We just had an E-2 initial investor visa petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The investor is a Canadian national and the E-2 company is based in Los…
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A noncitizen that has been granted asylum status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
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A noncitizen that has been granted refugee status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
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Yes, it is possible to get an H1B visa for a part-time job, and it is also possible to work for multiple H1B employers .
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Withholding material facts from any visa application puts an applicant at risk of not only denial but a 5-year bar if it triggers a finding of inadmissibility, especially in the…
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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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