Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Certain Chinese F and J Nonimmigrant Visa Holders
On June 1, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation that will ban the entry of certain Chinese F student visa or J trainee visa [...]
John Barrera Joins Scott Legal, P.C.
John Barrera is an Immigration attorney that focuses on Removal/Deportation defense, Humanitarian Immigration and Family based immigration. He has over 15 years of immigration experience [...]
Coronavirus Update: DHS to Allow Farms to Hire Farm Workers Holding Valid H-2A Visas and Already in the US
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a temporary rule to allow farmers facing delays in getting approval for foreign agricultural laborers to hire [...]
Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner Moderates COVID-19 related Non-immigrant visa updates and strategies Question and Answer for Immigration Lawyers
Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner will moderate the Q&A for a Corporate Practice Committee event for AILA’s New York chapter as part of a panel [...]
USCIS to Accept Scanned/Reproduced Signatures During COVID-19 Crisis
For many immigration petitions and forms (Eg. I-129, G-28, I-140), USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) normally only accepts “wet” signatures. As both lawyers [...]
How will the Covid-19 impact my Visa? Will the Corona (Covid -19) Virus impact my visa? Immigration issues Associated with the Corona Virus.
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. We hope all are staying safe and coping with this crisis. Over the last [...]
Update on Firm Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak
To our Clients, Colleagues and Friends, Our hope is that this email finds you, your colleagues, and your families and friends in the best [...]
Kelly LeGrand Weiner and Michaela Vrazdova of Scott Legal Selected for Leadership roles on Committees for AILA’s New York Chapter
For the 2019-2020 year, our Managing Attorney, Kelly LeGrand Weiner and Associate, Michaela Vrazdova have been serving in leadership roles on the Corporate Practice [...]
Kelly LeGrand Weiner to sit on B Visa Panel at the AILA-RDC EMEA Spring Conference
Our Managing Attorney, Kelly LeGrand Weiner has been selected to sit on a panel with other immigration attorneys to share knowledge on B visas [...]
We have a new Facebook E-2 and E-1 Visa Support Page
Scott Legal, P.C. has started a new E-2 and E-1 visa support page! The first E-2 visa petition that the firm ever filed was [...]
Ian E. Scott and Kelly LeGrand Weiner selected as Super Lawyers Rising Stars!
We are proud to announce that two of our senior lawyers were selected and named as Super Lawyers Rising Stars! Ian E. Scott and Kelly LeGrand [...]
USCIS Announced Eligible Countries for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs for 2020
USCIS has announced today the countries that are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs effective January 19, 2020. The H-2A [...]
Ian E. Scott to sit on E-1 Trader and E-2 Investor Visa Panel at the AILA 2020 Annual Conference
Ian E. Scott has been selected to sit on a panel to share knowledge on E-1 Trader visas and E-2 investor visas with other [...]
We are looking for a Senior Immigration Associate
We are looking for a senior immigration attorney with 4 or more years of business immigration experience. Scott Legal, P.C. focuses on business immigration [...]
Kelly LeGrand Weiner to Present at the AILA NY Chapter’s CLE on Compliance Issues for H-1Bs, H-1B1s & E-3s
Kelly LeGrand Weiner, the Managing Attorney of Scott Legal, PC will present at the AILA NY Chapter's CLE on Compliance Issues for H-1Bs, H-1B1 [...]
Yousra Chatti Joins Scott Legal
Yousra Chatti holds a master’s degree in Common Law from the Faculty of Juridical, Political, and Social Sciences in Tunis, Tunisia where she graduated [...]
Miriam Lacroix Joins Scott Legal
Ms. Lacroix received both her undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees from Pace University and is licensed to practice law in the State of New [...]
Scott Legal P.C. is looking for an Experienced Immigration Paralegal
We are looking for a person with 2+ years of immigration paralegal experience to assist busy attorneys and our legal research analyst. The Immigration [...]
Scott Legal Attending IBA Conference in London
Scott Legal attorneys Ian Scott, Kelly Weiner, and Michaela Vrazdova will attend the 9th Biennial Global immigration Conference in London, England on October 1, 2019. This is [...]
Scott Legal will be attending AILA Rome District Fall Conference in Dublin
Scott Legal attorneys Ian Scott, Kelly Weiner, and Michaela Vrazdova, and paralegal Jenny Zhan will be attending the AILA Rome Chapter conference in Dublin, [...]
Ian E. Scott sits on E-2 panel discussing the E-2 visa
Scott Legal PC’s founding manager sat on two immigration panels and discussed general E-2 visa requirements and issues. The Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty [...]
We are looking for an Immigration Associate
Scott Legal, P.C. focuses on business immigration cases for employers, investors and entrepreneurs, (E-2, EB-5, H-1B, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, O visas, NIW, PERM and [...]
USCIS Form Request Phone Service to Terminate on June 1
Starting on June 1, 2019, USCIS forms can no longer be requested on the phone. Previously, by calling USCIS’ client services, individuals can request [...]
We are looking for an immigration associate
Scott Legal, P.C. focuses on business immigration cases for employers, investors and entrepreneurs, (E-2, EB-5, H-1B, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, O visas, NIW, PERM and [...]
Ian E. Scott, Esq. featured on NBC News
Scott Legal's founder Ian Scott was interviewed by NBC news on the current state of immigration and the new visa challenges immigrants face. The [...]
Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner Speaks at E-2 Visa Question and Answer for Immigration Lawyers
Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner spoke on E-2 visa issues at a Corporate Practice Committee event for AILA’s New York chapter as part of a [...]
Ian E. Scott to sit on AILA panel at National Conference for E-2 Visas in Orlando
Ian E. Scott will be a speaker on the E-2 panel at the National American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Conference in Orlando this June. [...]
We Attended the PERM (Green Card) AILA Conference in Washington
Our managing attorney Kelly Weiner attended the AILA PERM conference in Washington on December 7th. The full day conference was an advanced session focusing [...]
Ian E. Scott sits on AILA Panel on Consular Processing
On November 14th, Ian E. Scott from Scott Legal, P.C. sat on an immigration panel to discuss consular processing procedures and issues. The panel [...]
Michaela Vrazdova Joins Scott Legal
Michaela Vrazdova graduated from the Faculty of Law at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic in September 2016. While studying at Charles University, Ms. [...]
Canada’s Cannabis Act and its Impact on Travel to the United States
As of October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana use and certain commercial activities. Despite the [...]
Scott Legal Attends FALL AILA Conference in London and Visits U.S. Consulate
Scott legal was able to attend the fall American Immigration Lawyer Association Conference in London England in October. The conference covered a number of [...]
Canada Changes Maximum Term for Impaired Driving
On Thursday, Canada passed Bill C-46 which will increase the maximum term of imprisonment for driving while impaired from the current no more than [...]
USCIS to Use Secure Mail Delivery Service
Starting from April 30, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Restricted Delivery service to [...]
What’s New on the USCIS Home Page?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. It is a component [...]
