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Immigration International Entrepreneur Rule Questions & Answers

International Entrepreneur Rule Questions and Answers – Part 1

The International Entrepreneur Rule was recently restarted in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the U.S. for up to 5 years if they meet certain conditions.

Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2021

Immigration News

Supreme Court Ruling on TPS: Lawful Admission Needed to Obtain Green Card

The US Supreme Court ruling of June 7, 2021, held that TPS holders must have a lawful admission in order to become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).

Khadija DerrickJune 8, 2021

Immigration

We’re Hiring an Immigration Paralegal!

We are looking for a person with 3+ years of immigration paralegal experience to assist busy attorneys and our legal research analyst.

Khadija DerrickJune 3, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration

National Interest Exceptions Expanded for E-2 Visa Holders

Department of State Expands NIE eligibility to those contributing to economic growth in the US. A positive step for E-2 Visa holders.

Khadija DerrickJune 2, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Visa and National Interest Exception Approved in Germany!

Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that we received approvals of two E-2 visas and national interest exception (NIE) requests at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany.

Khadija DerrickJune 2, 2021

Immigration

Can I Change Status After My I-94 Expired?

If you file your change of status petition after your I-94 expired, you will have to show that it was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond your control.

Khadija DerrickJune 1, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

EB-5 Regional Center Program Set to Expire

With the EB-5 regional center program set to expire on June 30, 2021, many interested investors are concerned with what will happen to the program.

Khadija DerrickMay 27, 2021

Approvals

Mexican TN Approval at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City

Scott Legal is pleased to announce, we just had a Mexican TN approval at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, under the economist category.

Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2021

Approvals

E-1 Treaty Trader Petition Approved by U.S. Consulate in Rome

The applicant is an Italian national and her company has been engaging in trade with Italy since 2017.

Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2021

Approvals

Immediate Relative Adjustment of Status Approved!

We just had an Adjustment of Status approval with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The applicant is a father of a U.S. citizen.

Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2021

Approvals

Approval for a Humanitarian Reinstatement Case

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a humanitarian reinstatement case.

Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2021

Approvals

E-3 Petition Approved by USCIS for Human Resources Specialist!

E-3 Petition Approved by USCIS for Human Resources Specialist

Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approved!

E-2 Investor Visa approved for an insurance company by the U.S. Consulate in Morocco.

Khadija DerrickMay 19, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration

Avoid Pitfalls of Immigrant Intent While Holding an E-2 Visa

Avoid the pitfalls of expressing an immigrant intent while holding an E-2 Visa

Khadija DerrickMay 18, 2021

Woman holding a key and house in her hands

Immigration

I Have a Green Card but Lived Outside the U.S. For Too Long

If you have a green card and you have been living outside the U.S. for several years, you could apply for Sb-1 returning resident visa or for a new green card.

Khadija DerrickMay 17, 2021

COVID-19 E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration

The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on E Visas

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused drastic delays in the processing and issuance of E-1 trader visas and E-2 investor visas.

Khadija DerrickMay 14, 2021

E-1 Visa Immigration

What Should an E-1 Business Plan Look Like?

In some scenarios, such as if the E-1 company is a new company, it may be helpful to submit a business plan with your E-1 application.

Khadija DerrickMay 13, 2021

Immigration International Entrepreneur Rule News

International Entrepreneur Parole Program Relaunched!

The Department of State announced on May 10, 2021, that it has relaunched the International Entrepreneur Parole program, which was initiated in the final days of the Obama administration but slated to be eliminated in 2018 under the Trump administration.

Khadija DerrickMay 12, 2021

Immigration

Can I Extend My ESTA?

You cannot extend your ESTA and you could only stay in the U.S. past the 90 days if your Satisfactory Departure request is granted.

Khadija DerrickMay 12, 2021

Approvals

TN Approval For Graphic Designer with USCIS!

Scott Legal had a TN approval for a Canadian national. The applicant applied with USCIS and was granted a visa for 3 years under the class of graphic designer.

Khadija DerrickMay 11, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration

Can a U.S. Citizen Who is Also a Citizen of an E-2 Treaty Country Hire E-2 Employees?

A U.S. citizen who also holds the nationality of a treaty country cannot use that second nationality to receive benefits reserved for E-treaty investors or employees.

Khadija DerrickMay 11, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

USCIS Approves Petition in Unsecured Loans Lawsuit

In November 2020, the DC Circuit Court ruled that EB-5 investors can use proceeds from unsecured loan for their investment capital.

Khadija DerrickMay 7, 2021

Business owner standing in front of his deli shop

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I Own a Company Abroad, Is It Helpful for an E-2 Petition?

If you run a company abroad and you are applying for an E2 visa, it may be helpful if you mention information such as revenues or amount of employees.

Khadija DerrickMay 6, 2021

Immigration

When Do I Have to Apply for a New ESTA?

In certain situations, such as when you get a new passport or if your answer to the ESTA eligibility questions changes, you will need to apply for a new ESTA.

Khadija DerrickMay 5, 2021

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Can My Family Apply for the NIW Green Card with Me?

My family lives outside the U.S., can they apply for the NIW green card with me?

Khadija DerrickMay 4, 2021

International Entrepreneur Rule Questions and Answers – Part 1

Supreme Court Ruling on TPS: Lawful Admission Needed to Obtain Green Card

We’re Hiring an Immigration Paralegal!

National Interest Exceptions Expanded for E-2 Visa Holders

E-2 Visa and National Interest Exception Approved in Germany!

Can I Change Status After My I-94 Expired?

EB-5 Regional Center Program Set to Expire

Mexican TN Approval at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City

E-1 Treaty Trader Petition Approved by U.S. Consulate in Rome

Immediate Relative Adjustment of Status Approved!

Approval for a Humanitarian Reinstatement Case

E-3 Petition Approved by USCIS for Human Resources Specialist!

E-2 Investor Visa Approved!

Avoid Pitfalls of Immigrant Intent While Holding an E-2 Visa

I Have a Green Card but Lived Outside the U.S. For Too Long

The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on E Visas

What Should an E-1 Business Plan Look Like?

International Entrepreneur Parole Program Relaunched!

Can I Extend My ESTA?

TN Approval For Graphic Designer with USCIS!

Can a U.S. Citizen Who is Also a Citizen of an E-2 Treaty Country Hire E-2 Employees?

USCIS Approves Petition in Unsecured Loans Lawsuit

I Own a Company Abroad, Is It Helpful for an E-2 Petition?

When Do I Have to Apply for a New ESTA?

Can My Family Apply for the NIW Green Card with Me?

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