Canadian Pharmacist TN Visa Approval Blog Post
Scott Legal just had another Canadian TN approval. The applicant was granted the visa for 6 months for a temporary position as a pharmacist.
Travel Bans to the United States Expected to be Lifted on November 8 Blog Post
The White House announced back in September that the travel bans in place due to the COVID pandemic will be lifted sometime in November. Reports coming out of the White House have claimed that the day for the travel ban lift will be on November 8.
Settlement Agreement in Federal Court Affecting the One-Year Filing Deadline for Certain Asylum Applicants Blog Post
U.S. Immigration law requires a noncitizen applying for asylum relief to file their application for asylum, form I-589 before EOIR or USCIS within 1 year of entering the U.S.
Can I Apply for an E Visa in a Non E Visa Treaty Country? Blog Post
You may apply for an E visa in a country that is not a treaty country, but may not be advisable in some cases.
H-1B Extension Beyond the 6th Year When Your Category is Not Current Blog Post
If you have an approved I-140 petition, you could extend your H-1B status even beyond the 6-year statutory period.
H-1B Visa Interview: Tips and Common Questions Blog Post
At the H-1B visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about the U.S. role, company, and your background.
FY 2023 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opens Today Blog Post
Starting from noon EST on October 6, 2021, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2023 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery...
B Extension of Status: Things to keep in mind Blog Post
You should remember what date you requested in your extension of status application as you will have to leave or file another petition before this date.
Qualifying for adjustment of status pursuant to section 245(i) Blog Post
Is qualifying for adjustment of status pursuant to section 245(i) of the immigration laws still possible if the I-130 reflects a priority date after April 30, 2001?
L-1 Visa Interview: Tips and Common Questions Blog Post
At the L-1 visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about the U.S. role, company, and your background.
National Interest Exception Approved at JFK Blog Post
We just had two National Interest Exception applications approved by the CBP office at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. The approvals were for two J-1...
E-2 employee visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Blog Post
We just had an E-2 employee visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant is a national of Spain and was renewing her E-2 employee visa. The E-2...
Asylum Based Employment Authorization Litigation Blog Post
The Department of Homeland Security issued final rules that created significant changes in the processing of Asylum based employment authorization applications.
National Interest Exception Approved by CBP Office NYC Blog Post
National Interest Exception application approved by the CBP office at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. The approval was for an H-1B visa holder who works as a researcher in the public health sector.
The State of Gender Violence-Based Asylum Claims Blog Post
Asylum is a form of humanitarian-based relief designed to offer protection to certain victims of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
Croatian Nationals Eligible For The B Visa Waiver Program Starting December Blog Post
The Department of Homeland Security announced on September 28 that Croatian nationals will soon be eligible to apply for the visa waiver program December 1, 2021.
Do I Still Need an NIE to Come to the U.S.? Q&A Blog Post
Travelers coming from Europe and several other countries will be able to come to the US again starting November 2021.
The Return of Family Based Social Groups Blog Post
Asylum is a form of humanitarian-based relief designed to offer protection to certain victims of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
What is B in Lieu of H-1B Visa? Blog Post
In certain limited circumstances, you can get a temporary B visa in lieu of H-1B visa and temporarily work in the U.S.
What is a Supplement J? Blog Post
When filing an employment based Adjustment of Status, you may also have to submit a Supplement J form.
E-2 Visa Renewal Approved at the Consulate in Toronto Blog Post
We just received an E-2 visa renewal approved at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a property management company located in Colorado.
PERM Process: When Should I File I-140 & I-485 Petitions? Blog Post
The US company should file the I-140 petition within 180 day period after the Labor Certification was certified.
How the Supreme Court’s Decision in Niz-Chavez v. Garland Can Help Noncitizens Blog Post
One of the most significant factors that could help a noncitizen facing a removal proceeding to fight to stay in the U.S. is the amount of time the noncitizen has been living in the U.S.
The Return of the Central American Minors Program Blog Post
CAM allows noncitizens from El Salvador Guatemala and Honduras who are either the parent or legal guardian of a child to apply for refugee status and possible resettlement in the U.S. for the child.
International Entrepreneur Rule Page
International Entrepreneur RuleOverview The International Entrepreneur Rule was recently restarted in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the U.S. for up to 5 years...
