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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

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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E-2 Visa

E-2 Visa Validity vs. E-2 Status Duration: Key Differences Every Investor Must Understand

Even if your E-2 visa is valid for 5 years, for each visit to the U.S., an E-2 status holder is only allowed to stay in the US for up to 2 years at a time. Length of validity of…

Khadija DerrickApril 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

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TN Visa

Can I Renew My TN Visa Indefinitely? Understanding the Limits of TN Status and Non-Immigrant Intent

There is no limitation on the total number of years TN status may be granted for.

Khadija DerrickApril 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

E-2 Visa

Can You Travel for Business to Canada or Mexico with E-2 Status Approved by USCIS?

If you were approved for E-2 status through USCIS you may be able to take a brief business trip to Mexico or Canada and return using automatic visa revalidation if you meet certain requirements.

Khadija DerrickApril 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

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National Interest Waiver

What is the difference between Schedule A Group II and a National Interest Waiver?

Schedule A Group II is a subcategory of an employer-sponsored immigrant petition for foreign worker that allows certain professionals with “exceptional ability” in their field to bypass the part of the Labor Certification process that requires employers to recruit for…

Khadija DerrickApril 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

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How can I prepare my mandamus complaint to overcome a motion to dismiss?

How to prepare a mandamus complaint in order to overcome a motion to dismiss.

Khadija DerrickApril 21, 2025

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TN Visa

Can a Mexican National on a TN Visa Add or Change Employers at a Port of Entry?

Nationals of Mexico who have a valid TN visa and want to work for a new employer should apply for approval from a U.S. consulate before seeking re-entry.

Khadija DerrickApril 18, 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

EB-5 Visa

Is it possible to stay in the United States while my EB-5 petition is pending?

Yes, EB-5 investors already in the United States on a non-immigrant status (E, F, H, etc.) can continue staying in the US by filing the I-485 adjustment of status petition alongside their I-526 immigrant petition if the priority date is…

Khadija DerrickApril 15, 2025

E-2 Visa

My E-2 Visa Was Denied Due to Marginality, What Should I Do?

If your E2 petition was denied on marginality, you should hire workers, start taking revenue from clients, submit contracts with clients, and a strong Business Plan with the re-application.

Khadija DerrickApril 14, 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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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

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 Validity vs. E-2 Status Duration: Key Differences Every Investor Must Understand

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

Can I Renew My TN Visa Indefinitely? Understanding the Limits of TN Status and Non-Immigrant Intent

EB1C Approval for Japanese Finance Executive

Can You Travel for Business to Canada or Mexico with E-2 Status Approved by USCIS?

L-1A Visa Approved for Korean Finance Executive

What is the difference between Schedule A Group II and a National Interest Waiver?

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

How can I prepare my mandamus complaint to overcome a motion to dismiss?

Can a Mexican National on a TN Visa Add or Change Employers at a Port of Entry?

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

Is it possible to stay in the United States while my EB-5 petition is pending?

My E-2 Visa Was Denied Due to Marginality, What Should I Do?

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

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