-2 Investor Visa Renewal Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Without Interview

L-1 Visa Approval for Founder to Develop Operations

Applying for U Visa Nonimmigrant Status

What is USCIS’s SAVE CaseCheck?

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

How long does it actually take USCIS to adjudicate a petition?

What’s the difference between the I-751 and I-90 form?

Uniting for Ukraine

The Devil is in the Details – How to Prove Your Work Is Of “National Importance” for STEM and Entrepreneur applicants

TN Visa Approved for Engineer

Does an L-1 applicant need to do the same work in the U.S. that they did abroad?

What is the impact of filing an I-140 on maintaining non-immigrant status?

November 2022 Update on TPS Protection

How to Meet the Advanced Degree Threshold Requirement for an EB-2 Petition for Immigrant Worker

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved in 1 Month for a Tech Startup Entrepreneur

USCIS Announces Extension of Green Card Validity Period Pending Renewal

USCIS Extends Automatic Extension of Green Card Renewal to Two Years

E-2 Visa Approval for a Podcast Publishing and Monetization Service Company

DHS Issues New Public Charge Rules

Can a minor child use an F-1 visa to attend public school?

Can a minor child attend school in the U.S. while their petition to adjust status is pending?

Naturalization for Surviving Family of Deceased Military Service Members

Posthumous Citizenship through Death While on Active Military Service

Does Canadian immigration law allow dual intent?

E-2 Approval from USCIS for Gas Station

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