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L-1 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Yerevan

We just had an L-1 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Yerevan. The applicant is a national of Armenia and the U.S. entity is located in New York.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 17, 2021

Approvals

NIE Approved by the U.S. Consulate in London

We just had an National Interest Exception (NIE) request approved at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant has a valid ESTA and will be travelling to the U.S. as a B-1 business visitor.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved in Toronto

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approval at the consulate in Toronto. The company provides behavior analysis services for children with certain disabilities.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2021

Immigration International Entrepreneur Rule

What are the requirements for initial parole under the International Entrepreneur Parole Rule?

An explanation of the requirements and acceptable evidence when applying for parole under the international entrepreneur parole rule .

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2021

Immigration

My AOS was received by USCIS: what are the next steps?

After USCIS receives your green card petition, it may take some time to get the actual green card, but there are steps that have to be completed before that.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 15, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

USCIS Extends Automatic Extension of Conditional Green Cards

USCIS announced they have extended time that receipt notices can be used as evidence of permanent residence status for Form I-751 and Form I-829 applicants.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021

Immigration

Jiyae Hwang Joins Scott Legal, P.C.

Ms. Hwang is a New York-licensed lawyer specializing in U.S. immigration law. Ms. Hwang obtained her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2018.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

Can Canadians Renew their L-1 Visas at the Border?

If you are a Canadian national, you can apply for the initial L-1 status at the border, to renew you must file an extension of status petition with USCIS.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021

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E-2 Visa Immigration

Do I Need a Valuation to Buy an E-2 Business?

Although some Consular website may have generic wording that references a tax valuation or market appraisal, a valuation is normally not evidence that is required by a Consular officer.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 13, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration

Can Property be a Part of an E-2 Investment?

In some circumstances, real estate investment can be considered as part of your E-2 investment.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 10, 2021

Approvals

Marriage Based Green Card Approved

Marriage based green card approved by the USCIS field office in NYC. The application was a national of Macedonia and was in the U.S. on an E-2 visa.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 9, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

L-1 border crossing for Canadians: Q&A

Canadian nationals can apply for their initial L-1 visa at a port of entry and don’t have to submit anything to USCIS prior to crossing.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 9, 2021

Approvals

TN Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City

Scott Legal just had another Mexican TN approval at U.S. Consulate at Mexico City. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years under the lawyer category.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 8, 2021

News White House & President Immigration News

Biden Administration’s New Policy of Prosecutorial Discretion

A noncitizen that has a significant amount of time living in the United States, with little to no criminal history, with close relatives with legal status such as a U.S. Citizen Spouse, Children or Parents, and a fairly clear path…

Khadija DerrickSeptember 8, 2021

Approvals

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

E-2 spousal visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City. The spouse of the E2 employee is a Mexican national and the E2 employee is a UK National.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 7, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

How do I change employers on an E-3 visa?

If you want to change your E-3 employer, it can either be processes by USCIS or by a US Consulate abroad.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 6, 2021

Immigration

What Are Some Current NIE Trends?

COVID-19 travel restrictions are still in place, you cannot travel to the U.S. from these countries unless you have a NIE or fall under a certain exception.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 3, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Renewal Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in London

E-2 investor renewal petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant is a UK national and the business is a recruiting company located in NYC.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 2, 2021

Approvals

TN approval at Peace Bridge

Scott Legal just had another Canadian TN approval at Peace Bridge, a port of entry between Ontario and New York.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 2, 2021

Approvals

Marriage based green card petition approved by the Las Vegas field office

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a marriage based green card petition approved by the Las Vegas field office. The applicant is an Australian national who was in the U.S. on E-3 status.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 2, 2021

Immigration

Can I pay for Premium Processing at a U.S. Consulate?

There is no option to pay a Premium Processing fee at a U.S. Consulate, but you can file an expedite request if you meet one of the criteria.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 2, 2021

A mask, airplane, passport, luggage, map

COVID-19 News

The United States has been Removed from the EU Safe Travels List

The European Council has removed the United States from its Safe Travels list, a list that the US was only added to in June 2021.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 1, 2021

Immigration

I have an F-4 I-130 petition pending and got married

If you have a pending F-4 I-130 petition and you got married, your spouse can apply for a green card with you once your category becomes current.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 1, 2021

Immigration

Diversity Visa Lottery: Q&A

Nationals of certain countries can win a green card in a Diversity visa lottery that is run by the U.S. government each year.

Khadija DerrickAugust 31, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration

FAQ: Complex ownership structures in E-2 visa applications

While E-2 visa applicants must generally provide documents that prove the nationality of the ultimate beneficial owners of the E-2 business, rare cases such as businesses owned by publicly traded companies may have alternatives.

Khadija DerrickAugust 30, 2021

L-1 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Yerevan

NIE Approved by the U.S. Consulate in London

E-2 Visa Approved in Toronto

What are the requirements for initial parole under the International Entrepreneur Parole Rule?

My AOS was received by USCIS: what are the next steps?

USCIS Extends Automatic Extension of Conditional Green Cards

Jiyae Hwang Joins Scott Legal, P.C.

Can Canadians Renew their L-1 Visas at the Border?

Do I Need a Valuation to Buy an E-2 Business?

Can Property be a Part of an E-2 Investment?

Marriage Based Green Card Approved

L-1 border crossing for Canadians: Q&A

TN Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City

Biden Administration’s New Policy of Prosecutorial Discretion

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

How do I change employers on an E-3 visa?

What Are Some Current NIE Trends?

E-2 Renewal Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in London

TN approval at Peace Bridge

Marriage based green card petition approved by the Las Vegas field office

Can I pay for Premium Processing at a U.S. Consulate?

The United States has been Removed from the EU Safe Travels List

I have an F-4 I-130 petition pending and got married

Diversity Visa Lottery: Q&A

FAQ: Complex ownership structures in E-2 visa applications

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