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Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress through April 28, 2017 via Continuing Resolution Legislation EB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Breaking News: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Extended by Congress through April 28, 2017 via Continuing Resolution Legislation

Congress extended the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allowing the visa program to run in its current format until April 28, 2017 as part of the Continuing Resolution legislation, which is a stopgap measure to keep the government operating. The Senate…
December 15, 2016
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What does it mean that a company needs a qualifying relationship to sponsor an L1A visa? What is a “qualifying relationship” in the context of an L-1 visa? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

What does it mean that a company needs a qualifying relationship to sponsor an L1A visa? What is a “qualifying relationship” in the context of an L-1 visa?

An L-1 visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office or open an office in the United States. For these visa applications there are always two…
December 7, 2016
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E-2 Visa Approved for Argentinian National for Law Firm at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Argentinian National for Law Firm at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

We recently received an approval for an E-2 visa and change of status applications filed at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of an Argentinian national treaty investor, his spouse and four children. The investor started a law practice. Click…
November 30, 2016
Can I apply for an E-2 visa with minimal startup costs? If I am starting a consulting firm with almost no overhead to startup, why do I need to make expenses now for an E-2 Visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I apply for an E-2 visa with minimal startup costs? If I am starting a consulting firm with almost no overhead to startup, why do I need to make expenses now for an E-2 Visa?

One common question from entrepreneurs applying for an E-2 visa is how much money needs to be invested in the Company. The answer to this question depends on a number of variables, including the type of business, what the startup…
November 30, 2016
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E-2 Visa Approved for Honduran National for Home Renovation Company at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Honduran National for Home Renovation Company at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

We just received an approval for an E-2  visa and change of status applications filed at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a Honduran investor, his spouse and two children. The investor started a full-service home remodeling and renovation company.…
November 23, 2016
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Can I volunteer while on an E2 visa? What types of volunteer activities are acceptable? Does volunteering ever count as work? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can I volunteer while on an E2 visa? What types of volunteer activities are acceptable? Does volunteering ever count as work?

An E-2 Visa is a great visa option for an individual who wants to start a business in the U.S. The full set of E-2 visa requirements can be found by clicking here. The E-2 visa permits the visa holder to…
November 18, 2016
How will a Trump Win Impact my E-2 Visa? Will the E-2 Visa Program be Eliminated under Trump? Can I still get an E-2 Visa with Trump as President? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

How will a Trump Win Impact my E-2 Visa? Will the E-2 Visa Program be Eliminated under Trump? Can I still get an E-2 Visa with Trump as President?

On November 8th, Donald Trump surprised the world and won the U.S. election.  Since the election, we have received numerous questions from our E-2 visa clients and prospective clients as they are concerned that the E-2 visa program may be…
November 18, 2016
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E-2 Visa Approved for UK National for Marketing Consulting Firm with Low Investment Amount at the U.S. Consulate in London Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for UK National for Marketing Consulting Firm with Low Investment Amount at the U.S. Consulate in London

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a U.K. national treaty investor and her spouse. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN, EB-5,…
November 16, 2016
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How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Immigration Law? What Will Happen to My Visa now that Trump has been Elected? Will I be Deported now that Trump Won? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigrationQuestions & Answers

How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Immigration Law? What Will Happen to My Visa now that Trump has been Elected? Will I be Deported now that Trump Won?

Last week I would never have thought that I would be writing an article on how a Trump Presidency could impact immigration but here we are.  We have received a flood of calls from the public and our clients asking…
November 15, 2016
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H-1B Visa Renewal Approved for German National Employee of Book Publisher filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

H-1B Visa Renewal Approved for German National Employee of Book Publisher filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an H-1B visa renewal for a German national from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The visa was approved for an employee of an independent publishing company focused on a wide range of nonfiction. Click…
November 15, 2016
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501(c)(3) status conferred to non-profit offering youth-centered school, community and hospital-based interventions Approvals

501(c)(3) status conferred to non-profit offering youth-centered school, community and hospital-based interventions

We recently assisted a New York-based non-profit offering school, community and hospital-based youth-focused interventions, gain tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3). Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code confers tax exempt status to non-profits with the following purposes: charitable, religious, educational, scientific,…
November 15, 2016
What are my Rights and Responsibilities as a Green Card Holder? How do I Maintain my Permanent Residence? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationFamily ImmigrationImmigration

What are my Rights and Responsibilities as a Green Card Holder? How do I Maintain my Permanent Residence?

A “green card” or permanent resident card is a document that shows a that a person can stay in the U.S. and work here in almost any capacity. One is eligible to apply for permanent residence/green card through certain family…
November 7, 2016
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What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country? E-2 VisaEB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasL-1 VisaTN Visa

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If you are a national of one of the E-2 Visa Treaty Countries and you are interested…
October 31, 2016
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Getting an L-1A visa for a new office: How to make the most of your time and prepare for the renewal. Some Effective L-1A New Office Strategies ImmigrationL-1 Visa

Getting an L-1A visa for a new office: How to make the most of your time and prepare for the renewal. Some Effective L-1A New Office Strategies

An L-1A visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office or open a new office in the United States. Opening a new office permits a foreign…
October 31, 2016
What is a visa quota? If I am a dual citizen, what country am I assigned to for visa quotas? What country are my spouse and I assigned to for visa quotas if we were born in different countries? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What is a visa quota? If I am a dual citizen, what country am I assigned to for visa quotas? What country are my spouse and I assigned to for visa quotas if we were born in different countries?

What is a visa quota? Every immigrant visa category has a quota on the number of visas that can be issued annually, and within these quotas, there is also a limit on the number of visas that can be issued…
October 31, 2016
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E-2 Visa Approved for a Specialized Knowledge Employee for Aerospace Consulting Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for a Specialized Knowledge Employee for Aerospace Consulting Firm at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka

We just received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka for E-2 visas filed on behalf of a specialized knowledge employee for a consulting firm specializing in the Aerospace Industry, providing advisory and consulting services for Aircraft Systems Development and Certification programs, and…
October 27, 2016
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