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Approvals

U.S. Citizenship Approved for U.K. National at New York USCIS Field Office

The USCIS field office in New York just approved a citizenship application for our client, a national of the United Kingdom. Our client originally obtained her green card through employment sponsorship and became eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship five…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 8, 2025

E-2 Visa

Understanding the Investment Amount for E-2 Visa Approval

The investment amount for E-2 Visa approval is one of the most frequently asked questions by aspiring investors. While the E-2 visa offers a flexible route to living and working in the United States through business ownership, the investment threshold…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 8, 2025

Approvals

L1A Approval for a Function Manager at a Technology Company

We just had an L-1A approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The employee is a function manager for a technology company focused on regulatory compliance. L-1A visas are available for executives and managers. A function manager manages an essential…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 7, 2025

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E-2 Visa Approved in Toronto After Two Denials for a Home Care Franchise

We just had an E-2 visa petition approved after two previous denials. The client had used another firm to prepare an E-2 visa petition, which was denied twice, then came to our firm and with our help, he was able…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 6, 2025

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E-2 Visa

Understanding Work Authorization for E-2 Visa Dependents

The E-2 Visa has long been a popular option for investors and employees looking to build a business presence in the United States. But beyond the visa holder, a crucial question arises: what rights do their spouses and children have? …

Marijan PetrovskiMay 6, 2025

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TN Visa Renewal Approved for Management Consultant in Real Estate

Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an approval for TN renewal in the management consultant category. The client, a Canadian national, applied at a land port of entry and was granted TN status to work…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 5, 2025

TN Visa

Navigating TN Visa Job Changes and Concurrent Employment

For Canadian and Mexican professionals, the TN Visa offers a streamlined path to working in the United States. Established under NAFTA (now USMCA), this visa allows qualified individuals to work in specific fields, from engineering to healthcare. But while the…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 5, 2025

Approvals

Green Card Approved Based on EB1C Petition

Scott Legal P.C. just had an I-485 Green Card petition approved based on an EB1C petition for an entrepreneur and founder of a multinational HR company. After establishing the foreign affiliate, the applicant established the US company on an L-1…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 2, 2025

E-2 Visa

Applying Through USCIS or Consulate: How to Choose the Best Option for Your E-2 Investor Visa

If you're considering an E-2 investor visa, one of your most important decisions is choosing between applying through USCIS or a U.S. consulate. Both methods have distinct benefits and drawbacks that applicants should carefully evaluate. In this article, we’ll explore…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 2, 2025

E-2 Visa

E-2 Employee Visa: Requirements and Application Process Explained

The E-2 Employee Visa offers foreign nationals an excellent opportunity to work in the United States for an E-2 treaty business. Particularly advantageous due to its streamlined and quicker process compared to other work visas such as L-1 and H-1B,…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 30, 2025

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E-2 Visa

E-2 Visa Approved by the US Consulate in Kingston for a Business Consulting Firm

Our firm recently obtained an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in Kingston, Jamaica. Our client established a business consulting firm in New York, drawing on her extensive background in project management and business administration. The U.S. consulate granted…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 29, 2025

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved by the US Consulate in Perth for a Sales Consulting Business

Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in Perth, Australia. Our client, an experienced sales consultant, successfully established a U.S.-based company to provide sales consulting services, leveraging his proven track record operating a similar…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 29, 2025

E-2 Visa

E-2 Visa Renewal: Key Steps and Government Requirements

E-2 visa renewal is a critical step for foreign investors looking to extend their stay in the United States and continue operating their businesses. While the E-2 investor visa offers the benefit of indefinite renewals, applicants must still meet specific…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 29, 2025

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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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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

U.S. Citizenship Approved for U.K. National at New York USCIS Field Office

Understanding the Investment Amount for E-2 Visa Approval

L1A Approval for a Function Manager at a Technology Company

E-2 Visa Approved in Toronto After Two Denials for a Home Care Franchise

Understanding Work Authorization for E-2 Visa Dependents

TN Visa Renewal Approved for Management Consultant in Real Estate

Navigating TN Visa Job Changes and Concurrent Employment

Green Card Approved Based on EB1C Petition

Applying Through USCIS or Consulate: How to Choose the Best Option for Your E-2 Investor Visa

E-2 Employee Visa: Requirements and Application Process Explained

E-2 Visa Approved by the US Consulate in Kingston for a Business Consulting Firm

E-2 Visa Approved by the US Consulate in Perth for a Sales Consulting Business

E-2 Visa Renewal: Key Steps and Government Requirements

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

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