Starting on January 22, 2022, non-U.S. individuals entering the United States from Canada or Mexico by land or ferry will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 21, 2022
NIW petitioners should propose more than a simple job search, they should present evidence of interest in their specific research or business project.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 20, 2022
NIW strategy for entrepreneurs – how to successfully argue substantial merit and national importance
Entrepreneurs can improve their chances at the NIW application by presenting a specific and original value of their offering, evidence of interest from clients, and a good business plan.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 20, 2022
Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a smoothie shop in Florida.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 20, 2022
Some TN visa categories do not require a bachelors degree; applicants can qualify with a 2-year post-secondary diploma/certificate, work experience, or a license depending on the category.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 20, 2022
Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a real estate management company in Arizona.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 19, 2022
Labor shortage in a particular field is not enough to establish national importance. Petitioners must demonstrate spillover effects to industry as a whole beyond one’s immediate employer or clients.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 19, 2022
“Major media” in the context of EB1A petitions means sources with a large independent circulation count or referenced by other media as authoritative.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 19, 2022
I had petitioned my unmarried daughter as a legal permanent resident and I became a U.S. Citizen thinking that the green card waiting period would be shorter, but recently discovered that the waiting period would be increased. Is there anything…
Khadija DerrickJanuary 18, 2022
A temporary stop gap spending bill has been passed by Congress which will fund the government and various immigration operations until February 18, 2022.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 18, 2022
It is possible, but not recommended, to pursue PERM employment-based green cards if the sponsoring company is owned by a family member of the foreign worker, or by the worker himself.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 17, 2022
Form I-94 shows a foreign national’s lawful status in the U.S. The foreign national should receive an I-94 either electronically or in paper form when coming to the U.S. by land, sea or air.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 17, 2022
For immigrant visa purposes, your country of birth (not your citizenship or residence) determines your chargeability on the visa bulletin.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 14, 2022
US entry waivers are needed by foreign nationals who seek to visit the US temporarily but who may be inadmissible due to criminality or unlawful presence grounds.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 14, 2022
My mother was petitioned for a green card, and I was included as a derivative beneficiary, but now I am being told that I cannot apply for a green card because I aged out.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2022
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Melbourne. The applicant has an entrepreneurial background and the business is a tobacco smoke shop.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2022
Establish a business in Canada – Owner-operator Work Permit under the International Mobility Program
You can apply for a work permit to come to Canada to establish and operate a company that you own 50% or more, even without a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2022
Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in London. The applicant is an employee of a restaurant in California. The visa was granted for 5 years.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 12, 2022
Yes, a temporary immigration status is a legal immigration status allowing for a noncitizen to be present in the United State for a specific reason, usually for a specific period of time or when the reason for the visit has…
Khadija DerrickJanuary 12, 2022
Yes, there are several issues to be aware of in attempting to obtain a green card when you are living without status in the United States.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2022
Can I keep my US Green Card holder status even while living in another country for more than 1 year?
A U.S. LPR trying to return after a long absence may be deemed to have abandoned their green card and face immigration court proceedings. Apply for a re-entry permit or returning resident visa (SB-1) to avoid this.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2022
Entrepreneurs who secure an investment from a designated venture capital, angel investor, or incubator in Canada can obtain permanent residency to direct their start-up business in Canada.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 7, 2022
L-1A can be a great choice for foreign business owners looking to expand in the US. Be sure to check the requirements and carefully prepare your evidence.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 7, 2022
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, consulates around the world experienced substantial backlogs and extensive delays in visa processing times.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 6, 2022
