We just had an E-2 investor extension approval at USCIS. The applicant, a national of Jordan, was granted E-2 status to develop and direct a fuel station and auto repair…
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Premium Processing often feels like the perfect solution when you're facing long U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) waiting times. However, Premium Processing is a strategic tool and using it…
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Since President Trump began his second term, the immigration landscape has been marked by continuous and significant policy changes. These shifts have generally been less favorable to immigrants, resulting in…
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has approved an L-1A Executive petition filed on behalf of a Scott Legal, P.C. client. The applicant, an Indonesian national, was granted a two-year extension…
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Naturalization for Spouses of U.S. Citizens: 3-Year Rule For many lawful permanent residents, becoming a U.S. citizen is the final step in their immigration journey. U.S. citizenship provides important benefits,…
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We recently received an E-2 change of status approval from USCIS for a UK national who invested in a youth sports enrichment franchise in Florida. The business will provide structured…
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On Friday, August 21, 2026, U.S. Federal Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled that the U.S. Department of State's policy of suspending the issuance of…
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The K-1 visa allows a foreign fiancé of a U.S. citizen to come to the United States for the purpose of marriage. After the foreign fiancé enters the United States,…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce an L-1A approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a manager of a software company. Our client sought to transfer a key…
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On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision written by Justice Samuel Alito, agreed with the Trump administration and held that courts cannot review the Secretary…
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Scott Legal is pleased to announce the approval of an E-2 employee visa application at the US Consulate in Osaka. The company sells specialty food products and the employee manages…
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On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision written by Justice Samuel Alito, agreed with the Trump administration and held that the U.S. Department of Homeland…
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K-1 visa vs I-130 consular processing is one of the first decisions an engaged couple has to make. Many people think that a K-1 fiancé visa is always the faster…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce the approval of an E-2 investor visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Canadian national who will launch a sports franchise…
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Applying for adjustment of status as the spouse of a green card holder can begin the same way as a U.S. citizen spouse case, but it does not always end…
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We are pleased to share the approval of a PERM-based I-140 petition for a graphic designer under the EB-3 professional category. The petition was filed under regular processing and approved…
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How does denaturalization work, and can a naturalized citizen really lose U.S. citizenship? Most people think of U.S. citizenship as permanent, and for the vast majority of naturalized Americans, it…
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An I visa for YouTubers is now one of the most common questions we receive from independent digital journalists. Many people now get their news from YouTube, podcasts, Instagram, TikTok,…
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We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an H-1B cap change of status petition for a software developer selected in the March 2026 H-1B lottery. The petition was…
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PERM experience with the same employer is one of the most common problem areas in employer-sponsored green card cases. In many PERM cases, the sponsored employee has already worked for…
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