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TN Visa

Can I qualify for a TN based on my work experience?

If a particular TN category indicates that a degree is required, you cannot substitute that degree with your work experience.

Khadija DerrickOctober 5, 2023

E-2 Visa

My children will be aging out of the E-1/E-2 visa. What options do they have?

If your children will be aging out of the E2 dependent visa, they can apply for another non immigrant visa such as for example the F-1 Student visa.

Khadija DerrickOctober 4, 2023

Family Immigration

USCIS Expands Validity Period of EADs to Five Years

USCIS increased the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to five years.

Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2023

Approvals

L-1B Approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for Q Grader

We just had an L-1B employee approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.

Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Construction and Maintenance Company

We just had an E-2 Petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.

Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in London for Tax Consultation Company

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in London.

Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Can I extend my H1B status beyond 6 years if my EB-2 NIW petition is approved?

Yes, you can extend your H1B status beyond the 6 years limit if you have an approved I-140 EB2 NIW petition and your priority date is not current.

Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2023

Approvals

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved in 2 days for recent Ph.D. graduate on STEM OPT

We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Texas Service Center in only 2 days after it was filed with premium processing.

Khadija DerrickOctober 2, 2023

Questions & Answers

Can I change status if I am in the U.S. on a G-1 status?

If you are terminating your G1 employment in the U.S., you can change your status to a different status and this blog post will focus on some of the nuances of this process.

Khadija DerrickOctober 2, 2023

Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Visa Waiver Program Available to Israeli Nationals

Beginning November 30, 2023, Israeli nationals will be able to utilize the Visa Waiver Program to travel to the United States as B-1 (temporary business) or B-2 (tourism) visitors.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2023

TN Visa

The TN Economist Category

How to understand and navigate the TN Economist category.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2023

EB-5 Visa

What is the difference between the EB-5 direct investment and regional center program?

An overview of the differences between the EB-5 direct investment and regional center programs.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 28, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Convenience Store and Deli

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2023

National Interest Waiver

The 4 Steps of Building a Successful NIW Case in Any Field

By following the four steps – meeting the threshold, national importance, expert letters, and track record of success – you can significantly increase your chances at obtaining the green card under the NIW pathway.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2023

National Interest Waiver

National Interest Waiver (NIW) strategy for finance professionals

Generally it could be challenging for financial professionals to find a strong angle for EB-2 NIW, but there are strategies such as focusing on innovations to the field of finance as a whole and showing large scale economic impact.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 26, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Furniture Design and Staging Company

Khadija DerrickSeptember 25, 2023

Extraordinary Ability

Do I need a U.S. job offer to be approved for an immigrant visa as an individual of extraordinary ability, EB-1A category?

An actual job offer in the U.S. is not required for approval of an immigrant visa under the EB1A extraordinary ability category, but he applicant should present detailed enough plans that clearly show that they will engage in employment related…

Khadija DerrickSeptember 25, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Application Approved After 7 Days

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved an E-2 investor application after only seven days through the premium processing service.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 22, 2023

National Interest Waiver

NIW Case Study – Entrepreneur in mental health sector

For a successful NIW application, entrepreneurs need to present sufficient details and supporting documentation of a broader impact on the field, beyond benefitting their company and clients.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 22, 2023

PERM

How does PERM Recruitment differ from normal recruitment?

PERM recruitment differs from how employers normally conduct recruitment in several important ways.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 21, 2023

National Interest Waiver

NIW Case Study – how can a dentist prove the national importance of one’s proposed endeavor?

For an NIW petition for a dentist to succeed, it is important to identify the innovative contributions the applicant can offer to the field of dentistry as a whole.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 20, 2023

Approvals

H-1B Extension Petition Approved by USCIS for Software Developer

We just had an H-1B extension petition approved by the Nebraska Service Center.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 18, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa and E-2 Employee Visa Approved for Renovation and Construction Company

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval and an E-2 employee visa approval at the consulate in Toronto for a renovation and construction company based in Florida.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 18, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Tax Consultation Company

Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a tax consultation company based in Florida.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 15, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan for Dry Cleaners

We just had an E-2 Visa Petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan. The E-2 Company is based in Delaware and operates a dry cleaners.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2023

Can I qualify for a TN based on my work experience?

My children will be aging out of the E-1/E-2 visa. What options do they have?

USCIS Expands Validity Period of EADs to Five Years

L-1B Approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for Q Grader

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Construction and Maintenance Company

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in London for Tax Consultation Company

Can I extend my H1B status beyond 6 years if my EB-2 NIW petition is approved?

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved in 2 days for recent Ph.D. graduate on STEM OPT

Can I change status if I am in the U.S. on a G-1 status?

Visa Waiver Program Available to Israeli Nationals

The TN Economist Category

What is the difference between the EB-5 direct investment and regional center program?

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Convenience Store and Deli

The 4 Steps of Building a Successful NIW Case in Any Field

National Interest Waiver (NIW) strategy for finance professionals

E-2 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Furniture Design and Staging Company

Do I need a U.S. job offer to be approved for an immigrant visa as an individual of extraordinary ability, EB-1A category?

E-2 Investor Application Approved After 7 Days

NIW Case Study – Entrepreneur in mental health sector

How does PERM Recruitment differ from normal recruitment?

NIW Case Study – how can a dentist prove the national importance of one’s proposed endeavor?

H-1B Extension Petition Approved by USCIS for Software Developer

E-2 Investor Visa and E-2 Employee Visa Approved for Renovation and Construction Company

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the Consulate in Toronto for Tax Consultation Company

E-2 Visa Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan for Dry Cleaners

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