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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for U.K. National for Auction House Offering Valuation and Disposal Advice at the U.S. Consulate in London

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a U.K. national treaty investor and his spouse. The investor started an auction house and company offering valuation/appraisal and disposal advice for all types of…

IanScottOctober 13, 2016

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 1: Applying at the Consulate)

An E-2 visa is a great visa for a person who wants to launch a startup or purchase a business in the United States. In order to obtain the visa the applicant must invest in a business in the United States,…

IanScottOctober 12, 2016

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I get work authorization as the spouse of an H-1B visa holder? Can I work if my spouse has an H-1B visa and has applied for an immigrant visa?

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. Spouses and children of H-1B visa holders may accompany their family member to the U.S. in H-4 status, however H-4 dependent spouses of…

IanScottOctober 12, 2016

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Immigration

Is Form I-797 Notice of Action a Visa? Can I use Form I-797 to Enter the United States? What is Form I-797 Used for?

Form I-797 is a form used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to communicate with customers or convey an immigration benefit. This is not a form that an applicant can fill out but is correspondence from USCIS notifying an…

IanScottOctober 11, 2016

Family Immigration Immigration

Can my step-child obtain a visa from me? Can my adopted child obtain a visa from me? If I am a child’s legal guardian, can the child obtain any immigration benefits?

Can my step-child obtain a visa from me? Immigration treats step-children and biological children for the most part identically. If you married your step-child’s biological parent before your step-child turned 18, and the marriage was not fraudulent, your step-child is…

IanScottOctober 6, 2016

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How will my E-2 investment be calculated?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa that allows an entrepreneur to start a business, invest in a business or purchase a business in the United States. The visa can be renewed indefinitely as long as the E-2 requirements are met and the…

IanScottOctober 4, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for German National for Sales Advisory and Investment Company at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a German national treaty investor. The investor started a sales advisory and investment company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your…

IanScottOctober 4, 2016

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Italian National for Law Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Rome

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Rome for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of an Italian national treaty investor. The investor started a law practice. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1,…

IanScottOctober 4, 2016

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EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas News

Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress with No Changes

Congress extended the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allowing the visa program to run in its current format until December. The House and Senate approved short-term federal spending legislation containing an extension for the program’s Regional Center component through December 9,…

IanScottSeptember 30, 2016

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas Questions & Answers

What Can You Do When You are Unhappy with your E-2 lawyer? I am Unhappy with my E-2 Lawyer, What Can I Do?

Finding a good E-2 visa lawyer is difficult and this is especially the case as some law firms will file E-2 visa immigration petitions with little or no experience in the area. E-2 visas have unique issues and knowledge and…

IanScottSeptember 28, 2016

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Work for Multiple Companies on an E-2 visa? Can I Work for a Subsidiary of the E-2 Company Where I am Currently Employed?

There are a few different types of E-2 visas, including the E-2 Investor visa, the E-2 Employee visa and the E-2 dependent visa. You can read more about the different types of E-2 visas here and here. E-2 dependent spouses…

IanScottSeptember 28, 2016

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can my child come with me to the U.S. on my E-2 visa? What happens to my child’s status when he or she turns 21?

Nonimmigrant visas such as the E, L, O, and H-1B allow for the principal visa holder’s children to also come to the United States with dependent visas. The children are permitted to stay in the U.S. and can attend school,…

IanScottSeptember 28, 2016

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

How Will the New I-601A Rule Affect Foreign National Workers, Families and Individuals in the U.S.?

Our staff attended the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Session on Tuesday, September 20th 2016, where USCIS discussed the new i-601A Provisional Waiver Rules. We have noted points of interest and would like to share this information…

IanScottSeptember 28, 2016

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I File my H-1B Petition without a Certified Labor Condition Application?

What is an H-1B Visa? The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a Bachelor’s degree, and the Petitioner (the…

IanScottSeptember 22, 2016

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Family Immigration Immigration

Can I apply for a green card for my child after my child turns 21? What happens if my child turns 21 before a visa becomes available?

The Immigration and Nationality Act defines a “child” as a person under the age of 21. If you have a child that is 21 or over the age of 21, he or she would be classified by Immigration as a…

IanScottSeptember 22, 2016

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News

We are Hiring! Office Administrator Position at Scott Legal, P.C.

Who We Are Scott Legal, P.C. focuses on business immigration cases for employers, investors and entrepreneurs, (E-2, EB-5, H-1B, EB-1, O visas, and L visas). We cover all areas of business Immigration Law for the Investor or Entrepreneur including E-2…

IanScottSeptember 22, 2016

News

We are Hiring! Associate Attorney Position at Scott Legal, P.C.

