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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada. The E-2 visas were approved for two Investor applicants who owned equal shares of a luxury bath and products company. The visas were approved for…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Nicaragua

On December 14, 2017, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security announced that it would be ending its designation of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for eligible nationals of Nicaragua. The termination of Nicaragua’s TPS will come into effect on January 5,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Switzerland

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Switzerland. The applicant is an Executive for a travel app company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 14, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was a foreign national from Canada. The Visa was issued for 5 years. The applicant applied as an Investor to develop and direct his…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Employee Visa Approved at U.S. Consulate in Paris

Scott Legal just had an E-2 employee visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The applicant was a manager for an upscale French restaurant. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) under the Trump Administration may implement new guidelines terminating a 2015 Rule that extended eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who sought employment-based lawful permanent resident (“LPR”) status.…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

Immigration News

U.S. Embassy in Ankara Resumes Limited Visa Processing Services in Turkey

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey announced that it is resuming limited visa processing services of nonimmigrant visas at U.S. Consular posts in Turkey. The decision comes after the suspension of all nonimmigrant visa services in Turkey due to the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

Immigration Investor Visas

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of International Entrepreneur Rule

The International Entrepreneur Rule, which was supposed to go into effect July 17, 2017, but was delayed until March 14, 2018, is now in effect after a federal district court judge ruling on Friday, December 1, 2017 which vacated the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

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Immigration

What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States

What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States Applying for a visa to enter the United States may be a long process for certain foreign nationals. Applying for an…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions On October 23, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that it will revise its policy regarding prior determinations for nonimmigrant petitions. According to its policy…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Recent Trends In Adjudication of H-1B Petitions Reveal Increased Scrutiny by USCIS

Recent Trends In Adjudication of H-1B Petitions Reveal Increased Scrutiny by USCIS Many studious readers of Scott Legal’s blog are familiar with the recent changes to the U.S. Immigration system arranged by the Trump Administration. One promise President Trump frequently…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Department of Defense Announces Policy Changes to MAVNI Military Requirement Program

Department of Defense Announces Policy Changes to MAVNI Military Requirement Program On October 13, 2017, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) released several memoranda that increases the scrutiny on immigrants joining the Military. The new policy changes affect participants in the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017

Approvals

B-1 Approval for E-2 Applicant

Scott Legal just had a B-1 approval in Germany for an applicant that was coming to the U.S. to investigate E-2 visa opportunities. Many applicants that want to pursue an E-2 visa often visit the U.S. prior to applying so…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017

Approvals

L-1 Visa renewal approved at U.S. Consulate in Brazil

Scott Legal P.C. just had an L-1A visa stamp issued to for a coffee company. The L visa was approved for two executives of the company. The visa was approved for 3 years. Click on the buttons below in order…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Spanish National

Scott Legal, P.C. has just had an E-2 employee visa approval for a foreign national from Spain. The Visa was issued at the U.S. Consulate in Madrid for 5 years. Scott Legal also processed several other E-2 visas for this…

Jenny ZhanNovember 29, 2017

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Department of Homeland Security Announces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua & Automatic Extension for Honduras

On November 6, 2017, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke announced her decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nicaragua. Temporary Protected Status was created by Congress in the Immigration Act of 1990 to provide a…

Jenny ZhanNovember 29, 2017

Immigration News

Jenny Zhan joins Scott Legal, P.C.

We are pleased to announce that Jenny Zhan will join Scott Legal P.C. as a full-time legal research analyst in our New York office on December 1, 2017. For the past four years, Ms. Zhan worked as a Case Manager…

IanScottNovember 18, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Investor for Land Development Business – Austrian National

Scott Legal P.C. just had an E-2 Visa Approval for Investor for Land Development Business. The applicant was an Austrian National and we also processed an E-2 employee visa. The application was processed in Vienna Austria. Click on the buttons…

IanScottNovember 14, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Australian National

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Ship Tank Cleaning business. The applicant was approved for 5 years and his Spouse was also given an E-2 visa. Scott…

IanScottOctober 27, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions – Change in the Way USCIS will Adjudicate Petitions

On October 23, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that it will revise its policy regarding prior determinations for nonimmigrant petitions. According to its policy memorandum, USCIS will no longer defer to prior determinations of eligibility…

IanScottOctober 27, 2017

News

Ian E. Scott sits on Panel at Canadian Consular General

Ian E. Scott sat on a Trade, Immigration and Innovation: Implications for Canadians in the US Panel at the Canadian Consular General Office in New York. The panel covered the following topic: Since the U.S. election, what are the main…

IanScottOctober 24, 2017

Family Immigration Immigration

Willful Misrepresentation and the New 90 Day Rule

On September 1, 2017, The Department of State updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (the “FAM”) to modify the guidance on the term “misrepresentation” for purposes of determining inadmissibility under INA § 212(a)(6). This abrupt change in what is considered misrepresentation…

IanScottOctober 24, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Recent Developments in Immigration Options for TPS Status Holders

Temporary Protected Status was created by Congress in the Immigration Act of 1990 to provide a temporary legal status to nationals of certain countries due to temporary conditions that make the return of its nationals unsafe or impossible. Such conditions…

IanScottOctober 24, 2017

News

Ian E. Scott Lectures at Harvard Law School

Ian E. Scott, Esq. is a graduate from Harvard Law School and was honored to be asked to present a lecture to the Immigration class at Harvard Law School. Mr. Scott reviewed the current state of immigration adjudication and some…

IanScottOctober 21, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

What is the difference between Extraordinary and Exceptional ability? Which green card category is right for me?

Employment-Based immigration is divided into categories based on 5 preferences: First Preference EB-1, Second Preference EB-2, Third Preference EB-3, Fourth Preference EB-4 and Fifth Preference EB-5. This blog post will focus on the requirements for an EB-1 visa in the…

IanScottOctober 20, 2017

E-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada

DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Nicaragua

E-2 Visa Approval in Switzerland

E-2 Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

E-2 Employee Visa Approved at U.S. Consulate in Paris

USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders

U.S. Embassy in Ankara Resumes Limited Visa Processing Services in Turkey

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of International Entrepreneur Rule

What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions

Recent Trends In Adjudication of H-1B Petitions Reveal Increased Scrutiny by USCIS

Department of Defense Announces Policy Changes to MAVNI Military Requirement Program

B-1 Approval for E-2 Applicant

L-1 Visa renewal approved at U.S. Consulate in Brazil

E-2 Visa Approval for Spanish National

Department of Homeland Security Announces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua & Automatic Extension for Honduras

Jenny Zhan joins Scott Legal, P.C.

E-2 Visa Approval for Investor for Land Development Business – Austrian National

E-2 Visa Approval at U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Australian National

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions – Change in the Way USCIS will Adjudicate Petitions

Ian E. Scott sits on Panel at Canadian Consular General

Willful Misrepresentation and the New 90 Day Rule

Recent Developments in Immigration Options for TPS Status Holders

Ian E. Scott Lectures at Harvard Law School

What is the difference between Extraordinary and Exceptional ability? Which green card category is right for me?

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