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Approvals

L-1A Visa Approval for Executive from Chile Expanding to U.S.

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we recently obtained an L-1A visa approval for an executive from Chile who will lead the U.S. affiliate of a company focused on the production and sale of natural sweeteners. The approved petition…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 27, 2025

EB-5 Visa

EB-5 Direct Investment vs. Regional Center: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose

If you’re considering the EB-5 visa as your path to U.S. permanent residency, one of the first—and most important—decisions you’ll make is choosing between a direct investment and a regional center investment. Each option offers unique benefits and challenges, and…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 27, 2025

Approvals

H-1B Extension Approved with USCIS for a Legal Research Analyst

We are thrilled to announce the successful approval of an H-1B extension petition for a Legal Research Analyst working with a law firm in New York. The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 26, 2025

L-1 Visa

From L-1 to Green Card: What You Need to Know About the EB-1C Process

If you’re currently in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, you might be wondering: Does this visa lead directly to a green card? The short answer is no—not automatically. While the L-1 is a powerful tool for international employees transferring…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 26, 2025

Approvals

L-1A Visa Approved for Executive Launching New U.S. Office

We are thrilled to share another success story from our business immigration practice. Our firm recently secured the approval of an L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive petition for a client establishing a new U.S. office. This approval marks a significant milestone…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 20, 2025

TN Visa

Can You Work for More Than One Employer on a TN Visa?

If you’re in the U.S. on a TN visa and considering taking on a second job, you may be wondering: Can I work for multiple employers under TN status? The answer is yes, but there’s a major caveat—you must obtain…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 20, 2025

Approvals

Green Card Approved Under F1 Family Preference Category

We just had a family based green card approved at the USCIS field office in Atlanta, Georgia. The applicant’s mother sponsored him for a green card under the F1 preference category. The applicant is from Jamaica and was in the…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 19, 2025

E-2 Visa

Can I Use Intellectual Property as Part of My E-2 Visa Investment?

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a valuable pathway for entrepreneurs from treaty countries to invest in and run businesses in the United States. While traditional E-2 visa investments often involve cash or physical assets, intellectual property (IP)—such as patents,…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 19, 2025

Approvals

TN Management Consultant Renewal Approved at U.S. Land Border for Canadian National

Scott Legal 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 as…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 16, 2025

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EB-5 Visa

Can I Make a Partial EB-5 Investment and Still Apply Under the EB-5 Program?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency for foreign nationals who invest in job-creating enterprises. A common question arises: Is it permissible to make a partial investment and still qualify under the EB-5 program? While…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 16, 2025

L-1A Visa Approval for Executive from Chile Expanding to U.S.

EB-5 Direct Investment vs. Regional Center: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose

H-1B Extension Approved with USCIS for a Legal Research Analyst

From L-1 to Green Card: What You Need to Know About the EB-1C Process

L-1A Visa Approved for Executive Launching New U.S. Office

Can You Work for More Than One Employer on a TN Visa?

Green Card Approved Under F1 Family Preference Category

Can I Use Intellectual Property as Part of My E-2 Visa Investment?

TN Management Consultant Renewal Approved at U.S. Land Border for Canadian National

Can I Make a Partial EB-5 Investment and Still Apply Under the EB-5 Program?

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