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E-2 Visa Immigration

Two E-2 Investor Visas or an Investor and Employee Visa?

Two business partners can either both apply for an E-2 investor visa, or one can apply for an E-2 investor visa and the other one for E-2 employee visa.

Khadija DerrickNovember 2, 2021

Immigration

O-1 Visa: Does the employer have to pay for your return transportation?

If your O-1 employment was terminated by the employer, the O-1 petition is liable for the cost of return transportation to the country of your last residence.

Khadija DerrickNovember 1, 2021

Immigration

Can I Open a Bank Account in the U.S?

You do not need a visa to open a personal or business bank account. To open a business bank account, you need the certificate of incorporation of an entity plus the EIN number.

Khadija DerrickOctober 29, 2021

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E-2 Visa Immigration

6 Advantages of the E-2 Visa as your Gateway to Live and Work in the U.S.

E-2 visas can be advantageous due to lower investment requirement, no degree requirements, higher approval rates, long validity period, and spouse work authorization.

Khadija DerrickOctober 28, 2021

COVID-19 News

U.S. Announces New Travel Policy Effective November 8: Fully vaccinated foreign nationals allowed to fly into the U.S.

On October 25, 2021, the White House announced new travel policies governing non-immigrant air travel to the United States effective November 8, 2021.

Khadija DerrickOctober 27, 2021

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Immigration

Can I apply for an EB-1 Green Card if I am in O-1 Status?

O-1 visa is a dual intent visa and you can have a green card petition pending while you travel to the US on an O-1 visa.

Khadija DerrickOctober 27, 2021

Immigration TN Visa

Is a Master’s Degree Sufficient for a TN Visa?

If you have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, it is sufficient to qualify you for a TN position that requires a Bachelor’s degree.

Khadija DerrickOctober 26, 2021

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Strategizing NIW – Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor

Strategies to succeed in the “well positioned” prong of NIW petition: present evidence that your work has been implemented, utilized, or recognized by others in your field.

Khadija DerrickOctober 22, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Mexico City

Scott Legal is happy to announce, we just had an E-2 investor visa approved at the US Consulate in Mexico City. The applicant is a national of Mexico and Spain and was able to get the visa approved for 5…

Khadija DerrickOctober 22, 2021

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Immigration

Can a Consular Officer Re-consider my O-1 Petition?

While not common, Consular officers do have a discretion to send an O-1 petition to USCIS for re-consideration if they think you don’t meet the O-1 criteria.

Khadija DerrickOctober 22, 2021

Immigration

Do I Qualify for an EB-1C Green Card?

Eb-1c green card is a great option for executives or managers who worked for a foreign entity and now want to work for a US entity, and there is a qualifying relationship between the two entities.

Khadija DerrickOctober 21, 2021

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Immigration PERM

What is a PERM Prevailing Wage Determination?

The US company must be willing to pay a prevailing wage to the foreign worker and must obtain a prevailing wage determination as part of the PERM process.

Khadija DerrickOctober 20, 2021

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Immigration PERM

PERM: What is a Substantially Comparable Job?

If your current job and the PERM job are substantially comparable, then the employer cannot require more experience than you had at the time of initial hiring.

Khadija DerrickOctober 19, 2021

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Immigration

DHS Publishes Proposed Regulation to Establish DACA

The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed regulation to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals through administrative process and comment rulemaking.

Khadija DerrickOctober 18, 2021

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Approvals

Canadian Pharmacist TN Visa Approval

Scott Legal just had another Canadian TN approval. The applicant was granted the visa for 6 months for a temporary position as a pharmacist.

Khadija DerrickOctober 18, 2021

COVID-19 News

Travel Bans to the United States Expected to be Lifted on November 8

The White House announced back in September that the travel bans in place due to the COVID pandemic will be lifted sometime in November. Reports coming out of the White House have claimed that the day for the travel ban…

Khadija DerrickOctober 15, 2021

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Settlement Agreement in Federal Court Affecting the One-Year Filing Deadline for Certain Asylum Applicants

U.S. Immigration law requires a noncitizen applying for asylum relief to file their application for asylum, form I-589 before EOIR or USCIS within 1 year of entering the U.S.

Khadija DerrickOctober 15, 2021

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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

A national of the United Kingdom, was approved for an E-2 visa at the U.S. consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The visa was approved for five years. The company designs, manufactures, and sells furniture to hotels, businesses, and…

Khadija DerrickOctober 14, 2021

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Immigration

O-1 Visa Interview: Tips and Common Questions

At the O-1 visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about how you qualify for the visa and about the job in the US.

Khadija DerrickOctober 14, 2021

COVID-19 News

Canada and Mexico Border Restrictions to be Lifted in November

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will implement a two-phase plan to allow foreign nationals to enter the US through Canada and Mexico if they have been fully vaccinated.

Khadija DerrickOctober 13, 2021

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I Apply for an E Visa in a Non E Visa Treaty Country?

You may apply for an E visa in a country that is not a treaty country, but may not be advisable in some cases.

Khadija DerrickOctober 13, 2021

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Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant is a national of Canada and the U.S. entity is located in California. The visa was approved for 5 years.

Khadija DerrickOctober 12, 2021