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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS to Suspend Premium Processing for all FY 2019 H-1B Cap Filings

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced on March 20, 2018 that, starting from April 2, 2018, premium processing for all fiscal year 2019 cap-subject petitions, including petitions seeking an exemption for individuals with a U.S. master’s degree…

Jenny ZhanMarch 22, 2018

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS to Create Organization of Professional Responsibility

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is creating a new internal division to more rigorously police its own caseworkers. The division, called the Organization of Professional Responsibility (OPR), is aimed at the agents who may be too lenient…

Jenny ZhanMarch 21, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Syria Temporary Protected Status Re-Registration Period Opens

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals have been extended for 18 months from April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019. Current beneficiaries will have 60 days, or until May 4, 2018, to request the extension of status and work…

Jenny ZhanMarch 21, 2018

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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Danish National

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in Copenhagen Denmark. The visa was granted for 5 years to a Danish national who started an internet technology company. Scott Legal has processed E-2 visas in…

Jenny ZhanMarch 21, 2018

Approvals

TN Visa Approval for Canadian National under Economist Category

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a TN visa approval for a Canadian national under the category of Economist. The applicant designed loan products for the banking sector and the visa was granted for 3 years. The TN visa category of…

Jenny ZhanMarch 21, 2018

Approvals

L-1B Approval for a Software Technology Company

We just had an L-1B employee approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The application was approved for 3 years for a U.S. business that sells proprietary software products. The applicant is a U.K. national and will work in inside sales.…

Jenny ZhanMarch 19, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for a Chiropractic Practice at U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of Canada

We just had an E-2 Investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and purchased an operating chiropractic business. The applicant is a doctor of chiropractic and a Canadian national.…

Jenny ZhanMarch 19, 2018

Approvals

Application for Permanent Employment (PERM) Approved

We just had a PERM Application for Permanent Employment certified by U.S. Department of Labor. The employer is an recruitment firm and the applicant is a senior recruiter. The applicant is from the U.K. and can now apply for a green…

Jenny ZhanMarch 13, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa approval for a Mobile App Company with USCIS for a National of Singapore

Scott Legal just had an E-2 approval from U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a company that has developed a logistics platform and mobile app. The applicant is the owner and the chief executive officer of the company and was a national of…

Jenny ZhanMarch 13, 2018

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Video Testimonial and Discussion of E-2 Visa Process at U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We recently had an E-2 visa approval for a photographer at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted a 5 year visa and will move to California over the next few months. The applicant made a video about…

IanScottMarch 12, 2018

E-2 Visa Foreign Language Articles

미국에서 작은 비즈니스를 시작하고 싶으십니까? E-2 비자가 적합할 수 있습니다.

자신만의 비즈니스를 시작하는 아이디어가 항상 머릿속을 가장 차지하는 일입니까? 분명 저를 위한 것이었지만 제가 그린 카드 소지자가 아니라는 점에서, 저 자신만의 사업을 시작하는 것은 제 선택 사항이 아니라고 생각했습니다. 저는 또한 100만 달러의 투자가 필요한 "큰” 비즈니스 EB-5 그린 카드에도…

Jenny ZhanMarch 8, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Supreme Court Rules Immigrants can be Detained Indefinitely

On February 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court ruled 5 to 3 that immigrants do not have the right to periodic bond hearings. A bond hearing, also known as a bail hearing, is where a judge determines if someone…

Jenny ZhanMarch 6, 2018

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Toughens Requirements for Third-Party Placement of H-1B Employees

A new USCIS policy memorandum issued on February 22, 2018 requires H-1B employers to disclose detailed information about vendor and end-client relationships when petitioning for employees who will be placed at third-party sites. Some staffing agencies seek hard-to-get H-1B visas…

Jenny ZhanMarch 6, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Employee Visa Approval

We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Calgary. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is a producer of high quality leather goods. The applicant was a marketing manager…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. had an approval for an E-2 Investor visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The E-2 Company is a boutique photography company with one U.S. employee that specialized in maternity and special event photography. E-2 visas for Canadian…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Employee Visa Approval

Scott Legal, P.C. had an E-2 employee approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a recruitment firm. The firm has processed both investor and employee visas for this firm in the past and the firm has also hired U.S.…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2018

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval for a Model

Scott Legal just had an O-1 visa approved for a Model. The application was approved for 3 years for modeling work done with a beauty brand company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1,…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2018

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Restricts Use of Powers of Attorney

In a new policy memorandum issued on February 16, 2018, USCIS will no longer accept an employer’s applications or petitions if they are signed by outside counsel under power of attorney. Filings made on behalf of a corporation or other…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2018

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Immigration

Automatic Employment Authorization Document Extension

USCIS automatically extends certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs, also known as work permits, or Form I-765) for up to 180 days for applications that meet the following two conditions. One, the applicant has already properly filed for a renewal EAD…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2018

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Can I start my Own Business and Petition for an O-1 Visa?

An O-1 Visa is a visa that allows individuals with extraordinary ability to come to the U.S. in a number of different fields. The O-1A visa is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 28, 2018

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Do I Demonstrate That My Business Is Not Marginal? Why are Some E-2 Visas Denied because of Marginality?

How Do I Demonstrate That My Business Is Not Marginal? Why are Some E-2 Visas Denied because of Marginality? One of the requirements for the E-2 visa is called the “Marginality” requirement. In order to satisfy this requirement, applicants must…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 28, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Germany

Scott Legal, P.C. just had another approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt Germany. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and was granted for a property management business. The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 28, 2018

Approvals

H-1B Visa Transfer Approval

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an H-1B transfer of employer with USCIS. The petitioning company is a hedge fund specializing in digital asset investments. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 27, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto

Scott Legal just had an approval for an E-2 visa in Toronto, Canada. The E-2 enterprise specializes in custom fabrication for marketing campaigns and private clients. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Extension Approval

Scott Legal just received an E-2 approval for an extension of status with USCIS. The E-2 Enterprise is a grocery store and restaurant specializing in providing Asian food products and cuisine. Click on the buttons below in order to claim…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 21, 2018

USCIS to Suspend Premium Processing for all FY 2019 H-1B Cap Filings

USCIS to Create Organization of Professional Responsibility

Syria Temporary Protected Status Re-Registration Period Opens

E-2 Visa Approval for Danish National

TN Visa Approval for Canadian National under Economist Category

L-1B Approval for a Software Technology Company

E-2 Visa Approval for a Chiropractic Practice at U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a National of Canada

Application for Permanent Employment (PERM) Approved

E-2 Visa approval for a Mobile App Company with USCIS for a National of Singapore

E-2 Video Testimonial and Discussion of E-2 Visa Process at U.S. Consulate in Toronto

미국에서 작은 비즈니스를 시작하고 싶으십니까? E-2 비자가 적합할 수 있습니다.

Supreme Court Rules Immigrants can be Detained Indefinitely

USCIS Toughens Requirements for Third-Party Placement of H-1B Employees

E-2 Employee Visa Approval

E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto

E-2 Employee Visa Approval

O-1 Visa Approval for a Model

USCIS Restricts Use of Powers of Attorney

Automatic Employment Authorization Document Extension

Can I start my Own Business and Petition for an O-1 Visa?

How Do I Demonstrate That My Business Is Not Marginal? Why are Some E-2 Visas Denied because of Marginality?

E-2 Visa Approval in Germany

H-1B Visa Transfer Approval

E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto

E-2 Visa Extension Approval

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