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Applying for an E-2 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C. is an immigration law firm founded on an E-2 visa. Our founder is Canadian and the initial application was processed at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, so it is not wonder that we have processed scores of…

IanScottJune 26, 2017

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Approvals

TN Visa Approved for Graphic Designer

We just had a TN visa approval for a Canadian in the Graphic Design Category. The visa was approved for 3 years. You can set up a consultation by clicking the link below. To find out more about our services…

IanScottJune 19, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

I have an employee on OPT. Are they eligible for the STEM extension? What are the employer and student obligations under the STEM OPT program?

What is OPT? If you are a foreign national in the U.S. on an F-1 visa you can participate in temporary employment that is related to your field of study. This employment is called Optional Practical Training (OPT) and can…

IanScottJune 16, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

OPT, Cap-Gap, and H-1B Beneficiary Change of Employer Prior to October 1st

“Cap Gap” is the government’s solution to a problem that many F-1 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) who had successfully filed an H-1B petition faced: many OPT periods end in the early summer, and even with the provision of…

IanScottJune 16, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

What are the New Visa Vetting Procedures? What is Extreme Vetting? What is the Form DS-5535 and will it affect my application?

On March 6, 2017, the White House issued a Memorandum which directed the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and others to implement additional protocols and procedures to “ensure the proper collection of all information necessary to rigorously…

IanScottJune 16, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do I have to run my E-2 Company? What does it mean to “Develop and Direct” the E-2 Enterprise?

The E-2 visa allows foreign nationals from certain countries to buy or start a for-profit business in the U.S. that meets certain requirements. The E-2 classification is a great option for certain individuals who want to live and working in…

IanScottJune 16, 2017

Family Immigration Immigration

If I was born abroad to a US citizen parent, does that make me a US citizen?

Acquisition of citizenship is the legal term given to children born to U.S. citizens abroad who automatically become U.S. citizens at birth. Simply being born to a U.S. citizen abroad is not enough—certain U.S. residency requirements of the U.S. parent…

IanScottJune 15, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for French National at U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Scott Legal, P.C., just had an E-2 Visa Approval for French National at U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The business was a consulting business that plans to develop a healthcare application. The visa was approved for 5 years. Click on the…

IanScottJune 15, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Food Truck Restaurant at U.S. Consulate in London

We just had an approval at the US Consulate in London. The applicant is a Chef who will run a food truck in the U.S.. The visa was approved for 3 years and the applicant is a national of the…

IanScottJune 14, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Thai Restaurant

We just had an E-2 visa approval for a Thai restaurant. The approval was for 2 investors who purchased a restaurant in New York. They were both Thai nationals and the E-2 visa was processed through USCIS. The E-2 visa…

IanScottJune 14, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at London Consulate for Consulting Company

We just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The E-2 visa was approved for 3 years and it was for a Consulting Company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa…

IanScottJune 13, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Online Sales Business in Sydney Australia

We just had an E-2 visa approval for an on-line business where the applicant sold merchandise online. The applicant was a foreign national from Australia and the visa was issued at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney. You can set up…

IanScottJune 8, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Autism Clinic

We just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in Toronto for an Autism Clinic. The applicant had a low investment amount of $55,000 and the visa was approved for 5 years. The Applicant was a Canadian national.…

IanScottJune 7, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a Pool Servicing Business

E-2 Visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a Pool Servicing Business. The applicant purchased a number of pool contracts and we also drafted the business plan. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free…

IanScottJune 7, 2017

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Immigration

What is ESTA? When do I have to reapply for ESTA?

What is ESTA? ESTA stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorization and it is an automated system that allows people from certain countries to apply for travel authorization to the United States without having to get a visa from a…

IanScottJune 7, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Some Considerations When Renewing an E-2 Visa

An E-2 investor visa is a visa that permits an individual to obtain a visa if they buy or invest in a company. The full set of E-2 visa requirements can be viewed by clicking here. The amount of time…

IanScottJune 7, 2017

News

Our Latest 5 Star Reviews!

Here are the latest 5 Star Reviews for Scott Legal, P.C.. See any of our 60 five star reviews by clicking here. I have an interesting story as I had an attorney that incorporated my LLC, but coming from a…

IanScottJune 5, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What you Should and Should NOT include in your E-2 Visa Submission?

An E-2 Investor visa is a long-term visa available to nationals of certain countries who invest in a U.S. business that they want to run and operate. The investment can be as little as $50,000 and the business will ultimately…

IanScottJune 2, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Three Factors that Impact your E-2 Investment Amount. How Much Investment is Enough for an E-2 Visa?

The E-2 visa permits a foreign national from certain countries to live and work in the US by purchasing or starting a business. One of the frequent questions we are asked is “how much is enough” to qualify for the…

IanScottJune 2, 2017

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Approvals

Settlement Agreement Drafted for Client

Scott Legal, P.C. just successfully negotiated and drafted a settlement agreement for one of our clients. Our client received a demand letter from another company and we were able to settle the matter and resolve the issue. The settlement agreement…

IanScottJune 1, 2017

Immigration

What is an H-3 Visa for a Nonimmigrant Trainee and What is Needed to Qualify for H-3 Status?

The H-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which permits foreign nationals to enter the U.S. to receive professional training with a U.S. company. To qualify for H-3 status, the “trainee” must be invited by a petitioning organization or individual to…

IanScottMay 31, 2017

Business Plans

How Do You Draft the Personnel Section of the Business Plan? The Personnel Section of a Business Plan Explained.

One of the key sections of a Business Plan is the section that describes the plan to grow or scale the business. This often involves hiring staff and staff often represent the single largest ongoing expense that a company will…

IanScottMay 29, 2017

News

Our 5 Latest Five Star Reviews

Here are the latest 5 Star Reviews for Scott Legal, P.C.. They all relate to Visa Approvals and for the first review, we also helped with the purchase and sale of a business and the related due diligence. See any…

IanScottMay 29, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Australian National for Gas Station Purchase

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval for the purchase of a gas station for a National from Australia at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide…

IanScottMay 25, 2017

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Yoga Studio in Kingston Jamaica

Scott Legal, P.C. had an E-2 visa approval in Kingston Jamaica for an E-2 visa for a Yoga Studio. The applicant had a low investment amount of $60,000 (past results do not predict future outcome). Click on the buttons below…

IanScottMay 25, 2017