USCIS to Increase Application Fees Blog Post
The Department of Homeland Security has announced new application fees that will take effect on October 2, 2020. This new announcement will increase the application fees for most application types....Profile of Dustin Saldarriaga Page
PRACTICE AREAS E-2 Visas TN Visas L-1 Visas Immigration Litigation including Mandamus Filings Business Litigation General Corporate & Commercial Transactions Business Immigration EDUCATION J.D. Harvard Law School Harvard College Admitted...
B-2 Extension approval for a Cohabitating Parent of a Temporary Worker Blog Post
We just had an B-2 extension approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration services for a cohabitating parent of a temporary worker. Certain family members who are not eligible for dependent...
I am getting married, and I want to help my partner and future spouse obtain a green card. What are my options? Blog Post
When determining how to best help your spouse or potential spouse obtain a Green Card, we must first determine your current immigration status; whether you are currently married and where...
Supreme Court Keeps DACA Alive Blog Post
In a 5 to 4, decision, the Supreme Court held that the Trump administration could not immediately shut down DACA. Keep in mind that, although the decision is a great... USCIS’ Planned Furlough of Employees Delayed Until August 31 Blog Post
USCIS announced on Friday that it has delayed it planned furlough of 70% of its employees for another month until August 31. USCIS wants to give Congress more time to...
My spouse applied for a Green Card for me, should I expect an interview? Blog Post
Most certainly yes. The primary goal when applying for a Green Card through a spouse is to convince the Immigration Officer reviewing your case that the marriage with your spouse...
Extended time spent abroad and other circumstances that might place my Green Card status at risk. Can I lose my Green Card for being away too long? Blog Post
Although a green card holder or legal permanent resident, “LPR” is permitted to travel outside the United States, green card holders need to be aware of certain activity that can...
Huge Backlog in Green Card and Work Authorization Card Production Blog Post
In June 2020, USCIS ended an outside contract with a company that produced secure cards such as green cards and employment authorization cards. USCIS has moved this service to its...Harvard Law School Graduate Dustin Saldarriaga Joins Scott Legal, P.C. Blog Post
Dustin Saldarriaga is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Harvard College. While a student, he was an active participant in the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic and the Boston...
Does my passport have to be valid for 6 months beyond my initial period of stay in the U.S.? Blog Post
If you are coming to the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (e.g. a B-1 visa or B-2 visa), the general rule is that your passport must be valid for 6... Update on USCIS Furlough of Employees Blog Post
USCIS has issued furlough notices to 70% of its workforce at the end of June. USCIS is a for profit agency that uses application fees to fund the agency and...
New Trump Proposal to Deny Asylum to Applicants from Countries with Widespread Communicable Disease Blog Post
On Wednesday, the Trump administration proposed a new rule that give border officers the authority to deny asylum to applicants from countries with widespread communicable disease. The proposal stated that...
ICE Announces that International Students on F-1 Visas will Lose their Visas if their Coursework is Entirely Online Blog Post
As Colleges and University announce their course work for next semester, some schools have changed their schedules to all online courses for students due to the COVID pandemic. As a...
I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work? Blog Post
The E-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. The visa is available to nationals from Australia only and is very similar... I worked unauthorized in the U.S. Can I adjust my status if I married a U.S. citizen? Blog Post
Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (e.g. F-1 visa) and you are planning to file an Adjustment of Status application. In... I-140 EB3 approval for a Data Analyst at a Consumer Products Company Blog Post
We just had an I-140 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The company is a consumer goods company and the beneficiary is a data analyst. FREE Visa Resources...
E-1 Visa Questions & Answers Blog Post
Do I have to hire U.S. employees in order to get an E-1 visa? No. You do not have to hire U.S. employees when applying for an E-1 visa (but... Do I have to be a W-2 employee if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa? Blog Post
The O-1 visa nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields. For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please click here. For the O-1 visa, you can be...
Can I have an unpaid internship if I am in the U.S. on an OPT status? Blog Post
If you studied in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and you are currently in the U.S. on a post completion OPT, you may be wondering if you can get...
USCIS Planning to Furlough 70 Percent of Employees Blog Post
A USCIS spokesperson has announced that the agency is planning to furlough nearly 70% of its workforce as it faces budget shortfalls as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Since...Waivers – Visa Page
Waivers - VisaOverview United States Immigration Laws recognize two types of Noncitizens attempting to enter the United States. Noncitizen Immigrants seek to enter to live and work permanently in the...Waivers – Green Cards Page
Waivers - Green CardsOverview Noncitizens seeking to enter the United States to live and work permanently are identified as "immigrants." An immigrant can potentially apply in one of two ways....Removal and Deportation Defense Page
Removal and Deportation DefenseOverview Removal is the same as Deportation. A noncitizen facing a threat of being removed or expelled from the United States, does not mean that the impending...
