American Indians born in Canada with 50% American Indian blood have the right to freely travel to the United States for work, study and other purposes.
Khadija DerrickMarch 18, 2022
The answer to this question is not easy to answer because there is no existing law or binding court decision that has formally addressed this issue. Both bars occur after a noncitizen had been present in the United States without…
Khadija DerrickMarch 16, 2022
We just had an E-1 treaty trader visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade. The applicant owns a company in Serbia that provides e-commerce & development services to companies in the United States.
Khadija DerrickMarch 14, 2022
On March 11, 2022, Congress passed the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, officially reauthorizing the EB-5 regional center program. The program has been reauthorized for 5 years, until September 30, 2027.
Khadija DerrickMarch 14, 2022
Under immigration law there two legal concepts that could potentially bar a noncitizen of the United States in seeking an immigration benefit. Legal or lawful immigration status relates to the concept of a noncitizen being present in the United States…
Khadija DerrickMarch 14, 2022
On June 30, 2021, the EB-5 Regional Center Program was suspended when Congress could not reach an extension agreement. The EB-5 program, also known as the Million Dollar Green Card, allows investors to obtain a green card if they invest…
Khadija DerrickMarch 11, 2022
Green card applicants who apply from within the U.S. go through a process called adjustment of status. Applicants who apply from abroad go through a process called consular processing at a U.S. Consulate.
Khadija DerrickMarch 11, 2022
E-1 visa change of status approved at the USCIS California Service Center. The applicant was a Canadian national who provided the online mentoring/consulting services.
Khadija DerrickMarch 10, 2022
These are two immigration concepts addressing the physical presence of a noncitizen in the United States.
Khadija DerrickMarch 10, 2022
L1A executive approval at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The approval was granted for 3 years and the business provides accounting and financial services for accountants.
Khadija DerrickMarch 9, 2022
E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant, a national of Canada, will operate a photography, painting, and design studio in Texas.
Khadija DerrickMarch 9, 2022
B1/B2 visitors should take care not to give the appearance that they are de facto residing in the United States and plan their travels accordingly. Extensions of stay is recommended rather than attempting a brief exit and return.
Khadija DerrickMarch 9, 2022
We prepared a comprehensive business plan for an E-2 client that was just approved in London. U.K. nationals can obtain an E-2 visa for 5 years and it can be renewed indefinitely.
Khadija DerrickMarch 8, 2022
An introduction to the H-1B1 visa and why it is a good option for nationals of Chile or Singapore.
Khadija DerrickMarch 8, 2022
When a co-owner is not applying for an E-2 investor visa, business expenses do not need to be divided evenly between the co-owners.
Khadija DerrickMarch 7, 2022
E-2 investors may have business partners as long as they account for the E-2 requirements regarding ownership and investment.
Khadija DerrickMarch 4, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security announced on March 3, 2021 that Ukraine has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as a result of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine.
Khadija DerrickMarch 3, 2022
Scott Legal just had another Canadian TN approval. The applicant was granted the approval under the category of Attorney, hired because of her legal and computer skills training to assist with the creation of business requirements and development of a…
Khadija DerrickMarch 3, 2022
Under INA 245(k) certain employment-based green card applicants are able to adjust status even if they have failed to maintain status, engaged in unauthorized employment and/or violated the terms of a nonimmigrant visa.
Khadija DerrickMarch 3, 2022
Why the U.S. government denies passports to diplomat children, and how they can pursue citizenship.
Khadija DerrickMarch 3, 2022
The initial registration period for the FY2023 H-1B cap has opened today, March 1, at noon Eastern Standard Time and run through noon EST on March 18, 2022.
Khadija DerrickMarch 1, 2022
For FY2023 the H-1B registration period will run from March 1, 2022 at 12:00pm EST through Mach 18, 2022 at 12:00pm EST. During that time employers can submit registrations for H1B applicants. Selections will be announced by March 31, 2022.
Khadija DerrickMarch 1, 2022
Certain applicants renewing the same type of visa within 48 months of expiry, and certain applicants for H, F, M, J, L, O, P, Q visas may waive the in-person interview requirement.
Khadija DerrickMarch 1, 2022
