Marijan Petrovski

Approvals

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved for a Legal Expert

We just had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved without an RFE from USCIS Nebraska Service Center within a month after it was filed with premium processing. The applicant is a U.S. lawyer who specializes in global regulatory…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 28, 2025

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Winning Your Immigration Case: What to Expect at an Individual Hearing or Merits Hearing

An immigration trial is also known as an individual hearing or a merits hearing. At the individual hearing, you will be allowed to explain how you qualify for relief from removal as well as explain why you deserve an opportunity…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 28, 2025

Approvals

L-1A Function Manager Petition Approved Without RFE for South Korean Executive

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an I-129 approval from USCIS for an L-1A function manager. While function manager petitions tend to be closely scrutinized and result in a Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS, USCIS…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 25, 2025

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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for South Korean Physician Opening Medical Clinic in New York

We are excited to share another E-2 visa approval secured by Scott Legal, P.C. Our client, a medical doctor from South Korea, was recently granted a 5-year E-2 visa by the U.S. consulate in Seoul. She will be using this…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 24, 2025

Approvals

EB1C Approval for Japanese Finance Executive

We recently obtained an EB1C approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a senior finance executive from Japan. The executive works for a prominent beauty brand and plays a key leadership role in managing the company’s global financial…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 23, 2025

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Approvals

L-1A Visa Approved for Korean Finance Executive

Scott Legal, P.C. secured an L-1A visa approval for a South Korean national serving as a finance executive. The petition was approved by U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), enabling the client to transfer to the U.S. as part of…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 22, 2025

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval for Canadian National at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We are pleased to share another successful outcome for one of our clients. Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured approval for an E-2 Investor Visa on behalf of a Canadian national through the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada. The E-2 visa…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 21, 2025

Approvals

We Just Had an E2 Approval at the US Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. has secured another E-2 visa approval—this time at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada. Our client, a national of Australia, successfully transitioned from working in the U.S. under an E-3 visa to launching their own business and…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 17, 2025

Approvals

Two E-2 Investor Visa Approvals at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal is pleased to share another success story. We recently secured two E-2 investor visa approvals at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for clients who are both Canadian nationals and co-investors in the same E-2 business. The clients partnered…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 16, 2025

Approvals

EB-5 Investor Secures I-829 Petition Approval and Unconditional Green Cards

We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an I-829 petition for an EB-5 investor and her family. With this approval, the investor and her family members have now been granted unconditional permanent residency in the United States, allowing…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 14, 2025

Approvals

A Path to Citizenship for the Child of a Diplomat after Decades in the U.S.

At Scott Legal, we are proud to share a successful resolution of a complex immigration case involving a man who, for decades, believed he was a U.S. citizen. Born in the United States to a foreign diplomat, our client lived…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 10, 2025

E-2 Visa

Understanding the Intent to Depart Requirement for the E-2 Visa

E-2 visa applicants must demonstrate a clear intent to depart the United States once their visa status ends. This is a fundamental part of the E-2 visa process, as the visa is classified as a non-immigrant visa and is not…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 10, 2025

E-2 Visa

Understanding the E-2 Visa Source of Funds Requirement

The E-2 investor visa is a valuable option for entrepreneurs looking to invest in and operate a business in the United States. However, one of the most scrutinized aspects of the E-2 visa application is the source of funds requirement.…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 9, 2025

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E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa L-1 Visa TN Visa

Can Green Card or other Visa Holders Travel Freely? What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Traveling as a green card holder can raise concerns, especially with news reports of green card holders being detained at airports and other facilities. This issue and fear also come up with those on a valid visa (TN, E-2, O-1,…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 7, 2025

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E-2 Visa

Understanding the E-2 Visa “Real and Operating” Requirement

Entrepreneurs applying for an E-2 Investor Visa must meet several key requirements to qualify. One of the most important—and often misunderstood—is the real and operating business requirement. This rule ensures that the business is not just an investment on paper…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 4, 2025

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for an Import and Logistics Company

