Can I Qualify for an L-1A if I do Not Manage Employees? What is a Function Manager?
The L-1A visa permits a U.S. employer to transfer a manager or executive from a company abroad to a U.S. branch office or to [...]
I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 is a non-immigrant visa, meaning [...]
What Makes a Good L-1 Business Plan? Considerations for L-1 Business Plans.
A business plan is a standard requirement when applying for a New Office L-1 visa. These applications are adjudicated by USCIS and an adjudicator [...]
I am on an L-1 visa for a new office and had to lay off or furlough employees due to Corona virus. Am I eligible to renew my L-1 visa if the company does not have employees?
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have [...]
I want to apply for an E-1 employee visa. What categories of E-1 employees can come to the U.S. and work for the E-1 Company?
The E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home country. You can [...]
I had to terminate the employment of an H-1B employee due to the Corona virus outbreak. What are my obligations as an H-1B Employer? Do I have to pay for the employee’s flight?
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have [...]
I want to decrease the salary of my H-1B employee. Do I have to file a new LCA? Do I have to file an amended H-1B petition if the salary is higher than the actual or prevailing wage?
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some [...]
Does Covid-19 impact my obligations as an H-1B or E-3 Employer? What things should I keep in mind? Is Part-Time Work Possible? Is furlough possible for an H-1B employee?
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have already started to reduce wages and put staff on leave. Some [...]
E-2 Spousal Visa Approval in Islamabad for a National of Pakistan
We just had an E-2 spousal visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Islamabad, Pakistan. The E-2 employee visa was approved in 2019 and the E-2 [...]
I want to apply for an E-2 visa. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 spousal visa? Do we have to apply at the same time? What documents should my spouse bring to the interview?
If you are applying for an E-2 investor or an E-2 employee visa, your spouse may apply for an E-2 spousal visa. Please note [...]
Do I qualify for an E-2 employee visa? Do I qualify for E-2 essential/specialized employee visa?
The E-2 Investor visa is available for nationals of certain treaty countries who want to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the [...]
Miriam Lacroix Joins Scott Legal
Ms. Lacroix received both her undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees from Pace University and is licensed to practice law in the State of New [...]
E-2 Visa Reciprocity for French Nationals Reduced
Starting on August 29, 2019, E-2 visa reciprocity for French nationals will decrease from the current 60 months (5 years) to 15 months (1 [...]
Is a Car a Good E-2 visa expense? Can my car be part of my E-2 investment? Can I include a vehicle in my investment amount?
To obtain an E-2 investor visa, an applicant must spend money in the U.S. The amount of the expenditures depends on the type of [...]
Can a Dual National Change Status to E-2 if they Entered on the Non E-2 Country Passport?
One way to apply for an E-2 visa if you are in the U.S. is to file an I-129 form to change status. While [...]
Can you Operate an E-2 Business before the E-2 visa is issued? Can I Operate a business without a visa? Do I need the E-2 visa to operate the business?
An E-2 visa is a great option for an entrepreneur who wants to start or purchase a business in the U.S. You can find [...]
Israeli Nationals outside of the US can now Apply for E-2 Visas, Israeli Nationals Inside the US can now Change Status to E-2, and Israeli E-2 Visa Validity Length Announced.
The E-2 treaty investor agreement signed between the United States and Israel came into effect on May 1, 2019. Israeli nationals who are interested [...]
How do you Register an E-2 Company? Does an Investor have to be issued an E-2 visa? Can an E-2 employee get a visa without an E-2 investor?
An E-2 visa is a visa category for entrepreneurs who want to either start or buy a business in the United States. When applying [...]
E-2 Visa approval for a Chef & Restaurant Operations Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Paris
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and [...]
E-2 Specialist Employee Visa Approval for Architecture Recruitment Business in Toronto
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The visa was approved for 5 years for an architect. [...]
E-2 employee visa approval for a Risk and IT Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in London
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for an E-2 supervisory employee. The applicant will be the [...]
What to Expect at the E-2 Employee Interview
How should I prepare for my E-2 employee interview? If you are applying for an E-2 employee visa, an important part of the visa [...]
USCIS Reverse Decision to Allow Offsite STEM OPT Workplace Placement
In May 2018, USCIS quietly changed the rules for offsite STEM OPT workplace placement on its website that disallowed STEM OPT students from being [...]
What Kind of Real Estate Business are E-2 Compliant? Can I start a Real Estate Company for an E-2 Visa?
The E-2 visa is an excellent choice for certain foreign nationals who want to live and work in the United States. The E-2 visa [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approval
We just had an E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Calgary. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. had an E-2 employee approval at the U.S. Consulate in London for a recruitment firm. The firm has processed both investor [...]
L-1A Visas: How do I determine if the U.S. Company has been operating or doing business for more than one year?
An L-1A visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office or open [...]
What does it mean that a company needs a qualifying relationship to sponsor an L1A visa? What is a “qualifying relationship” in the context of an L-1 visa?
An L-1 visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office [...]
Getting an L-1A visa for a new office: How to make the most of your time and prepare for the renewal. Some Effective L-1A New Office Strategies
An L-1A visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office [...]
How is an L-1A visa for a new office different than a regular L-1A visa application?
What is an L-1A visa? An L-1A visa permits a foreign employer to transfer an employee to a managerial or executive role at a [...]
E-2 Employee Visa Approved for Trinidad National for Chef
We just had an approval of a Chef in Trinidad. The employee will assist the Chef who is an E-2 investor. Trust all of [...]
