US citizen can sponsor his/her parents for a green card either through Consular Processing or via Adjustment of status.
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that we recently received an approval of an E-2 Visa at the U.S. Embassy in Rome. The client will operate a coffee roasting…
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E-2 spouses who entered the U.S. after January 30, 2022 can work in the U.S. incident to their status and don’t need to apply for a work authorization.
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We just had an H1B approval for an extension of status with USCIS. The applicant is a software engineer working for a consumer goods company based in New York.
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Your E-2 company does not have to have employees when you apply for the E-2 visa but should be able to hire employees in the next 5 years.
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On April 4, 2022, USCIS announced expansion of premium processing. Premium processing is a service USCIS offers for a selection of applications. For an extra fee (usually $2500), USCIS will…
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If you were selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery FY 2023, you should follow the steps as outlined in this blog to make sure you will submit your application in…
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We just had a E-2 client move his E-2 visa to a green card. The approval was for an EB-5 direct investment for a trucking business.
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We just had a TN approval at Calgary Airport. The applicant was granted three years in TN status and is coming to the U.S. to work as an Accountant.
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We just had an E-2 approval at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant was granted two years in E-2 status and the business is a consulting company.
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For E-2 investors who are starting service-based businesses, a good strategy to increase the investment amount is to look ahead to future expenses and make some of those expenditures earlier…
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We just had an E-2 investor petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The E-2 Company is located in Florida and the company operates a motel.
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We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
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We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
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We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
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We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
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We are looking for an immigration Analyst with 3+ years of experience to assist busy attorneys and our legal research analyst. This job is in New York and applicant must…
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We just had an E-2 investor approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant purchased an auto repair business and was granted a change of status for a 2…
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If your Canadian visa application is denied, a Request for Reconsideration may be the quickest and easiest way to overcome a denial and get the immigration benefit you need.
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On May 4, 2022, USCIS has issued a temporary rule that will increase the number of days an EAD can be automatically extended for, for certain EAD renewal applications.
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Making E-2 investments in companies that are owned by the E-2 applicant or related family members carries the risk that the officer will determine the funds are not actually committed…
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On April 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security, provided new guidance which will be effective on April 25, 2022, streamlining the process for designating enforcement priorities and provides greater…
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Canadians with a drug-related or other conviction face an inadmissibility bar to entering the United States, and need to obtain a waiver to overcome inadmissibility.
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The H-1B visa allows for multiple employers and concurrent employment. Each individual petition must meet the H-1B requirements.
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will continue to require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States from Canada or Mexico by land or ferry to be fully…
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