On April 21, 2022, the Biden administration implemented a humanitarian benefit for Ukrainian’s nationals fleeing from the Russian invasion.
Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2022
L-1 applicants can be transferred to the U.S. to work in a different role than the one they held while working abroad.
Khadija DerrickNovember 28, 2022
If you filed a standalone I-140, you may still be able to enter the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa or extend status.
Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2022
November 2022 Update on TPS protection for TPS countries the government was attempting to terminate TPS designation.
Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2022
In order to have probative value, foreign equivalency reports must explain the applicant’s courses and credit hours taken and show analysis and knowledge of the foreign education system.
Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2022
We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center in only 1 month after it was filed, without premium processing.
Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2022
Today, The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” announced that effective September 26, 2022, green card validity dates are being extended for a period of 24 months after the date of expiration.
Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2022
On September 28, 2022, USCIS announced an increase to the number of days a green card can be automatically extended for, for Form I-90’s that are properly submitted.
Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2022
E-2 Visa Approval for a Podcast Publishing and Monetization Service Company.
Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security has issued new public charge rules that will take effect on December 23, 2022.
Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2022
F-1 can only attend public school at the secondary level, and restrictions apply; they can attend private school without restriction.
Khadija DerrickNovember 22, 2022
While there is no law that clearly permits or prohibits it, in practice, minor children with a pending adjustment of status petition are generally allowed to attend school.
Khadija DerrickNovember 22, 2022
Section 319(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, “INA” allows for the surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased U.S. Citizen military service member who died during a period of his honorable service.
Khadija DerrickNovember 21, 2022
Pursuant to Section 329A of the Immigration Act, certain noncitizens of the United States may be eligible for U.S. citizenship after their passing away if they meet certain eligibility criteria.
Khadija DerrickNovember 21, 2022
Under the dual intent doctrine, a foreign national who has applied for permanent residence in Canada may also apply to enter Canada under a temporary visa, such as a visitor, student, or worker.
Khadija DerrickNovember 18, 2022
We just had an E-2 approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The applicant is a national of Turkey who was eligible through her purchase of a gas station with a convenience store.
Khadija DerrickNovember 18, 2022
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” reported earlier this year that they will not be requiring passport photos for N-600 applications which is the similar policy for applicants for Naturalization using USCIS Form N-400.
Khadija DerrickNovember 18, 2022
The maximum stay for one J-1 professor or research scholar program is 5 years, and an applicant must wait two years before being allowed to participate in a new J-1 program.
Khadija DerrickNovember 17, 2022
We just had an EB1A I-140 approval with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The applicant is a renowned expert in business management and directing strategic investments.
Khadija DerrickNovember 17, 2022
If you have been laid off from your U.S. job you may have a 60 day grace period that will give you time to find a new employer, change to a new status or make plans to depart the U.S.
Khadija DerrickNovember 17, 2022
Scott Legal just received an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The E-2 Company is a waste bin rental company based in Tennessee.
Khadija DerrickNovember 17, 2022
Scott Legal just received an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney, Australia. The E-2 Company is based in New York managing a video production company.
Khadija DerrickNovember 17, 2022
Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an approval on an E-2 visa dependent spousal application at the consulate in Toronto.
Khadija DerrickNovember 17, 2022
