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Approvals

H-1B Visa Approval for Market Analyst

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an H-1B approval for a market analyst. The approval was based on the April H-1B season and the petition was approved for 3 years. H-1B RFE's have increased significantly and careful planning and knowledge is…

Jenny ZhanOctober 12, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Helsinki Finland

Scott Legal, P.C. had another approval for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Helsinki. The approval was for an advertising business. The visa was granted to a national from Finland. Click on the buttons below in order…

Jenny ZhanOctober 12, 2018

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Family Immigration Immigration

USCIS Clarifies Marital Union for Spousal Naturalization Applications

USCIS has updated a policy guidance clarifying the “married” and “living in marital union” requirements for applicants filing for spousal naturalization. In short, the applicant and his or her U.S. citizen spouse must have been living together in marital union…

Jenny ZhanOctober 12, 2018

Immigration News

November 2018 Visa Bulletin: No Movement on Most EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories

In the newly released 2018 visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas have remained at the dates set in last month’s visa bulletin, after it was restored to current in October after retrogressing for almost 2 years in September’s bulletin. Every…

Jenny ZhanOctober 11, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Helsinki, Finland

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval for a hair salon that will open in Naples Florida. The approval was at the U.S. Consulate in Helsinki, Finland and was for a national from Finland. Visas for nationals from…

Jenny ZhanOctober 9, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

U.S. Judge Rules for California Sanctuary Cities Over Public Safety Grants

U.S. Federal Judge Willian Orrick has blocked the Trump Administration from placing conditions on public safety grants to “sanctuary cities”. Sanctuary cities refers to municipal jurisdictions that limit their cooperation with the national government’s effort to enforce immigration law. Leaders…

Jenny ZhanOctober 9, 2018

Approvals

TN Visa Approval at Port Huron Border Crossing

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a TN visa at the Port Huron border crossing. The applicant applied under the Management Consulting category and the visa was issued for 3 years. When booking a TN appointment at Port…

Jenny ZhanOctober 9, 2018

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Immigration

US Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Termination of TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan Nationals

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen issued a preliminary injunction in a suite brought by a number of residents on Temporary Protection Status (TPS) against the implementation of a plan to end TPS for nationals of El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and…

Jenny ZhanOctober 4, 2018

Immigration TN Visa

New USMCA and Its Impact on TN Visa Holders

Canada, Mexico, and the United States have reached an agreement during the last week on a new trilateral trade agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Among the many economic deals within the agreement, there is also…

Jenny ZhanOctober 3, 2018

Approvals

E-3 Visa approval for a Marketing Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney

We just had an E-3 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney. The employee is a Marketing Manager for a software company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2,…

Jenny ZhanOctober 2, 2018

Approvals

TN Visa approval for a Canadian National for a Research Assistant position at a U.S. University

We just had an TN visa approval for a Canadian national. The applicant will be a Research Assistant focused on health economics at a U.S. University. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide…

Jenny ZhanOctober 1, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa approval for a Landscaping Company at the U.S. Consulate in London

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant purchased a landscaping business and the funds were held in escrow until the visa was approved. The investment amount was approximately $150,000 and the…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2018

Family Immigration Immigration

FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 3

Starting from noon EST on October 3, 2018, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2020 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery have until noon November 6 to file online. The…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval For Korean National

Scott Legal, P.C. had another E-2 visa approval. An E-2 visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate in Seoul Korea for a Korean national who started a law firm. The applicant looks forward to entering the U.S. to start his…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2018

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Immigration

USCIS to Implement Notice to Appear Policy in Phases

Originally reported on July 10, 2018, USCIS issued a policy memorandum which stated that USCIS will issue Notice to Appear (NTA) to any foreign nationals whose adjustment of status applications are denied. An NTA is a document that is issued…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 27, 2018

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Program Extended without Change Until December 7, 2018

On September 27, 2018, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6157, a FY 2019 appropriations bill funding several federal agencies and containing a continuing resolution to fund the rest of government (including the Department of Homeland Security), through December 7,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 27, 2018

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What Should I Know Before Applying for a Visa in Mexico? What Are Some Special Considerations for Applying for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa in Mexico?

An E-2 investor visa is an excellent option for people who seek to start and develop a business in the U.S. This classification permits investors, employees and their immediate family members to live in the U.S. while they run their…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 18, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

United States Once Again Lowers Number of Refugees it Will Accept

For the second year in a row, the United States will slash the number of refugees it will accept. In the next year, up to 30,000 will be allowed in the country, down from the cap of 45,000 this year,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 18, 2018

Immigration

What Is a Congressional Inquiry? Can I Ask My Member of Congress to Submit a Congressional Inquiry about My Immigration Application?

Foreign nationals applying for a green card or another immigration benefit often seek help from their Members of Congress (MOCs) in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives when USCIS, the federal agency responsible for processing immigration applications, is not…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2018

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS

USCIS announced on September 14, 2018 that, effective immediately, USCIS has created a venue to accept copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor unions regarding current or future O nonimmingrant visa petition requests. O-1 and O-2 nonimmigrant visas are…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 14, 2018

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What to Expect at the E-2 Employee Interview

How should I prepare for my E-2 employee interview? If you are applying for an E-2 employee visa, an important part of the visa application process is attending your interview at the Consulate. There are two types of E-2 employee…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 14, 2018

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Immigration

What is Expedited Processing?

Foreign nationals who are preparing to file an application for an immigration benefit with USCIS, or those who have already filed an application and are waiting for a decision, may require expedited processing of their applications in some instances where…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

Immigration News

October 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories Restored to Current

In the newly released 2018 visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas have restored to current worldwide expect for China, the Philippines, and India after it was retrogressed for almost 2 years in September’s bulletin. Every year, Congress sets limits on…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

Approvals

H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for a Market Research Analyst at the USCIS Vermont Service Center for a National of India

We just had an H-1B petition approval at the USCIS Vermont Service Center. The beneficiary was granted H-1B status as a Market Research Analyst. A Request for Evidence was received in this case, requesting evidence that the position is a…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 13, 2018

H-1B Visa Approval for Market Analyst

E-2 Visa Approval in Helsinki Finland

USCIS Clarifies Marital Union for Spousal Naturalization Applications

November 2018 Visa Bulletin: No Movement on Most EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories

E-2 Visa Approval in Helsinki, Finland

U.S. Judge Rules for California Sanctuary Cities Over Public Safety Grants

TN Visa Approval at Port Huron Border Crossing

US Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Termination of TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan Nationals

New USMCA and Its Impact on TN Visa Holders

E-3 Visa approval for a Marketing Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney

TN Visa approval for a Canadian National for a Research Assistant position at a U.S. University

E-2 Visa approval for a Landscaping Company at the U.S. Consulate in London

FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 3

E-2 Visa Approval For Korean National

USCIS to Implement Notice to Appear Policy in Phases

EB-5 Program Extended without Change Until December 7, 2018

What Should I Know Before Applying for a Visa in Mexico? What Are Some Special Considerations for Applying for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa in Mexico?

United States Once Again Lowers Number of Refugees it Will Accept

What Is a Congressional Inquiry? Can I Ask My Member of Congress to Submit a Congressional Inquiry about My Immigration Application?

Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS

What to Expect at the E-2 Employee Interview

What is Expedited Processing?

October 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide Categories Restored to Current

H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for a Market Research Analyst at the USCIS Vermont Service Center for a National of India

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