E-2 Visa Reciprocity for French Nationals Reduced
Starting on August 29, 2019, E-2 visa reciprocity for French nationals will decrease from the current 60 months (5 years) to 15 months (1 [...]
EB-3 Visas Unavailable Through to September 30
The EB-3 Employment-based immigration visa will be unavailable through to September 30, 2019 for all applicants worldwide. This is a result of the visa [...]
September 2019 Visa Bulletin: Further Retrogression for EB-1 and EB-3 Visas for China and India, big advance for EB-5 India
Every year, Congress sets limits on the number of immigrant visas that can be issued each year. In order to adjust status to that [...]
USCIS Completes Return of Unselected H-1B Cap Petitions
USCIS have finished returning unselected H-1B petitions that were not selected in the FY2020 cap lottery. Employers should receive petition packages and fee checks [...]
What is a 214(b) Visa Denial and How Can I Overcome It? What is immigrant intent?
You were on a J-1 visa program working in the United States as an intern or trainee and towards the end of your expiry [...]
New Public Charge Rules Revealed: Higher Scrutiny for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Applicants Receiving Certain Federal Public Benefits
The Department of Homeland Security has issued the final rule on public charge. Originally published in October 10, 2018, the new rules seek to [...]
Can I get a TN Visa for IT Professional? Can TN visas be issued for software engineers? Can an IT person get a TN visa? Can a hardware engineer get a TN visa?
What is a TN Visa? The TN non-immigrant visa was created by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed between the United States, [...]
What is ESTA? What is the Visa Waiver Program? Can I Set up my E-2 visa while on ESTA? Can I work at my E-2 Visa while on ESTA? Can I set up my E-2 business while on ESTA?
The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Company supplying electric fencing equipment at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg
We just had an approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg for a national of Spain. The business is a [...]
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Syrian Nationals
On August 1, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced that temporary protected status (TPS) for Syrian nationals will be extended to March 31, [...]
New EB-5 Rules Revealed: Drastic Changes to Investment Amount and TEA Qualification
Despite the fact that the EB-5 investment immigration program has been renewed again, again, and again, every time it has come close to expiration without change, USCIS has [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approval in London
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The business is a niche recruitment firm located in NYC [...]
O-1 Visa Approval for Design Architect
We just had an approval of an O-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Kuala Lumpur that one of our Scott Legal lawyers worked [...]
Marriage Based Green Card Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage. The applicant completed her adjustment of status interview and the [...]
TN Visa Approval for Software Engineer for a National of Canada
We just had a TN approval for a software engineer who will be joining a startup company based in California in the role of [...]
Can I apply for an E-2 visa for my Dependents if I Changed Status in the U.S.? Can my Family apply for an E-2 visa at the Consulate?
When in the U.S., it may be possible to apply to change status to E-2 status. (Eg. moving from an F-1 to E-2) If [...]
Is a Car a Good E-2 visa expense? Can my car be part of my E-2 investment? Can I include a vehicle in my investment amount?
To obtain an E-2 investor visa, an applicant must spend money in the U.S. The amount of the expenditures depends on the type of [...]
Do I Need a High Salary to Obtain the O-1 Visa?
One common question that comes up in relation to the O-1 visa is whether an applicant needs a job offer commanding a high salary, [...]
Marriage Based Green Card Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage. Although the case had several complex components, the applicant [...]
B-1 Visa Approval for Canadian National
Scott Legal, P.C. just had a B-1 visa approval for a Canadian national. The applicant prepared his own TN petition that was denied and [...]
O-1 Visa Approval for Audio Engineer
One of our Scott Legal lawyers received an approval on an O-1 petition that he recently worked on. Despite the client's extensive experience and [...]
O-1 Visa Approval for Design Architect
One of our Scott Legal lawyers just had an approval on an O-1 petition that he recently worked on. After a thorough preparation of [...]
H-1B approval for an Accounting role for a National of India
We just had an H-1B approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for an accountant position with a company based in New York. You [...]
E-3 Visa Approval in Barbados
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval of an E-3 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Barbados. An E-3 visa is a visa that [...]
Ian E. Scott sits on E-2 panel discussing the E-2 visa
Scott Legal PC’s founding manager sat on two immigration panels and discussed general E-2 visa requirements and issues. The Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty [...]
I-140 Approval with USCIS for a Model at Beauty Brand Company
We just received an I-140 approval with USCIS. The company is a beauty brand company and the beneficiary is a model for the beauty brand. To find out [...]
E-2 Extension of Status Approval with USCIS for a Marketing Consulting Company for a National of Bangladesh
We just had an E-2 investor extension of status approved through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The applicant is a National of Bangladesh and was granted a [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Pakistan
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. The E-2 visa was for an E-2 employee [...]
New EB-5 Rule Clears Federal Review
On June 28, 2019, the new EB-5 rule has been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget’s review. The rule was originally sent [...]
Can a Dual National Change Status to E-2 if they Entered on the Non E-2 Country Passport?
One way to apply for an E-2 visa if you are in the U.S. is to file an I-129 form to change status. While [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approval In Calgary for Canadian National
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 employee visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Calgary. All initial E-2 visas and renewals must be [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto for Catering Company
Scott Legal P.C. just had an approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Mexican national. The applicant is [...]
E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto for Two Companies
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was approved for 2 U.S. [...]
What Happens When my K Visa is Approved? My Approval is Only Valid for Four Months? How Long Do I have to Enter the Country and Get Married?
When the U.S. citizen is living in the U.S. and the beneficiary (the person the U.S. Citizen will marry) is outside the U.S., the [...]
USCIS No Longer Accepting Abandonment of Green Card Status at International Field Offices
A “green card” or permanent resident card is a document that shows a that a person can stay in the U.S. and work here [...]
