Renting office space is required for new L-1 offices but not for established businesses applying for a regular L-1 visa.
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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.
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Expedited processing for employment authorization is possible but challenging. Strong documentation of urgent need is required for approval.
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The TN visa is accessible for qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals, but challenges can arise if qualifications or job duties don’t align with visa criteria.
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If your passport expires before your E-2 visa, travel with both the old and new passports. The visa remains valid; just show both documents at entry.
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Avoid these three common mistakes when applying for an NIW as an entrepreneur: lack of location details, weak projections, and failing to show broader impact.
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Non-STEM NIW approval rates are lower, but a strong, well-documented case can boost your chances. Learn why a skilled lawyer is essential for success.
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The US Consulate in Toronto just approved an initial E-2 investor visa.
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In 2024, EB-2 NIW green card processing took around 1.5 years for some clients, including I-140 filing, waiting for priority dates, and I-485 approval.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) just approved our client’s TN visa application in the Engineer category.
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Learn which professional associations can help meet the EB-1A or O-1A visa criteria and why selective membership based on achievements is key.
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Learn what qualifies as a scholarly article for an EB-1A or O-1A visa, including content standards and publication in professional or major media outlets.
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We just had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in London, UK.
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Can you start or own another business on an E-2 visa? Learn the limitations and guidelines to stay compliant with U.S. immigration laws.
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Exceptional ability alone doesn't guarantee an EB-2 NIW. Learn how to meet additional requirements, including proving national importance and positioning for success.
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Learn how to operate multiple businesses under an E-2 visa through either a single entity or separate LLCs while meeting visa requirements.
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Find out if having a master's degree qualifies you for an EB-2 NIW green card and learn the key criteria beyond just your degree.
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Learn what counts as lawful sources of funds for an EB-5 visa, from gifts to loan proceeds and property sales, and how to meet U.S. investment requirements.
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We just had two family based green card petitions approved by USCIS.
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We just had a marriage based green card approved by USCIS. The petition was filed by a US citizen for her foreign national spouse from the UK.
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Learn what consular officers look for when renewing an E-2 visa, including employment, business operations, and continued eligibility for the visa.
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Learn about work authorization for E-2 spouses, including how to ensure your I-94 shows the correct status for automatic work eligibility.
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Learn how to navigate concurrent employment on a TN visa, including the process for obtaining approval and balancing multiple job opportunities.
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Learn how to strengthen your E-2 visa renewal application, even if your business hasn't met its hiring targets, with these three key strategies.
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Learn about the challenges of applying for a TN visa as an economist and how to align your job duties with government definitions to improve your chances.
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