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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval in Toronto

Scott Legal just had an approval for an E-2 visa in Toronto, Canada. The E-2 enterprise specializes in custom fabrication for marketing campaigns and private clients. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Extension Approval

Scott Legal just received an E-2 approval for an extension of status with USCIS. The E-2 Enterprise is a grocery store and restaurant specializing in providing Asian food products and cuisine. Click on the buttons below in order to claim…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 21, 2018

Approvals

E-3 Visa Approval

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an E-3 approval for two years for a graphic designer at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia. Scott Legal, P.C. regularly processes E-3 applications for qualifying Australian nationals. Click on the buttons below in…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 13, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Visa Extension Approval

Scott Legal just had an E-2 approved for an extension of status with USCIS. The E-2 enterprise specializes in the sale, distribution and installation of industrial shelving and safety products for wholesale and distribution industries. Click on the buttons below…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 9, 2018

Approvals

E-2 Approval in Toronto

Scott Legal just had an E-2 visa approved for 5 years for a Canadian national at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The investor manufactures leather products for the horse riding industry. The applicant will also process an E-2 employee…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 9, 2018

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Trump Orders Creation of National Immigration Vetting Center

In a press release issued by the White House Press Security on February 6, 2018, Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to establish a National Vetting Center (NVC) to better identify individuals seeking to enter the country who may…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 8, 2018

Approvals

TN Visa Approval

Scott Legal PC just received a TN approval for 3 years for a Management Consultant at the border crossing in Toronto. We regularly process TN visas for Canadians and Mexicans. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 7, 2018

News

Ian E. Scott to Present on the E-2 Visa Panel at National AILA Conference in San Francisco

Ian E. Scott will present at the national American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) conference in San Francisco on June 14th. Mr. Scott will sit on the E-2 Visa panel with 3 other distinguished panelists. The covered topics will include: Marginality:…

IanScottFebruary 6, 2018

Approvals

EB-2 National Interest Waiver Approval

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. The applicant had an impressive background and the petition was approved without a Request for Additional evidence (RFE). Scott Legal, P.C. regularly prepares many types…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Syrian Nationals

On January 31, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that temporary protected status (TPS) for Syrian nationals will be extended to September 30, 2019. Syrian nationals will be required to re-register to extend their benefits, USCIS…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Trump’s New Immigration Plan: What Is It?

The White House’s new immigration framework, released on January 25, proposed significant changes to two legal immigration programs in addition to addressing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Trump administration has proposed a pathway to citizenship for…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 31, 2018

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H1-B Premium Processing Suspension

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may impose a short suspension of the 15-day premium processing service for FY 2019 H-1B cap filings. The suspension and amount of time premium processing may be suspended for is currently unclear.…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 30, 2018

Immigration TN Visa

Sixth Round of NAFTA Talks Began in Montreal

The sixth round of negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began in Montreal, Canada on January 22. This is the penultimate round that is scheduled to end on Monday January 29. There is both speculation that the…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 30, 2018

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

No Procedural Changes for H-1B FY2019 Cap Season

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Service Center Operations Directorate (USCIS SCOPS) confirmed that it is not anticipating any procedural changes for the Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B cap season. USCIS intends to follow the same procedures that were used…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2018

E-2 Visa Foreign Language Articles

מעוניין/ת לפתוח עסק קטן בארצות הברית? יתכן שאשרת E-2 היא הדבר המתאים לך.

מבזק חדשות. ישראל נוספה לרשימת הויזות מסוג E-2. בעלי אזרחות ישראלית כבר היו זכאים להגיש בקשה לאשרת E-1 ועתה יוכלו גם להגיש בקשה לאשרת E-2. מעוניין/ת לפתוח עסק קטן בארצות הברית? יתכן שאשרת E-2 היא הדבר המתאים לך. יתכן שהרעיון…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2018

E-2 Visa Foreign Language Articles

מהן הדרישות לקבלת אשרת E-1?מהי ויזת אמנת מסחר E-1?מהם ההבדלים בין אשרת E-1 לאשרת E-2?

מבזק חדשות. ישראל נוספה לרשימת הויזות מסוג E-2. בעלי אזרחות ישראלית כבר היו זכאים להגיש בקשה לאשרת E-1 ועתה יוכלו גם להגיש בקשה לאשרת E-2. אשרת E-1 היא ויזה שניתנת בהתאם לאמנת מסחר ומאפשרת לנתינים של מדינות מסוימות לחיות ולעבוד…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2018

News

Rebekah Kim, Esq. To Join Scott Legal, P.C.

Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that Rebekah Kim, Esq. will join the firm as a full-time associate on February 1, 2018. Ms. Kim will focus on immigration matters. Ms. Kim earned her juris doctorate from American University Washington…

IanScottJanuary 26, 2018

Immigration

Government Shutdown Ends After Three Days

Congress brought an end to a three-day government shutdown on January 22, 2018 as the Senate agreed to adopt a short-term spending bill to fund government operations without first addressing the fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival’s (DACA) young…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 24, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Final Re-Registration Period for Haitian and El Salvador Nationals on TPS

According to a USCIS notice published on January 18, 2018, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti nationals will expire on July 22, 2019. Starting January 18, current Haitian TPS beneficiaries will have 60 days to re-register for the final time…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 19, 2018

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I Want to Buy an E-2 Business. Important Considerations to keep in mind when purchasing an E-2 Compliant business

For many foreign investors, the E-2 visa is an excellent option for those looking to live and work in the United States. The E-2 visa permits its holders to live in the United States, work for the E-2 enterprise, and…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 19, 2018

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Impacts on Immigration Petitions if the Government is shut down

If the government shuts down what is the impact on my immigration application? If Congress does not pass a new funding bill by Friday, January 19, 2018, the U.S. government could experience a partial shutdown, meaning everyone except for “essential”…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 19, 2018

E-2 Visa Foreign Language Articles

Möchten Sie eine mittelständische Firma in den USA gründen? Ein E-2-Visum könnte perfekt für Sie sein

Möchten Sie eine mittelständische Firma in den USA gründen? Ein E-2-Visum könnte perfekt für Sie sein Die Idee einer eigenen Geschäftsgründung stand möglicherweise schon immer im Vordergrund für Sie. Bei mir war dies definitiv der Fall, aber da ich keine…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 18, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Resumes Accepting DACA Renewals After Court Order

USCIS announced on January 12, 2018 that it has resumed the renewal process for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients. This decision came days after District Judge William Alsup issued an injunction order against the deportation of DACA…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 17, 2018

Approvals

EB-5 Approval

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an EB-5 approval. The EB-5 green card is one where an investor can invest $500,000 in a regional center project and obtain a green card. The full details of the EB-5 program can be reviewed…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 16, 2018

E-2 Visa Foreign Language Articles

Vous avez pour ambition de démarrer une petite entreprise aux États-Unis ? Un visa E-2 serait l’idéal pour vous.

Vous avez pour ambition de démarrer une petite entreprise aux États-Unis ? Un visa E-2 serait l’idéal pour vous. L’idée de démarrer votre propre entreprise a surement toujours été au centre de vos préoccupations. En ce qui me concerne, cela…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 16, 2018