Who We Are Scott Legal, P.C. focuses on business immigration cases for employers, investors and entrepreneurs, (E-2, EB-5, H-1B, EB-1, O visas, and L visas), but you will also handle other immigration cases such as family based petitions, removal (deportation)…

IanScottSeptember 22, 2016

News

Two of our lawyers at Scott Legal, P.C. were selected and named as Super Lawyers Rising Stars!

Two of our lawyers at Scott Legal, P.C. were selected and named as Super Lawyers Rising Stars! Ian E. Scott and Kelly LeGrand Weiner were both appointed to the prestigious list. Scott Legal is a business immigration law firm that…

IanScottSeptember 21, 2016

Approvals

Scott Legal, P.C. has 50 Five Star Reviews!

Scott Legal, P.C. is a New York based law firm founded by Harvard Law School graduate & Attorney Ian E. Scott. We are a Law Firm for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & Investors & provide legal services in Business Immigration for…

IanScottSeptember 19, 2016

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What is Happening to the EB-5 Investor Visa Program? How Will the Reauthorization Affect Foreign Nationals Who Want to Invest in the United States?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a green card option for an immigrant entrepreneur that would like to buy an existing business, start a business (Direct Investment) or invest in a job creation project such as large construction projects including…

IanScottSeptember 16, 2016

Immigration

What is the Diversity Lottery? When does the Diversity Lottery open? Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery if I am in the U.S. without status?

The Diversity Lottery is a program that provides green cards for people from countries with historically low rates of immigration through a lottery system. 50,000 green cards will be awarded for Fiscal Year 2018 (which begins on October 2017), and…

IanScottSeptember 16, 2016

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas Questions & Answers

Common E-2 Visa Myths

An E-2 visa is an investor visa that allows an entrepreneur to start a business, invest in a business or purchase a business in the United States. Once the E-2 visa requirements have been met, the investor can live and…

IanScottSeptember 15, 2016

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

My E-2 Visa was Approved! What do I Need to do When I Move to the United States?

Congratulations on your recent E-2 visa approval! Here are a few things you should consider when moving to the United States: Address Change Please note that immigration law and regulations require that all foreign nationals, including lawful permanent residents, file…

IanScottSeptember 15, 2016

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do I have to Hire Employees to get an E-2 Visa?

An E-2 visa is a great option for entrepreneurs who want to start and run a business in the United States. You can read more about the specific E-2 requirements here. One common myth about the E-2 visa is that…

IanScottSeptember 14, 2016

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What are the Steps Required for an E-2 Visa? What do I Have to do to Get an E-2 Visa?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa that allows entrepreneurs or business owners to either start or purchase a business in the U.S. You can find out more about the full set of E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. One…

IanScottSeptember 14, 2016

E-2 Visa Approved for U.K. National for Auction House Offering Valuation and Disposal Advice at the U.S. Consulate in London

Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 1: Applying at the Consulate)

Can I get work authorization as the spouse of an H-1B visa holder? Can I work if my spouse has an H-1B visa and has applied for an immigrant visa?

Is Form I-797 Notice of Action a Visa? Can I use Form I-797 to Enter the United States? What is Form I-797 Used for?

Can my step-child obtain a visa from me? Can my adopted child obtain a visa from me? If I am a child’s legal guardian, can the child obtain any immigration benefits?

How will my E-2 investment be calculated?

E-2 Visa Approved for German National for Sales Advisory and Investment Company at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt

E-2 Visa Approved for Italian National for Law Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Rome

Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress with No Changes

What Can You Do When You are Unhappy with your E-2 lawyer? I am Unhappy with my E-2 Lawyer, What Can I Do?

Can I Work for Multiple Companies on an E-2 visa? Can I Work for a Subsidiary of the E-2 Company Where I am Currently Employed?

Can my child come with me to the U.S. on my E-2 visa? What happens to my child’s status when he or she turns 21?

How Will the New I-601A Rule Affect Foreign National Workers, Families and Individuals in the U.S.?

Can I File my H-1B Petition without a Certified Labor Condition Application?

Can I apply for a green card for my child after my child turns 21? What happens if my child turns 21 before a visa becomes available?

We are Hiring! Office Administrator Position at Scott Legal, P.C.

We are Hiring! Associate Attorney Position at Scott Legal, P.C.

Two of our lawyers at Scott Legal, P.C. were selected and named as Super Lawyers Rising Stars!

Scott Legal, P.C. has 50 Five Star Reviews!

What is Happening to the EB-5 Investor Visa Program? How Will the Reauthorization Affect Foreign Nationals Who Want to Invest in the United States?

What is the Diversity Lottery? When does the Diversity Lottery open? Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery if I am in the U.S. without status?

Common E-2 Visa Myths

Do I have to Hire Employees to get an E-2 Visa?

What are the Steps Required for an E-2 Visa? What do I Have to do to Get an E-2 Visa?

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