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Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule Reinstated for all States Except for Vermont, Connecticut, and New York Family ImmigrationImmigration

Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule Reinstated for all States Except for Vermont, Connecticut, and New York

On July 30, 2020, New York District Court Judge George Daniels issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the public charge rules. On August 12, 2020, a Second Circuit Court of Appeals order limited the nationwide injunction to Vermont, Connecticut, and New…
August 18, 2020
What does the Presidential Proclamation on L visas mean for my application? Can I still apply for an L visa at a U.S. Consulate? Can I apply for L-1 status from within the US? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

What does the Presidential Proclamation on L visas mean for my application? Can I still apply for an L visa at a U.S. Consulate? Can I apply for L-1 status from within the US?

On June 22, 2020, a Presidential Proclamation was issued that impacts the ability of certain visa holders to enter the United States. Under this proclamation anyone who was outside the United States as of June 24, 2020 and did not…
August 17, 2020
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Trump Signs Executive Order Reviewing Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Use of Nonimmigrant Workers H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

Trump Signs Executive Order Reviewing Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Use of Nonimmigrant Workers

On August 3, the Trump Administration signed an executive order that ordered the review of federal contractor and subcontractor’s use of nonimmigrant workers and overseas labor on federal contracts. The purpose of the executive order is to determine whether U.S.…
August 11, 2020
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What is National Interest Exception? Do I qualify for a National Interest Exception? Can I travel to the U.S. on an E-2 visa? COVID-19

What is National Interest Exception? Do I qualify for a National Interest Exception? Can I travel to the U.S. on an E-2 visa?

In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a  National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The…
August 10, 2020
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My family and I will be applying for an ESTA. Should I submit individual ESTA applications or should I submit a group application? Is there any difference? Questions & Answers

My family and I will be applying for an ESTA. Should I submit individual ESTA applications or should I submit a group application? Is there any difference?

When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…
August 4, 2020
Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner Received the Robert “Bob” Heiserman Memorial Young Lawyer Award from the Rome District Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association News

Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner Received the Robert “Bob” Heiserman Memorial Young Lawyer Award from the Rome District Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association

Scott Legal P.C.’s Managing Attorney, Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner, was awarded the 2019-2020 RDC-EMEA Robert “Bob” Heiserman Memorial Young Lawyer Award by the Rome District Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). This award was given in recognition of…
August 4, 2020
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New York Federal District Court Issues Temporary Injunction on State Department and DHS Public Charge Rules ImmigrationNews

New York Federal District Court Issues Temporary Injunction on State Department and DHS Public Charge Rules

On July 30, 2020, New York District Court Judge George Daniels issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the public charge rules. This injunction applies to both the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security. In the new public charge…
July 30, 2020
Cities Level Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Omission of Undocumented Immigrants from Census News

Cities Level Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Omission of Undocumented Immigrants from Census

Atlanta, Paterson, New Jersey, and other cities have filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Trump Administration’s attempt at omitting undocumented immigrants from the census. On July 22, the Trump Administration has signed an executive memorandum on Tuesday that will…
July 28, 2020
I am getting married, and I want to help my partner and future spouse obtain a green card. What are my options? Immigration

I am getting married, and I want to help my partner and future spouse obtain a green card. What are my options?

When determining how to best help your spouse or potential spouse obtain a Green Card, we must first determine your current immigration status; whether you are currently married and where your spouse or potential spouse is currently residing. I am…
July 28, 2020
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