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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for an Events Production Company at the U.S. Embassy In London

We just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was renewing the E-2 visa and the renewal was granted for 5 years.

Khadija DerrickDecember 12, 2022

Canadian Immigration Immigration

Part 1: Canadian work permit options for self-employed persons and entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs may obtain Canadian work authorization through a post-graduate work permit, C11 “significant benefit” entrepreneur work permit, and Treaty Investor work permit for nationals of certain countries.

Khadija DerrickDecember 12, 2022

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Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval for Landscaping Company

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Auckland.

Khadija DerrickDecember 9, 2022

Immigration

Return of U.S. Citizenship for MAVNI Applicants

The program known as the Military Accessions Vital to National Interest, “MAVNI” was supposed to offer an expedited path to naturalization in exchange for service in the U.S. armed forces.

Khadija DerrickDecember 9, 2022

Immigration

Citizenship Through Military Service – Military Service During Hostilities

This is a special provision for U.S. military service members to become eligible for citizenship based on military service during designated periods of hostilities pursuant to Section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, “INA”.

Khadija DerrickDecember 9, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Do I get a grace period if my H-1B employment terminates?

If you h1b employment terminates, you can stay in the U.S. for 60 days or until your I-94 expires, whichever is shorter

Khadija DerrickDecember 8, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Business Consulting Company

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business consulting company.

Khadija DerrickDecember 8, 2022

Immigration National Interest Waiver

NIW for Entrepreneurs – How much economic contribution is “substantial” enough for national importance?

Projected job creation in the low-dozens may not suffice to persuade the government that an entrepreneurial endeavor is of “national importance” to be approved for NIW.

Khadija DerrickDecember 8, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Proving Validity of Marriages for VAWA self-petitioning spouses

VAWA is a protection offered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to certain noncitizen victims of battery or extreme cruelty.

Khadija DerrickDecember 7, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is property management.

Khadija DerrickDecember 7, 2022

Immigration

NIW Case Study – Founder of IT Consulting Company

Following the landmark Matter of Dhanasar decision in 2016, an increasing number of entrepreneurs have self-petitioned and obtained permanent residency through the EB-1 National Interest Waiver (NIW) category.

Khadija DerrickDecember 7, 2022

Immigration

Court Issues Decision on DACA

On October 5, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision on the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

Khadija DerrickDecember 6, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Petition Approval at USCIS for an IT Consulting Company of a Canadian National

We just had an E-2 investor petition approval at USCIS. The applicant, a Canadian national, was granted a change of status for two years and the business is an IT consulting company.

Khadija DerrickDecember 6, 2022

Immigration

Current State of DACA after Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling

Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its highly anticipated decision finding that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, “DACA” was unlawful affirming the lower Texas District Court’s decision.

Khadija DerrickDecember 6, 2022

Canadian Immigration Immigration

My B1/B2 Interview Experience at the US consulate in Calgary, Canada

Anecdote of a recent B1/B2 visa interview at the U.S. consulate in Calgary, Canada following two ESTA denials, which was approved.

Khadija DerrickDecember 5, 2022

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

OPT to Cap-Gap to H1B– Can you travel internationally?

Changing your status does not automatically give you a new visa. It is important to understand the consequences of change-of-status applications on the ability to travel internationally and at what point you will need to apply for a new visa…

Khadija DerrickDecember 5, 2022

Immigration

Effects of Death on applications for protection under the Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act also known as VAWA is a law that protects the rights of noncitizen victims of battery or extreme cruelty by certain U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident family members.

Khadija DerrickDecember 2, 2022

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Approvals

E-2 Petition Approved by USCIS for E-commerce Jewelry Store

We just had an E2 Petition approved by USCIS.

Khadija DerrickDecember 2, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Consulting Company

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a consulting company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The national is from Germany so the E-2 visa was issued for 5 years.

Khadija DerrickDecember 2, 2022

Immigration

B-2 Extension of Status Approved by USCIS

We just had a B-2 extension of status approved by USCIS.

Khadija DerrickDecember 2, 2022

Immigration

Effects of Divorce on applications for protection under the Violence Against Women Act

Khadija DerrickDecember 2, 2022

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Immigration

Can I travel to a U.S. territory like Puerto Rico if I have DACA?

The answer is most likely yes. It is technically safe for someone under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, “DACA” and individuals under Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” to travel to U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Renewal Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Without Interview

We just had an E-2 Investor Visa renewed by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto without an interview. The E-2 Company is a property management company based in California.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022

Approvals

L-1 Visa Approval for Founder to Develop Operations

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an L-1 visa approval. An L-1 is a visa that can be used to move a manager, executive or specialist to the U.S. In this case, the founder wanted to move to the U.S. to…

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022

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Immigration

Applying for U Visa Nonimmigrant Status

U nonimmigrant status “U Visa” is a temporary immigration status granted to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022