E-2 Specialized Skills Employee Petition Approved
E-2 Specialized Skills Employee Petition Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Prague
Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2021
I Have an Advance Parole, Do I Need a National Interest Exception?
If you have a green card petition pending and you obtained your Advance parole card based for example on marriage to U.S. citizen or green card holder, you do not need to apply for a National Interest Exception.
Can I Travel During the Cap-Gap Period?
If your H-1B petition was approved and you are currently working for your future H-1B U.S. employer on an F-1 OPT status, you are in a cap-gap status.
Khadija DerrickJuly 13, 2021
F-1 Change of Status and Filing a Bridge Petition
If you want to change your status to F1 status in the U.S. and your status expires more than 30 days before the start date of the program start date, you should file a bridge of gap petition.
Khadija DerrickJuly 12, 2021
TN Visa Approval Arizona
Scott Legal just had a concurrent TN approval at the Nogales, Arizona port of entry. The applicant, a Canadian national, was granted concurrent TN status.
Khadija DerrickJuly 9, 2021
USCIS Reverses Adjustment of Status Guidance for EB-5 Applicants
USCIS announced on July 7, 2021 that it has reversed its initial guidance on the processing of adjustment of status applications for those adjusting under an approved EB-5 regional center application.
Khadija DerrickJuly 8, 2021
State Department Expands National Interest Exception
On July 6, 2021, the Department of State expanded National Interest Exception rules, effectively immediately. Previously, NIE were valid for 30 days and single entry only.
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021
E-2 Renewal Petition Approved in Toronto
Scott Legal is happy to announce, we just had an E-2 investor renewal petition approved by the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The Consulate approved the petition without an interview.
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021
H-1B Transfer Petition Approved By USCIS
Scott Legal ,P.C. just had an H-1B Transfer Petition approved by USCIS. The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Nebraska Service Center.
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021
Does an E-2 Investment Have to Come From Your Home Country?
An E-2 visa is a visa category that is available to people from certain countries that want to buy or start a business in the U.S. The visa requires that the applicant invest in the U.S. and that the business…
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2021
The EB-5 Direct Investment for Entrepreneurs
The EB-5 category provides a green card opportunity for entrepreneurs who prove that they have made an investment of equity capital into a new commercial enterprise that will create at least ten full-time jobs.
Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2021
EB-5 Direct Investment Remains at $500,000
There has been a significant amount of news lately on the EB-5 program and it is easy to get lost in the weeds. This article summarizes a few of the key points regarding the ever changing landscape of the EB-5…
Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2021
USCIS Offers Flexibility for Applications Impacted By Lockbox Delays
USCIS has announced that it is offering temporary flexibility for certain benefit requests submitted at lockboxes. Lockbox facilities are centralized locations that USCIS has to receive a variety of applications.
Khadija DerrickJuly 2, 2021
H-1B Cap Petition Approved By USCIS
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an H-1B Cap Petition approved by the Nebraska Service Center. The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Vermont Service Center and was approved in 7 days.
Khadija DerrickJuly 2, 2021
Department of State Officially Rescinds Trump Era H-1B Regulation
On May 19, 2021, the Department of State officially rescinded a Trump era H-1B regulation that would have tightened the criteria for the H-1B program.
Khadija DerrickJuly 1, 2021
USCIS Issues Guidance on Regional Center Program Expiration
USCIS has issued guidance on the regional center program, which is set up expire on June 30, 2021, at midnight.
Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021
E-2 Visa Approved!
Scott Legal, P.C. just had another E-2 visa approval in Toronto. The national was from Canada and the application was an E-2 visa renewal. The company is a custom software & mobile app development company that specializes in the development…
Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021
E-2 Visa Approval In Toronto!
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval in Toronto. The national was from Spain and the application was an E-2 visa renewal.
Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021
O-1A Petition Approved by USCIS!
We just had an O-1A Petition approved by USCIS! The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Vermont Service Center and was approved in 6 days.
Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021
Adjustment of Status Work Permits Extended to Two Years
USCIS has announced on June 11, 2021 that work permits (employment authorization cards) for those applying for adjustment of status can now be issued for a maximum of two year.
Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021
USCIS Releases FY 2022 H-1B Lottery Numbers
USCIS has released information on the FY 2022 H-1B lottery that ran in April 2021. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations.
Khadija DerrickJune 29, 2021
A New Tool in the Immigration Toolbox for Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs
There is a new tool in the immigration toolbox for startup founders and entrepreneurs who wish to pursue their business venture in the United States. The International Entrepreneur (IE) Parole program is a great alternative to traditional visas, such as…
Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2021
How to Obtain a Green Card Through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
There are several ways to obtain a green card through your US family relatives. In this article, we explain more about obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR).
Khadija DerrickJune 25, 2021
Temporary Protected Status Extended to Burma
The Department of Homeland Security has announced on May 25, 2021 that temporary protected status has been extended to Burma nationals. This designation will initially run from May 25, 2021 to November 25, 2022.
Khadija DerrickJune 24, 2021
L-1 Petition Approved by USCIS!
L-1 Petition Approved by USCIS Without a Request for Evidence.
Khadija DerrickJune 23, 2021