We are excited to share another E-2 visa success story! Our client, a German national residing in Singapore, recently obtained approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Singapore. This marks a significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journey,…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 3, 2025

E-2 Visa

Understanding the E-2 Visa’s Marginality Requirement: What It Is and Why It Matters

For entrepreneurs applying for the E-2 investor visa, meeting the visa's various requirements can be complex. One of the most important—yet often misunderstood—is the "marginality requirement." This condition plays a critical role in determining whether your E-2 visa will be…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 3, 2025

Approvals

EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Petition Approved

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition approved for an Entrepreneur. The petition was approved in less than 30 days. The applicant was an entrepreneur and business owner who owned a number of local business…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 25, 2025

White House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Increased Interest in Green Card Options

One possible impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 visa holders is a heightened interest in transitioning to permanent residency (Green Card status). From 2016 to 2020, immigration policy changes and stricter visa renewal processes created uncertainty for many visa…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 24, 2025

Approvals

O-1A Change of Employer Petition to Applicant’s Own LLC Approved by USCIS

We just had an O-1A Change of Employer petition approved for an investment and business consultant by the USCIS Vermont Service Center. The beneficiary is a well-known expert in leading large-scale investment initiatives involving high-tech energy companies, and applied for…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 19, 2025

E-2 Visa White House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Increased Administrative Processing

One possible impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 visa processing is the increased use of administrative processing, which could lead to significant delays for applicants. This is particularly relevant given the administration's focus on extreme vetting and heightened security…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 19, 2025

Approvals

Green Card Approved Based on EB2 NIW Petition

Scott Legal P.C. just had an I-485 Green Card petition approved based on EB2 NIW petition for an aircraft engineer and entrepreneur. We initially helped the client file an EB2 NIW I-140 petition, which was approved in March 2023. The…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 19, 2025

E-2 Visa White House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Elimination of Interview Waivers

One possible change under the Trump Administration could be the elimination of E-2 visa interview waivers. This means that all applicants, including those renewing their visas, may be required to attend an in-person consular interview instead of benefiting from a…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 18, 2025

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved by the US Consulate in Toronto for a Pharmacy Business

We recently had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada. The applicant purchased majority shares of a pharmacy business in Washington D.C. and was granted the E-2 visa to allow him to develop and direct…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 17, 2025

E-2 Visa White House & President Immigration News

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Elimination of Deference Policy

As immigration policies evolve, one potential change under the Trump Administration could affect E-2 visa renewals—the possible elimination of the deference policy. This change could make the renewal process more challenging for E-2 visa holders filing through U.S. Citizenship and…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 17, 2025

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved for a Legal Expert

Winning Your Immigration Case: What to Expect at an Individual Hearing or Merits Hearing

L-1A Function Manager Petition Approved Without RFE for South Korean Executive

E-2 Visa Approved for South Korean Physician Opening Medical Clinic in New York

EB1C Approval for Japanese Finance Executive

L-1A Visa Approved for Korean Finance Executive

E-2 Investor Visa Approval for Canadian National at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We Just Had an E2 Approval at the US Consulate in Toronto

Two E-2 Investor Visa Approvals at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

EB-5 Investor Secures I-829 Petition Approval and Unconditional Green Cards

A Path to Citizenship for the Child of a Diplomat after Decades in the U.S.

Understanding the Intent to Depart Requirement for the E-2 Visa

Understanding the E-2 Visa Source of Funds Requirement

Can Green Card or other Visa Holders Travel Freely? What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Understanding the E-2 Visa “Real and Operating” Requirement

E-2 Visa Approved for an Import and Logistics Company

Understanding the E-2 Visa’s Marginality Requirement: What It Is and Why It Matters

EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Petition Approved

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Increased Interest in Green Card Options

O-1A Change of Employer Petition to Applicant’s Own LLC Approved by USCIS

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Increased Administrative Processing

Green Card Approved Based on EB2 NIW Petition

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Elimination of Interview Waivers

E-2 Visa Approved by the US Consulate in Toronto for a Pharmacy Business

Potential Impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 Visas: Elimination of Deference Policy

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