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Immigration

DHS Re-Designates Somalia For TPS

The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected status. The extension is for 18 months, from September 18, 2021 to March 17, 2023.

Khadija DerrickJuly 26, 2021

Approvals

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa Approved U.S. Consulate Monterrey, Mexico

Scott Legal is pleased to announce, we just had an E-1 treaty trader petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in Monterrey, Mexico.

Khadija DerrickJuly 22, 2021

Approvals

National Interest Exception Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Prague

Scott Legal is happy to announce, we just had a National Interest Exception petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in Prague.

Khadija DerrickJuly 16, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Specialized Skills Employee Petition Approved

E-2 Specialized Skills Employee Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Prague

Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2021

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Immigration

I Have an Advance Parole, Do I Need a National Interest Exception?

If you have a green card petition pending and you obtained your Advance parole card based for example on marriage to U.S. citizen or green card holder, you do not need to apply for a National Interest Exception.

Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I Travel During the Cap-Gap Period?

If your H-1B petition was approved and you are currently working for your future H-1B U.S. employer on an F-1 OPT status, you are in a cap-gap status.

Khadija DerrickJuly 13, 2021

Immigration

F-1 Change of Status and Filing a Bridge Petition

If you want to change your status to F1 status in the U.S. and your status expires more than 30 days before the start date of the program start date, you should file a bridge of gap petition.

Khadija DerrickJuly 12, 2021

Approvals

TN Visa Approval Arizona

Scott Legal just had a concurrent TN approval at the Nogales, Arizona port of entry. The applicant, a Canadian national, was granted concurrent TN status.

Khadija DerrickJuly 9, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

USCIS Reverses Adjustment of Status Guidance for EB-5 Applicants

USCIS announced on July 7, 2021 that it has reversed its initial guidance on the processing of adjustment of status applications for those adjusting under an approved EB-5 regional center application.

Khadija DerrickJuly 8, 2021

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Immigration

State Department Expands National Interest Exception

On July 6, 2021, the Department of State expanded National Interest Exception rules, effectively immediately. Previously, NIE were valid for 30 days and single entry only.

Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Renewal Petition Approved in Toronto

Scott Legal is happy to announce, we just had an E-2 investor renewal petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The Consulate approved the petition without an interview.

Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021

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Approvals

H-1B Transfer Petition Approved By USCIS

Scott Legal ,P.C. just had an H-1B Transfer Petition approved by USCIS. The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Nebraska Service Center.

Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration

Does an E-2 Investment Have to Come From Your Home Country?

An E-2 visa is a visa category that is available to people from certain countries that want to buy or start a business in the U.S. The visa requires that the applicant invest in the U.S. and that the business…

Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

The EB-5 Direct Investment for Entrepreneurs

The EB-5 category provides a green card opportunity for entrepreneurs who prove that they have made an investment of equity capital into a new commercial enterprise that will create at least ten full-time jobs.

Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

EB-5 Direct Investment Remains at $500,000

There has been a significant amount of news lately on the EB-5 program and it is easy to get lost in the weeds. This article summarizes a few of the key points regarding the ever changing landscape of the EB-5…

Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2021

COVID-19 News

USCIS Offers Flexibility for Applications Impacted By Lockbox Delays

USCIS has announced that it is offering temporary flexibility for certain benefit requests submitted at lockboxes. Lockbox facilities are centralized locations that USCIS has to receive a variety of applications.

Khadija DerrickJuly 2, 2021

Approvals

H-1B Cap Petition Approved By USCIS

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an H-1B Cap Petition approved by the Nebraska Service Center. The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Vermont Service Center and was approved in 7 days.

Khadija DerrickJuly 2, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Department of State Officially Rescinds Trump Era H-1B Regulation

On May 19, 2021, the Department of State officially rescinded a Trump era H-1B regulation that would have tightened the criteria for the H-1B program.

Khadija DerrickJuly 1, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

USCIS Issues Guidance on Regional Center Program Expiration

USCIS has issued guidance on the regional center program, which is set up expire on June 30, 2021, at midnight.

Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved!

Scott Legal, P.C. just had another E-2 visa approval in Toronto. The national was from Canada and the application was an E-2 visa renewal. The company is a custom software & mobile app development company that specializes in the development…

Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval In Toronto!

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval in Toronto. The national was from Spain and the application was an E-2 visa renewal.

Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021

Approvals

O-1A Petition Approved by USCIS!

We just had an O-1A Petition approved by USCIS! The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Vermont Service Center and was approved in 6 days.

Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021

Immigration

Adjustment of Status Work Permits Extended to Two Years

USCIS has announced on June 11, 2021 that work permits (employment authorization cards) for those applying for adjustment of status can now be issued for a maximum of two year.

Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Releases FY 2022 H-1B Lottery Numbers

USCIS has released information on the FY 2022 H-1B lottery that ran in April 2021. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations.

Khadija DerrickJune 29, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration

A New Tool in the Immigration Toolbox for Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs

There is a new tool in the immigration toolbox for startup founders and entrepreneurs who wish to pursue their business venture in the United States. The International Entrepreneur (IE) Parole program is a great alternative to traditional visas, such as…

Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2021

DHS Re-Designates Somalia For TPS

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa Approved U.S. Consulate Monterrey, Mexico

National Interest Exception Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Prague

E-2 Specialized Skills Employee Petition Approved

I Have an Advance Parole, Do I Need a National Interest Exception?

Can I Travel During the Cap-Gap Period?

F-1 Change of Status and Filing a Bridge Petition

TN Visa Approval Arizona

USCIS Reverses Adjustment of Status Guidance for EB-5 Applicants

State Department Expands National Interest Exception

E-2 Renewal Petition Approved in Toronto

H-1B Transfer Petition Approved By USCIS

Does an E-2 Investment Have to Come From Your Home Country?

The EB-5 Direct Investment for Entrepreneurs

EB-5 Direct Investment Remains at $500,000

USCIS Offers Flexibility for Applications Impacted By Lockbox Delays

H-1B Cap Petition Approved By USCIS

Department of State Officially Rescinds Trump Era H-1B Regulation

USCIS Issues Guidance on Regional Center Program Expiration

E-2 Visa Approved!

E-2 Visa Approval In Toronto!

O-1A Petition Approved by USCIS!

Adjustment of Status Work Permits Extended to Two Years

USCIS Releases FY 2022 H-1B Lottery Numbers

A New Tool in the Immigration Toolbox for Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs

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