Khadija Derrick

Approvals

E-2 Visa Renewed Approved for a National of Switzerland at the U.S. Consulate in Bern

We just had an E-2 visa renewed for a national of Switzerland at the U.S. Consulate in Bern.

Khadija DerrickOctober 6, 2022

Immigration

Can I come to the United States on a B1/B2 visa to attend a short-term training program?

Certain short-term educational or training programs, provided it does not confer any academic credits nor is connected to a degree-granting program, may be permitted in a B1 or B2 category.

Khadija DerrickOctober 6, 2022

Immigration

FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opens Today

Starting from noon EST on October 5, 2021, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2024 Diversity Visa lottery.

Khadija DerrickOctober 5, 2022

Immigration

What is the I-9 employment verification process for a rehired employee?

An overview of the I-9 employment verification process when rehiring an employee.

Khadija DerrickOctober 5, 2022

A group of people waiting to be interviewed

Immigration

How are the I-9 requirements applied when hiring a minor?

An overview of the employer’s requirements when hiring a minor employee under the I-9 employment verification process.

Khadija DerrickOctober 4, 2022

A man considering his employment options

Immigration

My employee’s employment authorization reported on the I-9 is about to expire. What should I do?

An overview of the I-9 employment reverification process.

Khadija DerrickOctober 4, 2022

Immigration National Interest Waiver

NIW Case Study: Supporting professionals in key research projects

The NIW is typically sought out by scientists who lead and develop original research in topics highly important to the country, but it can also be used – with the right evidence – by supporting professionals who play a key…

Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2022

Immigration

TPS for Syrian Nationals Extended

The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 30, 2022

Choosing an employee from a line of potential employees

Immigration

Do you have to work for your employer that sponsored your green card, after your green card is issued?

Contrary to popular belief, once you receive your green card through employer sponsorship, there is no minimum length of time you are required to work for your sponsoring employer.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2022

Immigration

DHS Issues Final DACA Regulation

The Department of Homeland Security list expected to publish a final regulation to codify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals on October 31, 2022.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2022

Approvals

L-1A Approval for Executive

We just had an L-1A executive approval at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 28, 2022

Approvals

F-1 Change of Status Petition Approved by USCIS

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an F-1 change of status petition approved by USCIS. The applicant, a national of Honduras, was in the U.S. on a B-1 domestic worker visa and desired to change status in order to attend school…

Khadija DerrickSeptember 28, 2022

A woman smiling at her most recent approval

Approvals

B-1 Visa Approved for a National of India at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver

We just had a B-1 visa approved for a national of India at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver, Canada.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 28, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What is the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?

SIJS is a form of immigration relief for certain people under 21 and a pathway to a green card.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 28, 2022

A man or woman holding a tablet and signing electronically

COVID-19 News

USCIS Makes COVID Era Signature Policy Permanent

As a response to the ongoing COVID pandemic, USCIS has announced that it will make the COVID-era signature policy permanent. Prior to COVID, all USCIS form signatures required a “wet signature”.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2022

Immigration

Why was my change of status petition approved only for one day?

USCIS sometimes approves change of status petitions for one day only, and the reason is that the adjudication took longer than the maximum period the status could be requested for.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2022

Two men meeting in an office, shaking hands

Immigration

245(k) Exemption and Adjustment of Status

If you are adjusting your status under certain employment based green card categories and you committed certain immigration violations, you may still be able to adjust your status if you fall under the 245(k) exception.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 23, 2022

Immigration

FAQ about Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or Work Permit

You cannot apply for an EAD independently; it is always tied to a specific non-immigrant status. An EAD also does not give the ability to travel and is not a visa.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 22, 2022

Immigration

How are Resident and Nonresident Aliens Taxed in the U.S., and What Is U.S. Source Income?

An overview of how resident and nonresident aliens are taxed in the U.S., and how to compute U.S. source income.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 21, 2022

Immigration

September 2022 Update on the Public Charge Rule

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” announced that it will make effect effective the final Public Charge Rule on December 23, 2022.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 20, 2022

Immigration Law Changes & New Law News

Details on the current status of Prosecutorial Discretion as of September of 2022

We had previously reported on a Texas U.S. District Court order vacating the detailed guidance on prosecutorial discretion issued in late 2021 by DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 19, 2022

An approved checkmark and magnifying glass

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for a Property Management Company at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt. The investor was granted the visa for 5 years.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2022

A man working on his laptop from his desk

Immigration

I am on DACA, can I apply for an H1B visa?

DACA recipients may be eligible for an H1B if they have a job offer, bachelor’s degree, entered the U.S. legally and have not accrued more than 6 months of unlawful presence.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2022

Two convenience store workers speaking to each other

Approvals

E-2 Approval from the U.S. Consulate in Peru For Convenience Store

We just had an E-2 approval from the U.S. consulate in Peru. The applicant is a dual national of Peru and Argentina, where his Argentinian nationality made him eligible for an E2 Visa.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 15, 2022

A man in a suit holding blovks that say "property management"

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Property Management Services

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The application was approved just over two months after being submitted to the consulate.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 15, 2022

E-2 Visa Renewed Approved for a National of Switzerland at the U.S. Consulate in Bern

Can I come to the United States on a B1/B2 visa to attend a short-term training program?

FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opens Today

What is the I-9 employment verification process for a rehired employee?

How are the I-9 requirements applied when hiring a minor?

My employee’s employment authorization reported on the I-9 is about to expire. What should I do?

NIW Case Study: Supporting professionals in key research projects

TPS for Syrian Nationals Extended

Do you have to work for your employer that sponsored your green card, after your green card is issued?

DHS Issues Final DACA Regulation

L-1A Approval for Executive

F-1 Change of Status Petition Approved by USCIS

B-1 Visa Approved for a National of India at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver

What is the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?

USCIS Makes COVID Era Signature Policy Permanent

Why was my change of status petition approved only for one day?

245(k) Exemption and Adjustment of Status

FAQ about Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or Work Permit

How are Resident and Nonresident Aliens Taxed in the U.S., and What Is U.S. Source Income?

September 2022 Update on the Public Charge Rule

Details on the current status of Prosecutorial Discretion as of September of 2022

E-2 Visa Approval for a Property Management Company at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt

I am on DACA, can I apply for an H1B visa?

E-2 Approval from the U.S. Consulate in Peru For Convenience Store

E-2 Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Property Management Services

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