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E-2 Visa Approval at U.S. Consulate in Paris for Manufacturing & Distribution Company

Scott Legal, P.C. just received approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The company set up operations in the U.S. and acted as the primary investor. Once the company was set up, the French company used…

IanScottOctober 30, 2014

Approvals

Ian E. Scott Now Featured in EB-5 Investors Magazine

We are pleased to announce that Ian E. Scott is now featured in EB-5 Investors Magazine. The EB-5 Investor Green Card Program is a Program that grants a Green Card to Investors who invest $500,000 or $1,000,000 in a business…

IanScottOctober 28, 2014

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Immigration

What is the Visa Waiver Program?

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows people from certain countries to enter the United States without a visa in their passport. The visit must be for 90 days or less and you must be traveling for either business or tourism…

IanScottOctober 28, 2014

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Long Can an E-2 Visa be Issued For?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa that is issued to entrepreneurs who wish to start or buy a business in the U.S.. The investor must invest a certain amount of money in the U.S. (usually much greater than $50,000)…

IanScottOctober 21, 2014

Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up Raising Capital in the U.S.

Dissolution of Corporations: What to Do When the Start-Up or Business Venture Does Not Work

When you form a corporation, the last thing you are thinking about is dissolution. Regrettably though, some legal entities fail and the founders are faced with tough choices. These choices become tougher when the founders had previously convinced friends and…

IanScottOctober 17, 2014

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can an EB-5 Investment be Based on a Loan or Gift?

An EB-5 Visa is an investor visa that requires an entrepreneur to invest either $800,000 or $1,050,000 of capital in the in the United States to either start a business or purchase one. The other significant requirement is that the…

IanScottOctober 11, 2014

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

The Three Types of E-2 Visas

An E-2 visa is a perfect visa for an individual or company who wants to start or purchase a business in the United States. In order to obtain the visa, the applicant must invest in a business in the United…

IanScottOctober 1, 2014

News

Ian E. Scott Selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star by Thomson and Reuters

Ian E. Scott, Esq. was selected and named as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in Immigration Law by Thomson and Reuters. This honor is afforded to the top 2.5% of lawyers in any State and Mr. Scott was selected in…

IanScottSeptember 23, 2014

Family Immigration Immigration

Citizenship Requirements and What Are Your Options If Your Citizenship Application is Denied

There are several requirements that must be met in order to qualify for citizenship. In order to qualify, the applicant must be at least 18 years old at the time of filing and; Have been a permanent resident of the United…

IanScottSeptember 18, 2014

Approvals

Scott Legal, P.C. Wins Acquisition International 2014 Global Mobility & Immigration Award

Scott Legal, P.C. has won the 2014 Acquisition International Global Mobility & Immigration Award for outstanding service in New Business Entity Selection and Set Up. You can see our award by clicking here. The award recognizes law firms, financiers, relocation…

IanScottSeptember 4, 2014

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Investor Green Card Visas Cap Hit for Chinese Nationals

The EB-5 Investor visa program is a program where foreign nationals can invest either $800,000 or $1,050,000 in a business and if certain criteria are met, the investor and his/her family can receive green cards. While there are several requirements…

IanScottSeptember 2, 2014

E-2 Visa Investor Visas

Does A Spouse of an E-2 Investor Visa Holder Require Employment Authorization

An E-2 Investor Visa is a visa option available to foreign nationals who want to start and manage a business in the United States. The visa requires a capital investment to either start or purchase a business and the amount…

IanScottSeptember 1, 2014

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Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa for Wellness Retreat Approved in Australia

We just had an E-2 Investor visa approval at the consulate in Melbourne Australia. The business owner will start her wellness retreat in New York and California in September. Past results do not predict future success. Come to Scott Legal,…

IanScottAugust 19, 2014

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approved in Germany for Photographer

We just had an E-2 Visa approval at the consulate in Frankfurt for a wedding photographer. The investment amount was low and the visa was approved for an initial period of 2 years. (Past results cannot predict future success). For…

IanScottAugust 19, 2014

News

Scott Legal, P.C to Attend EB-5 Investor Conference in Chicago

EB-5 Investor Visas are a Visa option available to Investors who are either purchasing or starting a business in the U.S. who can invest either $500,000 or $1,000,000 and create 10 full-time jobs. The EB-5 conference in Chicago has over…

IanScottAugust 13, 2014

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved at Canadian Consulate for Gas Station/Convenience Store

Our client purchased a gas station and convenience store and we assisted with both the visa and the business plan. The visa was approved for 5 years at the Consulate in Toronto and the E-2 Investor will move to the…

IanScottAugust 13, 2014

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for a Mobile Application Technology Start Up in London

Our client developed a mobile application for sale by apple and other vendors. Even though the investment expenditure was relatively low, the visa was approved at the London Consulate. Call Scott Legal, P.C. for your E-2 Visa needs. Past results do…

IanScottAugust 13, 2014

News

Kelly Weiner, Esq. Joins Scott Legal, P.C.

