In the context of U.S. employment-based immigration, PWD stands for Prevailing Wage Determination. This is a critical step in the green card process, particularly for EB-2 and EB-3 visa categories…
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We are thrilled to share that our client, a highly accomplished marketing professional was recently approved for his green card on the basis of an EB1A extraordinary ability petition. The…
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The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a unique pathway to U.S. permanent residency for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities whose work benefits the national interest. Understanding the…
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We just had an E-2 renewal approval at the Sydney consulate in Australia. The applicant, a national of Australia, was granted an initial E-2 visa and has now been approved…
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If you are currently working in the United States on an H-1B visa, you may already be planning your path to long-term residency. One compelling option for certain professionals is…
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While the E-2 visa often receives more publicity, the E-1 Treaty Trader visa remains a highly effective and often overlooked solution for foreign nationals engaged in trade with the United…
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Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in London, UK. The client is an experience dog trainer and has been operating her own business…
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The E-2 visa allows nationals of treaty countries to invest in and manage a business in the United States. As a nonimmigrant visa, it requires applicants to intend to leave…
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We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an H-1B petition for a Civil Engineer employed by a concrete manufacturing and construction company in Connecticut. The H-1B visa program…
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The O-1 visa is designed for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability or achievement in their field. To qualify, applicants must submit evidence showing a high level of recognition, often…
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For professionals in the U.S. on an O-1 visa, transitioning to more independent work may seem out of reach—especially if your current visa is tied to a large corporation. However,…
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Scott Legal is pleased to share another success story. We have received an H-1B approval for the 2026 cap season. The applicant is a board-certified psychologist specializing in autism awareness.…
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The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa allows nationals of certain treaty countries to enter the United States for the purpose of conducting substantial trade between the U.S. and their home country.…
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We just had a L1A executive petition approved at USCIS, which was a renewal granted for another 2 years. This petition included a recapture request, which allowed the beneficiary to…
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The E-2 visa is a popular nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign nationals from treaty countries to live and work in the United States based on a substantial investment in a…
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The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is one of the few U.S. green card categories that allows individuals to apply without a job offer or employer sponsorship. This means that…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an I-129 approval from USCIS for an L-1A executive for a new office. While new office petitions tend to…
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The E-2 visa is a popular option for foreign investors looking to start or purchase a business in the United States. However, one of the most common misunderstandings about this…
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Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured approval for an F-1 change of status petition filed with USCIS. The applicant, a national of India, was previously in the United States on an…
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The E-2 visa franchise is becoming an increasingly attractive option for foreign investors looking to start a business in the United States. By investing in a qualifying U.S. franchise, E-2…
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We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for an at-home senior care business based in California. The applicant, a national of the Philippines, was originally…
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If you’re applying for an E-2 Investor Visa, one of the most critical components of your application is your business plan. A well-crafted business plan not only outlines the viability…
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We just successfully secured an NIW approval for an entrepreneur on an E-2 visa who founded a martial arts gym. The applicant proposed to expand the gym to multiple locations in…
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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers foreign nationals the opportunity to gain U.S. permanent residency by making a qualifying investment in the U.S. economy. However, one of the leading reasons…
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In this video we will cover one of the most common questions among E-2 investor applicants: how much does the E-2 investor need to invest, and how can they most…
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