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Approvals

EB-5 Direct Investment Petition Approved for Farm

Our EB-5 Direct Investment Petition was just approved! The applicant had an E-2 visa in the U.S. and used their E-2 business to move to a green card.

Khadija DerrickJune 21, 2022

Immigration

What are the reporting requirements when I am on OPT and STEM OPT?

Different restrictions apply for permitted employment activities during the 12-month post-completion OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension period, and students must take care to comply with all reporting requirements with the DSO.

Khadija DerrickJune 21, 2022

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Canadian Immigration Immigration

Inadmissible Canadians: When to apply for a September Letter

Not all convictions require a US entry waiver, and a better approach is to request a Letter of Non-inadmissibility or a September Letter from the ARO to confirm you don’t need a waiver.

Khadija DerrickJune 20, 2022

Immigration TN Visa

Do you need consulting experience to qualify for a TN visa as a management consultant?

You could qualify as a management consultant for a TN visa if you have over 5 years of work experience in a field related to the consulting agreement.

Khadija DerrickJune 17, 2022

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Approvals

TN Approval from Mexico

Scott Legal is happy to announce our most recent success in helping a client obtain a TN approval from Mexico. The position was under an economist position.

Khadija DerrickJune 16, 2022

E-2 Visa Immigration

How can an E-2 dependent spouse confirm whether they have work authorization? What if their I-94 does not show “E2S” status?

Starting in January 2022, E-2 dependent spouses are authorized to work pursuant to their status if their status is designated E-2S; the process to confirm and correct this status is different depending on how the spouse received their most recent…

Khadija DerrickJune 16, 2022

Approvals

Approval of a Removal of Conditions Application

Scott Legal had a recent approval of a removal of conditions application removing the 2 year conditional status on our client’s green card that was granted based on his marriage to a U.S. Citizen.

Khadija DerrickJune 15, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa renewal approved at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a pizza restaurant located in North Carolina.

Khadija DerrickJune 15, 2022

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Immigration

What is a combo card, and why did USCIS stop issuing them?

As of April 2022, USCIS has stopped issuing combo cards in order to more quickly issue work permits that have suffered from significant backlogs. Applicants with a pending adjustment of status application now must wait for separate travel authorization before…

Khadija DerrickJune 15, 2022

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E-2 Visa Immigration

What does it mean to register an E-2 company, and what information does a consulate track on a registered company?

New FAM guidance clarifies standards for and benefits of E-2 company registration program at consulates.

Khadija DerrickJune 14, 2022

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Immigration International Entrepreneur Rule

What is the current status of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program (IEP)?

Since the International Entrepreneur Parole Program appears to be stalled, those interested in the program are encouraged to consider other options, including the E-2 investor visa.

Khadija DerrickJune 13, 2022

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Citizen of Burma Successfully Obtains Temporary Protected Status

Scott Legal was able to successfully help a Citizen of Burma obtain Temporary Protected Status.

Khadija DerrickJune 10, 2022

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Immigration

How can I voluntarily terminate my status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States?

It is possible to abandon a green card by filing the USCIS Form I-407. Those who plan to abandon their green card should be aware of potential consequences, including tax consequences.

Khadija DerrickJune 10, 2022

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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Embassy in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that we recently received an approval of an E-2 Visa at the U.S. Embassy in Toronto. The client specializes in the sale of comic books, art, and other collectibles.

Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

DHS Designates Afghanistan for TPS

The Department of Homeland Security announced on May 19, 2021 that Afghanistan has been designated for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months from May 20, 2022 to November 20, 2023.

Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2022

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Immigration

I keep being called into secondary inspection, what can I do?

Travelers who are frequently called into secondary inspection when entering the U.S. and are unsure why may utilize DHS TRIP to try to resolve this travel issue.

Khadija DerrickJune 8, 2022

Approvals

Immigrant Visa Approval for EB-5 Investment

We just had an EB5 immigrant visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The investor and family will receive conditional permanent residence and be eligible to apply for removal of conditions after 2 years, as long as the EB5…

Khadija DerrickJune 7, 2022

Immigration

There is an error on my DS160 or DS260. How can I fix it?

The DS160 & DS260 are online visa applications that are used for nonimmigrant & immigrant visas, respectively. To correct errors, you should reach out to the U.S. Consulate handling your visa application.

Khadija DerrickJune 7, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Spousal Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Toronto

We just had an E-2 spousal visa approved at the US Consulate in Toronto. The E2 investor visa was approved by the same Consulate couple months ago.

Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022

A team celebrating an E-2 investor approval

Approvals

E-2 Investor Petition Approved by USCIS

We just had an E-2 investor Change of Status petition approved by USCIS. The E-2 Company is located in Arizona and the company developed and sales a mobile app.

Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022

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Approvals

Favorable Result in USCIS EB-5 Mandamus Lawsuit

Our office recently received a favorable result in a mandamus lawsuit we filed for a client who experienced an unreasonable delay of two years after filing an EB-5 application with USCIS.

Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022

Immigration

Ukrainian citizens can now apply for a TPS

Ukrainian nationals can now apply for a Temporary Protected Status in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022

A female entrepreneur working on her laptop in her office

Immigration National Interest Waiver

National Interest Waiver – Evidence for Entrepreneurs

Recent changes to the USCIS Policy Manual provided important guidance about alternative forms of evidence entrepreneurs can use to qualify for the NIW green card.

Khadija DerrickJune 3, 2022

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Immigration

Travelling with a pending I-751

You can travel internationally if your green card expired and you timely filed an I-751 petition.

Khadija DerrickJune 2, 2022

Immigration

We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate!

We seek a part-time or full-time immigration associate with a minimum of 3 years of immigration experience as a lawyer.

Khadija DerrickJune 1, 2022

EB-5 Direct Investment Petition Approved for Farm

What are the reporting requirements when I am on OPT and STEM OPT?

Inadmissible Canadians: When to apply for a September Letter

Do you need consulting experience to qualify for a TN visa as a management consultant?

TN Approval from Mexico

How can an E-2 dependent spouse confirm whether they have work authorization? What if their I-94 does not show “E2S” status?

Approval of a Removal of Conditions Application

E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto

What is a combo card, and why did USCIS stop issuing them?

What does it mean to register an E-2 company, and what information does a consulate track on a registered company?

What is the current status of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program (IEP)?

Citizen of Burma Successfully Obtains Temporary Protected Status

How can I voluntarily terminate my status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States?

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Embassy in Toronto

DHS Designates Afghanistan for TPS

I keep being called into secondary inspection, what can I do?

Immigrant Visa Approval for EB-5 Investment

There is an error on my DS160 or DS260. How can I fix it?

E-2 Spousal Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Toronto

E-2 Investor Petition Approved by USCIS

Favorable Result in USCIS EB-5 Mandamus Lawsuit

Ukrainian citizens can now apply for a TPS

National Interest Waiver – Evidence for Entrepreneurs

Travelling with a pending I-751

We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate!

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