We are pleased to announce that Kelly Weiner, Esquire will join Scott Legal P.C. as a full-time associate in our New York office on September 2nd. 2014. Ms. Weiner will focus primarily on business law and investor visas. Ms. Weiner graduated summa cum…

IanScottJuly 8, 2014

Family Immigration Immigration

Are you Going to Travel with a Green Card? Steps to Ensure You Do Not Lose Your Green Card

Many are under the mistaken impression that once they have a green card it cannot be taken away. Perhaps this comes from the name of the card “Permanent Resident Card” but it is far from permanent. There is a long…

IanScottJuly 8, 2014

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

The Evidentiary Criteria EB-1 – Extraordinary Ability Green Card

We have summarized elements below related to EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Cards. The purpose of this section is to prompt you to consider areas in your professional life that we may be able to pull out and use in the…

IanScottJuly 6, 2014

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

The Evidentiary Criteria Outstanding Professor & Researcher

We have summarized a number of elements below that you and your letter writers may consider when writing about you. The purpose of this section is to prompt you to consider areas in your professional life that we may be…

IanScottJuly 6, 2014

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Mobile App Start-Up without an RFE for U.K. National

Scott Legal, P.C. just processed an E-2 Visa for a mobile application company and it was approved without a even a change of status. The investment amount was low and the visa was still approved. Please note that past results…

IanScottJune 28, 2014

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Visa Processing and the E-2 Visa Interview

An E-2 visa is an excellent visa choice for those who have a small (or large) amount of money and wish to invest that money to buy or start a business in the U.S.. In order to qualify for the…

IanScottJune 15, 2014

Approvals

Scott Legal, P.C. gets E-2 Visa for Auto Repair Shop Approved with Low Investment Amount

An E-2 Visa is a visa that is perfect for foreign nationals who want to buy or start a business in the U.S.. We recently processed an E-2 visa for a foreign national from Romania who purchased a car repair…

IanScottJune 12, 2014

Approvals

Scott Legal, P.C. gets Outstanding Professor & Researcher Petition Approved without RFE!

Scott Legal, P.C. gets Outstanding Professor & Researcher Petition Approved without RFE! Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN, EB-5, H-1B, L-1, PERM, NIW, EB-1, O-1, E-3), sign up for our…

IanScottMay 25, 2014

E-2 Visa Approval at U.S. Consulate in Paris for Manufacturing & Distribution Company

Ian E. Scott Now Featured in EB-5 Investors Magazine

What is the Visa Waiver Program?

How Long Can an E-2 Visa be Issued For?

Dissolution of Corporations: What to Do When the Start-Up or Business Venture Does Not Work

Can an EB-5 Investment be Based on a Loan or Gift?

The Three Types of E-2 Visas

Ian E. Scott Selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star by Thomson and Reuters

Citizenship Requirements and What Are Your Options If Your Citizenship Application is Denied

Scott Legal, P.C. Wins Acquisition International 2014 Global Mobility & Immigration Award

EB-5 Investor Green Card Visas Cap Hit for Chinese Nationals

Does A Spouse of an E-2 Investor Visa Holder Require Employment Authorization

E-2 Investor Visa for Wellness Retreat Approved in Australia

E-2 Investor Visa Approved in Germany for Photographer

Scott Legal, P.C to Attend EB-5 Investor Conference in Chicago

E-2 Visa Approved at Canadian Consulate for Gas Station/Convenience Store

E-2 Visa Approved for a Mobile Application Technology Start Up in London

Kelly Weiner, Esq. Joins Scott Legal, P.C.

Are you Going to Travel with a Green Card? Steps to Ensure You Do Not Lose Your Green Card

The Evidentiary Criteria EB-1 – Extraordinary Ability Green Card

The Evidentiary Criteria Outstanding Professor & Researcher

E-2 Visa Approved for Mobile App Start-Up without an RFE for U.K. National

E-2 Visa Processing and the E-2 Visa Interview

Scott Legal, P.C. gets E-2 Visa for Auto Repair Shop Approved with Low Investment Amount

Scott Legal, P.C. gets Outstanding Professor & Researcher Petition Approved without RFE!

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