Yes, it can. An interesting pattern of cases can be identified in AAO case law since 2025, which is that the government is increasingly using the third prong of the…
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One of the most frustrating situations an immigration applicant can face is discovering that USCIS cashed the filing fee, yet no receipt notice was ever issued. Without a receipt number,…
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We just had an O-1B visa renewal petition approved for a glass sculpture designer from the Czech Republic. The beneficiary was granted O-1B classification for another 3 years to work…
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Let’s say you’re someone who is already in the United States on an F-1 visa, completing a Masters’ or Ph.D. program or on OPT or STEM OPT, and you develop…
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We recently received an E-2 investor visa renewal approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Canadian national who owns and operates a podiatry medical practice in New York.…
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For many foreign nationals, discovering that they remained in the United States beyond their I-94 expiration date can be alarming. A common question immigration attorneys hear is: “Is it a…
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Form I-134 and I-864 are both used to prove the necessary financial support in immigration cases. Because of this, people sometimes confuse the two forms. Form I-134 is commonly used…
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We are pleased to announce that our client was recently approved for a marriage-based green card by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), marking an important milestone on our client's…
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Many couples meet online today. Some meet through dating apps. Some meet through social media. Some start as friends through online games, online communities, or chat groups. Over time, the…
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We recently received approval of an E-2 investor visa from the U.S. Consulate in Perth, Australia. The applicant is an Australian national who established a life coaching business offering private…
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It is very rare to see the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) take the side of a petitioner who appeals an NIW denial and reverse the USCIS’s decision to deny an…
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We recently received approval of an E-2 investor visa renewal from the U.S. Embassy in London for a national of the United Kingdom. The applicant is the owner of a…
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Being one of the few green card categories that do not require a U.S. employer sponsor and allows self-petitioning, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a beacon to many…
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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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