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How can I prepare my mandamus complaint to overcome a motion to dismiss?

How to prepare a mandamus complaint in order to overcome a motion to dismiss.

Khadija DerrickApril 21, 2025

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A Brief Guide to Changing Non-Immigrant Status in the U.S.

Learn the steps and requirements to change your non-immigrant status in the U.S., from application to eligibility and maintaining lawful status.

Khadija DerrickNovember 21, 2024

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E-2 Investor Visa Approval for Canadian National Opening a Retail Store

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.

Khadija DerrickOctober 23, 2024

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Can I Sponsor My Own O-1 Visa?

You can’t self-petition for an O-1 visa, but you can have a U.S. company or agent sponsor you, provided you show real work opportunities in your field.

Khadija DerrickOctober 17, 2024

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What Consular Officers Look for in an E-2 Visa Renewal

Learn what consular officers look for when renewing an E-2 visa, including employment, business operations, and continued eligibility for the visa.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2024

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What is the Minimum Investment Amount for an E-2 Visa When Applying Through USCIS?

Applying for an E-2 visa through USCIS can require a lower investment, sometimes as low as $20,000. Ensure the investment covers all start-up costs.

Khadija DerrickJuly 16, 2024

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We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate

We seek a full-time Business Immigration Associate with a minimum of 3 years of business immigration experience as a lawyer.

Khadija DerrickMarch 13, 2024

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Navigating the New Premium Processing Fee Increase for E-2 Visas and Employment-Based Green Cards

Discover the latest USCIS premium processing fee increase for E-2 visas and employment-based green cards effective Feb 26, 2024. Stay informed and plan your immigration journey wisely.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 20, 2024

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Are employers allowed to ask me if I need sponsorship?

Protections against discrimination based on citizenship status do not extend to nonimmigrants, but other protections might apply.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 3, 2024

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My marriage-based green card petition was filed with USCIS. What should I expect next?

This blog post summarizes the next steps that happen after your marriage based green card is filed with USCIS.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 2, 2024

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G-1 Visa: Can my dependents work/study in the U.S.?

Certain dependents of G-1 visa holder can work in the U.S. after they get an EAD and can study in the U.S. as well.

Khadija DerrickDecember 28, 2023

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What is an EB-5 “infrastructure” project?

An overview of the EB-5 infrastructure category.

Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2023

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What are the consequences under the new Florida law (Senate Bill 1718) if I employ or provide transportation to an undocumented worker?

Requirements and penalties created by Florida law FL 1718 for employers that employ undocumented workers.

Khadija DerrickNovember 14, 2023

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Extension of parole status for Ukrainians who fled the war before April 21, 2022

The Biden administration recently announced that it will be reviewing the cases of Ukrainians who fled Ukraine right after the war started in 2022, but who entered before April of 2022 for consideration of an additional one-year extension of their…

Khadija DerrickNovember 2, 2023

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Risks of changing status to F-1 Student and How to Mitigate Them

Challenges of applying for a change of status to F1 include long delays, inability to start classes before change of status is approved, pre-conceived intent issues, and proving ties to home country.

Khadija DerrickOctober 26, 2023

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Physical Presence Requirement for Asylees and Refugees Applying for a Green Card

USCIS has recently clarified this requirement stating that noncitizens with asylum or refugee status must have been physically present in the United States for one year at the time the green card application, form I-485 is being decided. We have…

Khadija DerrickOctober 10, 2023

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I was born in a country that I was never a citizen of. Is that my country of birth for immigration purposes?

Those born in a country that they were never a citizen of might have options when determining which country they are chargeable to.

Khadija DerrickAugust 23, 2023

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What USCIS’s 2023 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Reveals About USCIS’s Extensive Delays

What proposed rulemaking notices reveal about USCIS adjudication delays.

Khadija DerrickAugust 22, 2023

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I am a US citizen residing abroad and want to give my child US citizenship. Should I file an I-130 or an N-600K?

The I-130 allows US citizens to sponsor children under 21 for a green card as immediate relatives. The N-600K can directly confer citizenship to children under 18 of a US citizen regularly living abroad if they meet the 5-year physical…

Khadija DerrickAugust 21, 2023

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My I-751 was approved but my green card was never delivered. What should I do?

If you did not receive your green card, you should call USCIS and you may need to file an I-90 form.

Khadija DerrickAugust 15, 2023

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We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate

We seek a full-time Business Immigration Associate with a minimum of 2 years of business immigration experience as a lawyer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 8, 2023

A happy couple looking at a recent green card approval

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Green Card Approval for Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

We just had a green card approval with USCIS for a spouse of a U.S. citizen.

Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2023

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TN Approved for Computer Systems Analyst

Scott Legal just had another TN visa approval for a Canadian. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years under the difficult category of Computer Systems Analyst.

Khadija DerrickJuly 31, 2023

Two employees working at their new employment

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Can I request to transfer the basis of my pending I-485 adjustment of status (AOS) to a new employment-based petition (I-140)?

It may be possible to request transfer of an I-485 based on one pending or approved I-140 to be based on another pending or approved I-140.

Khadija DerrickJuly 26, 2023

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Should I check Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status on my I-140 petition?

Unless you are planning to do a concurrent filing with Form I-140 and I-485, it is generally better to check the consular processing option on your I-140 petition.

Khadija DerrickJuly 18, 2023

How can I prepare my mandamus complaint to overcome a motion to dismiss?

A Brief Guide to Changing Non-Immigrant Status in the U.S.

E-2 Investor Visa Approval for Canadian National Opening a Retail Store

What Consular Officers Look for in an E-2 Visa Renewal

What is the Minimum Investment Amount for an E-2 Visa When Applying Through USCIS?

We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate

Navigating the New Premium Processing Fee Increase for E-2 Visas and Employment-Based Green Cards

Are employers allowed to ask me if I need sponsorship?

My marriage-based green card petition was filed with USCIS. What should I expect next?

G-1 Visa: Can my dependents work/study in the U.S.?

What is an EB-5 “infrastructure” project?

What are the consequences under the new Florida law (Senate Bill 1718) if I employ or provide transportation to an undocumented worker?

Extension of parole status for Ukrainians who fled the war before April 21, 2022

Risks of changing status to F-1 Student and How to Mitigate Them

Physical Presence Requirement for Asylees and Refugees Applying for a Green Card

I was born in a country that I was never a citizen of. Is that my country of birth for immigration purposes?

What USCIS’s 2023 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Reveals About USCIS’s Extensive Delays

I am a US citizen residing abroad and want to give my child US citizenship. Should I file an I-130 or an N-600K?

My I-751 was approved but my green card was never delivered. What should I do?

We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate

Green Card Approval for Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

TN Approved for Computer Systems Analyst

Can I request to transfer the basis of my pending I-485 adjustment of status (AOS) to a new employment-based petition (I-140)?

Should I check Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status on my I-140 petition?

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