Should You Use An Agency For Your Surrogacy Journey?
Surrogacy agencies typically perform a number of functions that are all geared towards organizing all aspects of the surrogacy journey. This typically involves the selection of the surrogate, the selection of the carrier, assistance picking an IVF clinic, drafting of…
Starting A Business In the United States? The Top 6 Things You Should Consider
In addition to the regular business start-up issues, foreign nationals who want to start or expand their businesses in America often find themselves trying to navigate the complicated regulatory scheme that includes immigration law, dealing with the SEC when raising…
IanScottJanuary 1, 2014
The Top Six Things to Consider if You are Considering Surrogacy!
Here are a number of Tips you should consider if you are considering surrogacy. Reach out to one of our attorneys so that we can guide you through the various contracts and the legal part of the process. 1. Find…
IanScottJanuary 1, 2014
Looking for Ways to Improve Your Business? A List of Things Every Business Owner Should Do At the End of the Year
As a business owner, all year you have likely been running around acting as manager, capital raiser, developer, business generator, marketer, human resource manager and administrative assistant. Given the numerous roles, it is often difficult to sit back and look…
IanScottDecember 2, 2013
Lawyers Beware! A Con Artist is Just a Phone Call or Email Away
Everyone has either received, or knows someone who has received, an email from the relative of a deposed King (or Queen) of Nigeria where this royal relative is willing to pay you millions of dollars if you would only help…
IanScottNovember 30, 2013
Coming to America? Some Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs
Foreign nationals who wish to start their businesses in America often find themselves trying to navigate the complicated regulatory scheme that includes immigration law, SEC rules associated with raising capital, and understanding other U.S. laws. One thing that is clear…
IanScottNovember 25, 2013
How To Develop an EB-5 or E-2 Visa Immigration Compliant Business Plan
For every Business Owner, Investor & Entrepreneur, the thought of putting together a business plan is very daunting but is often a necessary evil for those who want to succeed. There are a few popular Immigration Visas where you are…
IanScottNovember 5, 2013
Scott Legal, P.C. obtains E-2 Visa for Tech company Investor & Employee!
We just had a consulate approval for an E-2 Visa for a tech investor and his CFO. This start-up was immediately approved and two of the three key executives were granted E-2 Visas. The CFO's spouse was also granted an…
IanScottOctober 31, 2013
Visa Lottery Deadline only A Few Days Away – November 2.
The visa lottery deadline is only a few days away! Do not be late and do not wait until the last day as the system is often backlogged and you may miss your chance. Here is the link to apply…
IanScottOctober 30, 2013
When Applying for an E-2 Visa, Should You Apply For A Change of Status Or For the Visa at a U.S. Consulate?
An E-2 visa is a visa that is available for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners who wish to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. The visa is perfect for those who want to…
IanScottOctober 24, 2013
How Do You Prove Where the Money Comes From? The Source of Funds Requirement Explained for E-2 & EB-5 Visas
Entrepreneurs and Business Owners who wish to start a new business have two options. First, an E-2 visa is a non-immigrant (not a green card) visa that is available for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners who wish to live in…
IanScottOctober 16, 2013
Thinking of Investing in an EB-5 Regional Center? Some Things to Consider and Top 10 Due Diligence Questions
The EB-5 Immigrant (Green Card) Investor Visa requires that you invest either $1,050,000 in a city settings, or $800,000 in rural settings, and in return, the U.S. Government will give you, your spouse and your children a Green Card. The…
IanScottOctober 10, 2013
Want to Start a Business in the U.S. and Obtain an E-2 Visa? What Does the Marginality Requirement Mean for an E-2 Visa
An E-2 Visa is a Visa that is available for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners who wish to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. The business can be large or small and in…
IanScottOctober 7, 2013
Study Group in Law School – Friend or Foe?
As Published in Bloomberg Law. This advice is one of the many great tips that you can find in Ian E. Scott's new book, Law School Lowdown: Secrets of Success from the Application Process to Landing Your First Job. (Barron’s Publishing). Find…
IanScottOctober 4, 2013
New Press Release from Barron’s Publishing for Law School Lowdown!
Check out our latest press release for Law School Lowdown - a law school success guide written by our founder, Ian E. Scott. Take a look by clicking this link. http://barronsbooks.com/eml856/trade_bblast_12A.html
IanScottSeptember 27, 2013
EB-5 Regional Center Immigrant Investor Green Card – Friend or Foe?
The EB-5 Immigrant (Green Card) Investor Visa requires that you invest either $1,050,000 in a city settings, or $800,000 in rural settings, and in return, the U.S. Government will give you, your spouse and your children a Green Card. The…
IanScottSeptember 18, 2013
Scott Legal, P.C. featured in Above the Law!
Our founder, Ian E. Scott, was recently featured in Above the Law. Check out his latest article by clicking here. http://abovethelaw.com/career-files/law-school-lowdown-should-you-paralegal-prior-to-attending-law-school/
IanScottSeptember 18, 2013
Scott Legal, P.C. published by Bloomberg Law
Our article on law school was recently featured on Bloomberg Law. Get more details by clicking here. http://www.lawschoolsuccesstips.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-to-select-study-group-in-law-school.html
IanScottSeptember 18, 2013
Diversity Lottery Visa 2015 Program to Start on October 1, 2013
Online registration for the DV 2015 Program will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and conclude on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). See the Diversity Visa…
IanScottSeptember 18, 2013
Scott Legal, P.C. joins the Harvard Club
Our founder Ian E. Scott was just accepted to join the Harvard Club.
IanScottSeptember 18, 2013
Scott Legal, P.C. hires an Associate and Law Clerk
We are expanding! Scott Legal, P.C. just hired a new associate to assist with our complex immigration matters. The new associate has a vast amount of immigration experience and will assist with both business and family law immigration matters. We…
IanScottSeptember 18, 2013
Want To Create American Jobs? Remove American Barriers To Immigration
As Published in Forbes on September 6, 2013. Click here to see article on Forbes. While America is often called the land of opportunity, immigration law often serves as a barrier for many business owners and foreign entrepreneurs. In an…
IanScottSeptember 7, 2013
How Large Does An Investment Have To Be For an E-2 Visa?
An E-2 Visa is a Visa that is available for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners who wish to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. The business can be large or small and in…
IanScottSeptember 2, 2013
Scott Legal, P.C. obtains the First approval for E-2 Same-Sex Spousal Petition at U.S. Consulate in Canada
Scott Legal, P.C. obtains approval for Same-Sex Spousal Petition at U.S. Consulate in Toronto Canada. The consular officer indicated to the applicant that this was the first approval of a same-sex E-2 petition at the Consulate. Click on the buttons…
IanScottAugust 28, 2013