New FAM guidance clarifies standards for and benefits of E-2 company registration program at consulates.
Khadija DerrickJune 14, 2022
Scott Legal was able to successfully help a Citizen of Burma obtain Temporary Protected Status.
Khadija DerrickJune 10, 2022
It is possible to abandon a green card by filing the USCIS Form I-407. Those who plan to abandon their green card should be aware of potential consequences, including tax consequences.
Khadija DerrickJune 10, 2022
Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that we recently received an approval of an E-2 Visa at the U.S. Embassy in Toronto. The client specializes in the sale of comic books, art, and other collectibles.
Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security announced on May 19, 2021 that Afghanistan has been designated for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months from May 20, 2022 to November 20, 2023.
Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2022
Travelers who are frequently called into secondary inspection when entering the U.S. and are unsure why may utilize DHS TRIP to try to resolve this travel issue.
Khadija DerrickJune 8, 2022
We just had an EB5 immigrant visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The investor and family will receive conditional permanent residence and be eligible to apply for removal of conditions after 2 years, as long as the EB5…
Khadija DerrickJune 7, 2022
The DS160 & DS260 are online visa applications that are used for nonimmigrant & immigrant visas, respectively. To correct errors, you should reach out to the U.S. Consulate handling your visa application.
Khadija DerrickJune 7, 2022
We just had an E-2 spousal visa approved at the US Consulate in Toronto. The E2 investor visa was approved by the same Consulate couple months ago.
Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022
We just had an E-2 investor Change of Status petition approved by USCIS. The E-2 Company is located in Arizona and the company developed and sales a mobile app.
Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022
Our office recently received a favorable result in a mandamus lawsuit we filed for a client who experienced an unreasonable delay of two years after filing an EB-5 application with USCIS.
Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022
Ukrainian nationals can now apply for a Temporary Protected Status in the U.S.
Khadija DerrickJune 6, 2022
Recent changes to the USCIS Policy Manual provided important guidance about alternative forms of evidence entrepreneurs can use to qualify for the NIW green card.
Khadija DerrickJune 3, 2022
You can travel internationally if your green card expired and you timely filed an I-751 petition.
Khadija DerrickJune 2, 2022
We seek a part-time or full-time immigration associate with a minimum of 3 years of immigration experience as a lawyer.
Khadija DerrickJune 1, 2022
If you need to renew your green card, you will need to timely file Form I-90 with USCIS.
Khadija DerrickJune 1, 2022
Spouses and children (even stepchildren) of E-2 investors can apply for E-2 dependent visa.
Khadija DerrickMay 31, 2022
US citizen can sponsor his/her parents for a green card either through Consular Processing or via Adjustment of status.
Khadija DerrickMay 30, 2022
Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that we recently received an approval of an E-2 Visa at the U.S. Embassy in Rome. The client will operate a coffee roasting business in Colorado and was issued the visa for five…
Khadija DerrickMay 27, 2022
E-2 spouses who entered the U.S. after January 30, 2022 can work in the U.S. incident to their status and don’t need to apply for a work authorization.
Khadija DerrickMay 27, 2022
We just had an H1B approval for an extension of status with USCIS. The applicant is a software engineer working for a consumer goods company based in New York.
Khadija DerrickMay 26, 2022
Your E-2 company does not have to have employees when you apply for the E-2 visa but should be able to hire employees in the next 5 years.
Khadija DerrickMay 26, 2022
On April 4, 2022, USCIS announced expansion of premium processing. Premium processing is a service USCIS offers for a selection of applications. For an extra fee (usually $2500), USCIS will process the application in 15 days.
Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2022
If you were selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery FY 2023, you should follow the steps as outlined in this blog to make sure you will submit your application in time.
Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2022
