Khadija Derrick

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company operates a cleaning franchise.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 24, 2021

Immigration

What is a Supplement J?

When filing an employment based Adjustment of Status, you may also have to submit a Supplement J form.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 24, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto

We just received an E-2 visa renewal approved at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a property management company located in Colorado.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 23, 2021

Approvals

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

We just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant is a national of Canada and the U.S. entity is located in South Carolina.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 23, 2021

Immigration PERM

PERM Process: When Should I File I-140 & I-485 Petitions?

The US company should file the I-140 petition within 180 day period after the Labor Certification was certified.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 23, 2021

Approvals

EB-3 Green Card Approved by USCIS

We just had an Adjustment of Status petition approved by USCIS. The applicant had an I-140 petition approved under the Eb-3 green card category.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 22, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

How the Supreme Court’s Decision in Niz-Chavez v. Garland Can Help Noncitizens

One of the most significant factors that could help a noncitizen facing a removal proceeding to fight to stay in the U.S. is the amount of time the noncitizen has been living in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 22, 2021

Immigration

The Return of the Central American Minors Program

CAM allows noncitizens from El Salvador Guatemala and Honduras who are either the parent or legal guardian of a child to apply for refugee status and possible resettlement in the U.S. for the child.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 21, 2021

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COVID-19 News White House & President Immigration News

US to Lift COVID Related Travel Bans

The White House has announced today that the U.S. will lift the COVID-19 travel ban for fully vaccinated passengers from the United Kingdom and most European Union countries starting from early November. Along with the UK and the 26 Schengen…

Khadija DerrickSeptember 20, 2021

Approvals

L-1 Renewal Visa Petition Approved by USCIS

We just had an L-1 visa renewal petition approved by USCIS. The beneficiary is a national of India and the US Company is based in New Jersey and the foreign company is based in Dubai.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 20, 2021

Approvals

L-1 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Yerevan

We just had an L-1 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Yerevan. The applicant is a national of Armenia and the U.S. entity is located in New York.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 17, 2021

Approvals

NIE Approved by the U.S. Consulate in London

We just had an National Interest Exception (NIE) request approved at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant has a valid ESTA and will be travelling to the U.S. as a B-1 business visitor.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved in Toronto

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company provides behavior analysis services for children with certain disabilities.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2021

Immigration International Entrepreneur Rule

What are the requirements for initial parole under the International Entrepreneur Parole Rule?

An explanation of the requirements and acceptable evidence when applying for parole under the international entrepreneur parole rule .

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2021

Immigration

My AOS was received by USCIS: what are the next steps?

After USCIS receives your green card petition, it may take some time to get the actual green card, but there are steps that have to be completed before that.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 15, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

USCIS Extends Automatic Extension of Conditional Green Cards

USCIS announced they have extended time that receipt notices can be used as evidence of permanent residence status for Form I-751 and Form I-829 applicants.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021

Immigration

Jiyae Hwang Joins Scott Legal, P.C.

Ms. Hwang is a New York-licensed lawyer specializing in U.S. immigration law. Ms. Hwang obtained her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2018.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

Can Canadians Renew their L-1 Visas at the Border?

If you are a Canadian national, you can apply for the initial L-1 status at the border, to renew you must file an extension of status petition with USCIS.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021

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E-2 Visa Immigration

Do I Need a Valuation to Buy an E-2 Business?

Although some Consular website may have generic wording that references a tax valuation or market appraisal, a valuation is normally not evidence that is required by a Consular officer.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 13, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration

Can Property be a Part of an E-2 Investment?

In some circumstances, real estate investment can be considered as part of your E-2 investment.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 10, 2021

Approvals

Marriage Based Green Card Approved

Marriage based green card approved by the USCIS field office in NYC. The application was a national of Macedonia and was in the U.S. on an E-2 visa.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 9, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

L-1 border crossing for Canadians: Q&A

Canadian nationals can apply for their initial L-1 visa at a port of entry and don’t have to submit anything to USCIS prior to crossing.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 9, 2021

Approvals

TN Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City

Scott Legal just had another Mexican TN approval at U.S. Consulate at Mexico City. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years under the lawyer category.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 8, 2021

News White House & President Immigration News

Biden Administration’s New Policy of Prosecutorial Discretion

A noncitizen that has a significant amount of time living in the United States, with little to no criminal history, with close relatives with legal status such as a U.S. Citizen Spouse, Children or Parents, and a fairly clear path…

Khadija DerrickSeptember 8, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Spousal Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Mexico City

E-2 spousal visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City. The spouse of the E2 employee is a Mexican national and the E2 employee is a UK National.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 7, 2021

E-2 Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto

What is a Supplement J?

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto

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

PERM Process: When Should I File I-140 & I-485 Petitions?

EB-3 Green Card Approved by USCIS

How the Supreme Court’s Decision in Niz-Chavez v. Garland Can Help Noncitizens

The Return of the Central American Minors Program

US to Lift COVID Related Travel Bans

L-1 Renewal Visa Petition Approved by USCIS

L-1 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Yerevan

NIE Approved by the U.S. Consulate in London

E-2 Visa Approved in Toronto

What are the requirements for initial parole under the International Entrepreneur Parole Rule?

My AOS was received by USCIS: what are the next steps?

USCIS Extends Automatic Extension of Conditional Green Cards

Jiyae Hwang Joins Scott Legal, P.C.

Can Canadians Renew their L-1 Visas at the Border?

Do I Need a Valuation to Buy an E-2 Business?

Can Property be a Part of an E-2 Investment?

Marriage Based Green Card Approved

L-1 border crossing for Canadians: Q&A

TN Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City

Biden Administration’s New Policy of Prosecutorial Discretion

E-2 Spousal Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Mexico City

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