Green card applicants who apply from within the U.S. go through a process called adjustment of status. Applicants who apply from abroad go through a process called consular processing at a U.S. Consulate.
Khadija DerrickMarch 11, 2022
You can change status from B-1 to E-1 if you did not violate your status, your petition is received before your I-94 expires, and you meet the E-1 requirements.
Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2021
While not common, Consular officers do have a discretion to send an O-1 petition to USCIS for re-consideration if they think you don’t meet the O-1 criteria.
Khadija DerrickOctober 22, 2021
You may apply for an E visa in a country that is not a treaty country, but may not be advisable in some cases.
Khadija DerrickOctober 13, 2021
At the H-1B visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about the U.S. role, company, and your background.
Khadija DerrickOctober 7, 2021
At the L-1 visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about the U.S. role, company, and your background.
Khadija DerrickOctober 4, 2021
In certain limited circumstances, you can get a temporary B visa in lieu of H-1B visa and temporarily work in the U.S.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2021
If you want to change your E-3 employer, it can either be processes by USCIS or by a US Consulate abroad.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 6, 2021
Generally, it is not possible to transfer your visa petition from one Consulate to another unless the Consulates are located in one country.
Khadija DerrickAugust 24, 2021
The U.S. Consulates are currently not conducting visa interviews online and you have to appear for an in person interview (unless you qualify for an interview waiver).
Khadija DerrickMay 3, 2021
When the U.S. citizen is living in the U.S. and the beneficiary (the person the U.S. Citizen will marry) is outside the U.S., the U.S. citizen can file an application for a fiancé(e) visa with USCIS. This is known as…
Jenny ZhanJune 25, 2019
Scott Legal just had immigrant visas approved for a diversity lottery applicant and his family. The applicant and his family are from Germany and their interview was in Frankfurt. The applicant was our E-2 client who initially wanted to apply for E-2 visa but…
Jenny ZhanMay 13, 2019
U.S. Statement Department have announced that they have chosen the winners of the FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes up to 50,000 green cards available annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to individuals…
Jenny ZhanMay 10, 2019
If you receive notification from the Electronic Diversity Visa Website that you have been selected in the Diversity Visa Program, you must complete numerous steps before you can get your green card. One of the critical factors is that the…
Jenny ZhanMay 2, 2019
There are three common ways to get a green card through marriage to a U.S. Citizen. This post summarizes the three different options. Obtaining a Green Card through a Fiancé Visa (K Visa) When the U.S. citizen is living in…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 31, 2019
On November 14th, Ian E. Scott from Scott Legal, P.C. sat on an immigration panel to discuss consular processing procedures and issues. The panel reviewed the following topics. Introduction to the FAM: what it is and how to use it…
Jenny ZhanNovember 16, 2018
An E-2 visa is a visa that can be issued to nationals of certain countries who want to start a business in the U.S. that will ultimately hire U.S. workers. The business can be a small one that requires a…
IanScottApril 2, 2017
An E-2 visa is a great visa for a person who wants to launch a startup or purchase a business in the United States. In order to obtain the visa the applicant must invest in a business in the United States,…
IanScottOctober 12, 2016
We just received a 5-year approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for an E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Canadian national treaty investor. The investor founded a business strategy consulting firm focusing on business strategy growth consulting, business financial consulting and…
IanScottJuly 11, 2016
Yo tengo tengo mi Green Card, ¿puedo patrocinar a mis familiares para Green Cards? Si, como portador de green card y un residente permanente legal en los Estados Unidos usted es elegible para patrocinar a ciertos familiares. Usted puede tramitar…
IanScottJanuary 7, 2016
An E-2 visa is a visa that is available for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners who wish to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. The visa is perfect for those who want to…
IanScottOctober 24, 2013
