How do I renew my green card?
If you need to renew your green card, you will need to timely file Form I-90 with USCIS.
Khadija DerrickJune 1, 2022
Can my stepchild get an E-2 visa?
Spouses and children (even stepchildren) of E-2 investors can apply for E-2 dependent visa.
How can I sponsor my parents for a green card?
US citizen can sponsor his/her parents for a green card either through Consular Processing or via Adjustment of status.
Khadija DerrickMay 30, 2022
E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Embassy in Rome
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 Rome. The client will operate a coffee roasting business in Colorado and was issued the visa for five…
Khadija DerrickMay 27, 2022
Do E-2 Spouses Need Work Authorization?
E-2 spouses who entered the U.S. after January 30, 2022 can work in the U.S. incident to their status and don’t need to apply for a work authorization.
Khadija DerrickMay 27, 2022
H-1B Approval for a Software Engineer Working for Consumer Goods Company
We just had an H1B approval for an extension of status with USCIS. The applicant is a software engineer working for a consumer goods company based in New York.
Khadija DerrickMay 26, 2022
Do I Need to Hire Employees Before I Apply for an E-2 Visa?
Your E-2 company does not have to have employees when you apply for the E-2 visa but should be able to hire employees in the next 5 years.
Khadija DerrickMay 26, 2022
Expanded Premium Processing Services Introduced for EB-1 and EB-2 Categories
On April 4, 2022, USCIS announced expansion of premium processing. Premium processing is a service USCIS offers for a selection of applications. For an extra fee (usually $2500), USCIS will process the application in 15 days.
Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2022
I Was Selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery: What are the Next Steps?
If you were selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery FY 2023, you should follow the steps as outlined in this blog to make sure you will submit your application in time.
Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2022
EB-5 Direct Investment Approval for a Trucking Business
We just had a E-2 client move his E-2 visa to a green card. The approval was for an EB-5 direct investment for a trucking business.
Khadija DerrickMay 24, 2022
TN Approval for an Accountant
We just had a TN approval at Calgary Airport. The applicant was granted three years in TN status and is coming to the U.S. to work as an Accountant.
Khadija DerrickMay 24, 2022
E-2 Approval with USCIS for a Business Consulting Company
We just had an E-2 approval at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant was granted two years in E-2 status and the business is a consulting company.
Khadija DerrickMay 24, 2022
E-2 Expenses for Consulting & Service-Based Businesses
For E-2 investors who are starting service-based businesses, a good strategy to increase the investment amount is to look ahead to future expenses and make some of those expenditures earlier than planned.
Khadija DerrickMay 24, 2022
E-2 Investor Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto
We just had an E-2 investor petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The E-2 Company is located in Florida and the company operates a motel.
Khadija DerrickMay 24, 2022
L1A Visa approval for a Consulting Business at Trudeau International Airport
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
Jenny ZhanMay 19, 2022
TN approval for an Accountant
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
Jenny ZhanMay 18, 2022
E-2 approval with USCIS for a Business Consulting Company
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
Jenny ZhanMay 18, 2022
E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in London
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
Khadija DerrickMay 9, 2022
We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Analyst
We are looking for an immigration Analyst with 3+ years of experience to assist busy attorneys and our legal research analyst. This job is in New York and applicant must be based in New York or New Jersey.
Khadija DerrickMay 9, 2022
E-2 Approval with USCIS for Purchase of Auto Repair Business
We just had an E-2 investor approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant purchased an auto repair business and was granted a change of status for a 2 year period.
Khadija DerrickMay 9, 2022
What is a Reconsideration Request and when do you use it?
If your Canadian visa application is denied, a Request for Reconsideration may be the quickest and easiest way to overcome a denial and get the immigration benefit you need.
Khadija DerrickMay 9, 2022
USCIS Temporarily Increases EAD Automatic Extension for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants
On May 4, 2022, USCIS has issued a temporary rule that will increase the number of days an EAD can be automatically extended for, for certain EAD renewal applications.
Khadija DerrickMay 4, 2022
Can I include E-2 expenses paid to related companies?
Making E-2 investments in companies that are owned by the E-2 applicant or related family members carries the risk that the officer will determine the funds are not actually committed and at-risk.
Khadija DerrickMay 2, 2022
New Government Guidance in 2022 on Prosecutorial Discretion
On April 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security, provided new guidance which will be effective on April 25, 2022, streamlining the process for designating enforcement priorities and provides greater discretion to government attorneys to exercise Prosecutorial Discretion in individual…
Khadija DerrickApril 28, 2022
I am a Canadian citizen and have a criminal record. How can I get admitted to the United States as a visitor?
Canadians with a drug-related or other conviction face an inadmissibility bar to entering the United States, and need to obtain a waiver to overcome inadmissibility.
Khadija DerrickApril 27, 2022