TN Visa Approval for a Scientist
We just had a TN visa approval for a Chemist at the Lewiston Bridge Port of entry.
Khadija DerrickNovember 26, 2024
E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Chiropractic Center
Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.
B-1 Change of Status Approved with USCIS
We just had a B1 change of status petition approved by USCIS.
Khadija DerrickNovember 22, 2024
Signature Requirements on Immigration Forms: A Post-COVID Update
Learn how the shift from wet to digital signatures on USCIS forms, a change made permanent post-COVID, simplifies the immigration process.
Khadija DerrickMay 15, 2024
USCIS to Increase Fees for Premium Processing in 2024
Starting February 26, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement increased fees for premium processing of certain employment-based petitions and applications.
Khadija DerrickDecember 27, 2023
USCIS Announces Additional Mail Delivery Process for Receiving ADIT Stamp
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that lawful permanent residents now have the option to receive their temporary evidence of status by mail rather than having to physically visit a field office.
Khadija DerrickNovember 3, 2023
Visa Waiver Program Available to Israeli Nationals
Beginning November 30, 2023, Israeli nationals will be able to utilize the Visa Waiver Program to travel to the United States as B-1 (temporary business) or B-2 (tourism) visitors.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2023
We’re Looking for an Immigration Paralegal
We are looking for an immigration paralegal with 3+ years of experience to assist busy attorneys and our legal research analyst.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 12, 2023
New Degree Fields Added to the F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training Program
On July 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security added eight new degree fields to the F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in hopes of appealing to foreign STEM talent.
Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2023
Premium Processing Extended to F, M, and J Change of Status Applicants
Premium processing will be available to applicants filing form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status), when requesting non-immigrant change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status.
Khadija DerrickJune 19, 2023
FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners to be Released
Beginning May 6, 2023, at 12 PM ET, the State Department will release the FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery winners.
Khadija DerrickMay 5, 2023
End of COVID Vaccine Requirements for Non-Immigrant International Travel
After May 11, 2023, a COVID vaccine will no longer be required for non-immigrant international air travel, or non-immigrants crossing into the U.S. through a land border.
Khadija DerrickMay 3, 2023
Biometrics Collection Suspended for Some H-4, L-2, and E Derivative Applicants
USCIS announced that biometric requirements will be suspended through September 30, 2023, for applicants filing Form I-539 for their H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2, or E-3 derivative status.
Khadija DerrickApril 21, 2023
Breaking News: End of USCIS Covid-19 Flexibilities
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces that flexibilities granted during the Covid-19 pandemic have ended.
Khadija DerrickMarch 23, 2023
USCIS Extends Covid-19 Measures
USCIS will extend Covid-19 measures that allow applicants and petitioners to submit certain USCIS responses up to 60 days after the stated due dates.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 27, 2023
USCIS to Adjudicate Form I-539 and Form I-765 Concurrently with Form I-129 for H-4 & L-2 Applicants
USCIS to Adjudicate Form I-539 and Form I-765 Concurrently with Form I-129 for H-4 & L-2 Applicants.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 25, 2023
New COVID Test Rule Imposed on Travelers from China
Due to China’s recent outbreak in COVID cases, the CDC have implemented new guidelines regarding travel from China and nearby regions to the US.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2023
Uniting for Ukraine
On April 21, 2022, the Biden administration implemented a humanitarian benefit for Ukrainian’s nationals fleeing from the Russian invasion.
Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2022
USCIS Makes COVID Era Signature Policy Permanent
As a response to the ongoing COVID pandemic, USCIS has announced that it will make the COVID-era signature policy permanent. Prior to COVID, all USCIS form signatures required a “wet signature”.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2022
Details on the current status of Prosecutorial Discretion as of September of 2022
We had previously reported on a Texas U.S. District Court order vacating the detailed guidance on prosecutorial discretion issued in late 2021 by DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 19, 2022
USCIS extended RFE response deadlines until October 23, 2022
USCIS once again extended the deadline to respond to certain requests such as a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny through October 23, 2022.
Khadija DerrickJuly 29, 2022
USCIS will permanently accept reproduced signatures
USCIS will now permanently accept reproduced signatures on USCIS forms and documents.
Khadija DerrickJuly 29, 2022
Negative COVID Test No Longer Required for Air Travel
The Biden Administration suspended COVID testing requirements for international air travelers starting on June 12.
Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2022
COVID Vaccination Requirement Indefinitely Extended for Travelers Entering by Land or Ferry from Canada and Mexico
The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will continue to require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States from Canada or Mexico by land or ferry to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Khadija DerrickApril 25, 2022
USCIS Extends Existing COVID-19 Accommodations
USCIS announced on March 27 that it is adopting measures to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFE) or notices of intent to deny (NOID).
Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2022