USCIS’s new updates to the policy manual with respect to evaluating O1B applications provide more detailed guidance and clarity on what types of evidence is favored for meeting each criterion.
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We just had an N-400 citizenship petition approved by the USCIS NYC field office.
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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…
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Even if you have left the United States after your first H1B employment has terminated, you are exempt from going through the H1B “cap lottery” again if you have a…
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical tool to get information or documents from the government that are related to immigration matters.
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If a particular TN category indicates that a degree is required, you cannot substitute that degree with your work experience.
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If your children will be aging out of the E2 dependent visa, they can apply for another non immigrant visa such as for example the F-1 Student visa.
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USCIS increased the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to five years.
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We just had an L-1B employee approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.
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E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Construction and Maintenance Company
We just had an E-2 Petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in London.
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Yes, you can extend your H1B status beyond the 6 years limit if you have an approved I-140 EB2 NIW petition and your priority date is not current.
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We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Texas Service Center in only 2 days after it was filed with premium processing.
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If you are terminating your G1 employment in the U.S., you can change your status to a different status and this blog post will focus on some of the nuances…
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Beginning November 30, 2023, Israeli nationals will be able to utilize the Visa Waiver Program to travel to the United States as B-1 (temporary business) or B-2 (tourism) visitors.
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An overview of the differences between the EB-5 direct investment and regional center programs.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 investor visa approval at the consulate in Toronto.
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By following the four steps – meeting the threshold, national importance, expert letters, and track record of success – you can significantly increase your chances at obtaining the green card…
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Generally it could be challenging for financial professionals to find a strong angle for EB-2 NIW, but there are strategies such as focusing on innovations to the field of finance…
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E-2 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Furniture Design and Staging Company
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An actual job offer in the U.S. is not required for approval of an immigrant visa under the EB1A extraordinary ability category, but he applicant should present detailed enough plans…
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U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved an E-2 investor application after only seven days through the premium processing service.
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For a successful NIW application, entrepreneurs need to present sufficient details and supporting documentation of a broader impact on the field, beyond benefitting their company and clients.
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PERM recruitment differs from how employers normally conduct recruitment in several important ways.
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