Khadija Derrick

Immigration

USCIS Advising that Medical Forms are Submitted with Employment Based Applications for Efficient Processing

USCIS has sent out advisory recommending applicants applying for employment based green cards to submit their medical reports with the initial adjustment of status application for more efficient processing.

Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approved for a Chiropractic Clinic

We just had an E-2 investor visa approved by USCIS. The E-2 Company is a Chiropractic clinic located in Florida and the E-2 Investor is a Canadian national.

Khadija DerrickJuly 5, 2022

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E-2 Visa

Are the visa validity period and reciprocity fees the same for both the principal E-2 visa applicant and their dependent spouse and children?

New FAM guidance clarifies that the E-2 dependent spouse and children of the principal E-2 applicant receive the same visa validity and number of entries, and must pay the same reciprocity fee.

Khadija DerrickJuly 5, 2022

E-2 Visa Immigration

Common Questions from E-2 Investors regarding Employees

E-2 investors should plan to hire employees in the U.S. It is strongest for the E-2 application to hire full-time employees who are not related to the investor.

Khadija DerrickJuly 1, 2022

Approvals

Approval of E-2 Visa Renewal at the Consulate in Toronto

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 DerrickJune 30, 2022

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Approvals

Approval of an I-130 Family Based Petition where the Petitioner was Adopted

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we obtained the approval of a complicated I-130 family based petition.

Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2022

Immigration

What is the I-9 employment verification process, and what are the employer’s responsibilities when completing it?

An overview of the employer’s requirements under the I-9 employment verification process.

Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2022

a man installing solar panels to a house with an approved sign next to him

Approvals

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto

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. The company is engaged in designing and selling solar panels.

Khadija DerrickJune 29, 2022

Immigration

What is the I-9 employment verification process, and what are the employee’s responsibilities when completing it?

An overview of the employee’s requirements under the I-9 employment verification process.

Khadija DerrickJune 29, 2022

Two entrepreneurs looking at an idea on their ipad

Approvals

National Interest Wavier (NIW) Petition After NOID

We just had a National Interest Waiver approval for an innovative entrepreneur who provides a unique solution in a particular space.

Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2022

COVID-19 News

Negative COVID Test No Longer Required for Air Travel

The Biden Administration suspended COVID testing requirements for international air travelers starting on June 12.

Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2022

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Approvals

Naturalization Certificate Issued for a National of South Africa

Our client, a South Africa national had his naturalization ceremony and received a Certificate of Naturalization today.

Khadija DerrickJune 27, 2022

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E-2 Visa Immigration

Can an E-2 Investor Draw Funds from the Business Instead of Taking a Salary?

The E-2 investor applicant can take draws from the E-2 business instead of a salary, but should be careful to effectively communicate this in the visa application.

Khadija DerrickJune 27, 2022

Immigration

What Is USCIS Premium Processing?

An overview of the USCIS premium processing service, including what it is, how to request it, and what to do if USCIS does not process the application in 15 business days.

Khadija DerrickJune 24, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for a Residential and Commercial Interior Design Company

Scott Legal today obtained another approval for an E-2 visa for a residential and commercial interior design company established in California.

Khadija DerrickJune 23, 2022

EB-5 Visa Immigration

EB-5 Green Card – Choosing Between Regional Center Program and Direct Investment

In March 2022, Congress passed legislation that re-authorized the EB-5 Regional Center program and set new investment minimums to qualify for the EB-5 green card, among other changes. Current minimums are $800,000 for projects in Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) and…

Khadija DerrickJune 23, 2022

Immigration

Compare & contrast visa options for owner-operators of companies

A variety of U.S. immigration options exist for entrepreneurs who hold partial or full ownership of their companies: E-1, O-1, NIW, EB5, International Entrepreneur (IE) parole. The right vehicle for each applicant will be different for their unique circumstances.

Khadija DerrickJune 22, 2022

Approvals

EB-5 Direct Investment Petition Approved for Farm

Our EB-5 Direct Investment Petition was just approved! The applicant had an E-2 visa in the U.S. and used their E-2 business to move to a green card.

Khadija DerrickJune 21, 2022

Immigration

What are the reporting requirements when I am on OPT and STEM OPT?

Different restrictions apply for permitted employment activities during the 12-month post-completion OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension period, and students must take care to comply with all reporting requirements with the DSO.

Khadija DerrickJune 21, 2022

A business man writing a letter on his desk

Canadian Immigration Immigration

Inadmissible Canadians: When to apply for a September Letter

Not all convictions require a US entry waiver, and a better approach is to request a Letter of Non-inadmissibility or a September Letter from the ARO to confirm you don’t need a waiver.

Khadija DerrickJune 20, 2022

Immigration TN Visa

Do you need consulting experience to qualify for a TN visa as a management consultant?

You could qualify as a management consultant for a TN visa if you have over 5 years of work experience in a field related to the consulting agreement.

Khadija DerrickJune 17, 2022

A man and a woman excited for their recent approval

Approvals

TN Approval from Mexico

Scott Legal is happy to announce our most recent success in helping a client obtain a TN approval from Mexico. The position was under an economist position.

Khadija DerrickJune 16, 2022

E-2 Visa Immigration

How can an E-2 dependent spouse confirm whether they have work authorization? What if their I-94 does not show “E2S” status?

Starting in January 2022, E-2 dependent spouses are authorized to work pursuant to their status if their status is designated E-2S; the process to confirm and correct this status is different depending on how the spouse received their most recent…

Khadija DerrickJune 16, 2022

Approvals

Approval of a Removal of Conditions Application

Scott Legal had a recent approval of a removal of conditions application removing the 2 year conditional status on our client’s green card that was granted based on his marriage to a U.S. Citizen.

Khadija DerrickJune 15, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa renewal approved at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a pizza restaurant located in North Carolina.

Khadija DerrickJune 15, 2022

USCIS Advising that Medical Forms are Submitted with Employment Based Applications for Efficient Processing

E-2 Investor Visa Approved for a Chiropractic Clinic

Are the visa validity period and reciprocity fees the same for both the principal E-2 visa applicant and their dependent spouse and children?

Common Questions from E-2 Investors regarding Employees

Approval of E-2 Visa Renewal at the Consulate in Toronto

Approval of an I-130 Family Based Petition where the Petitioner was Adopted

What is the I-9 employment verification process, and what are the employer’s responsibilities when completing it?

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto

What is the I-9 employment verification process, and what are the employee’s responsibilities when completing it?

National Interest Wavier (NIW) Petition After NOID

Negative COVID Test No Longer Required for Air Travel

Naturalization Certificate Issued for a National of South Africa

Can an E-2 Investor Draw Funds from the Business Instead of Taking a Salary?

What Is USCIS Premium Processing?

E-2 Visa Approval for a Residential and Commercial Interior Design Company

EB-5 Green Card – Choosing Between Regional Center Program and Direct Investment

Compare & contrast visa options for owner-operators of companies

EB-5 Direct Investment Petition Approved for Farm

What are the reporting requirements when I am on OPT and STEM OPT?

Inadmissible Canadians: When to apply for a September Letter

Do you need consulting experience to qualify for a TN visa as a management consultant?

TN Approval from Mexico

How can an E-2 dependent spouse confirm whether they have work authorization? What if their I-94 does not show “E2S” status?

Approval of a Removal of Conditions Application

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto

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