Reentry Permit Approval For Conditional Green Card Holders
Scott Legal just received three approvals for reentry permits for conditional green card holders. If you are a green card holder and you want [...]
Can the Denial of a Green card Petition Impact my E-2 visa? If I apply for a green card and my application is denied, will this impact my E-2 visa renewal?
Many investors that are in the U.S on an E-2 visa may have the opportunity to apply for a green card. For example, let [...]
USCIS Now Accepting Green Card Applications under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act
Starting on December 26, 2019, USCIS is now accepting adjustment of status applications from certain Liberian nationals under Section 7611 of the National Defense [...]
What is a Reentry permit? When should I apply for a reentry permit? What is a Special Immigrant Returning Visa? When should I apply for a Special Immigrant Returning Visa?
As a green card holder, you have to keep in mind that you may lose your green card if you remain outside the U.S. [...]
What is derivation of citizenship? How can I derive citizenship through my parent(s)?
There are several ways to obtain U.S. citizenship. For example, you automatically obtain U.S. citizenship if you are born in the U.S. If case [...]
Employment Based Green Card Approval for Model at a Beauty Brand Company
We just had an approval for an employment based green card after the PERM and I-140 process. The green card was approved in New York [...]
I am a U.S. citizen and I want to sponsor my parents for a Green Card. What documents do I need to submit to USCIS to demonstrate the parental relationship?
If you are a U.S. citizen and you want to sponsor your parents for a Green Card, you will need to submit evidence demonstrating [...]
I am a U.S. citizen. Which family members can I sponsor for a green card? What are Family Preference Categories? When will the green cards become available?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor certain family members for a green card. There are two categories of family members you [...]
I married a U.S. citizen and I want to adjust my status. What do I have to do to get a green card? How long does it take to get a marriage based green card?
If you married a U.S. citizen and plan to apply for your green card, one option is to adjust your status in the United [...]
Congress Passes Short Term Funding and New EB-5 Rules Come into Effect Today
On November 18, Congress passed a temporary continuing resolution to fund the government through to December 20. This means that the EB-5 regional center [...]
Employment Based Green Card Approval for Computer Systems Analyst at a Financial Services Consulting Company
We just had an approval for an employment based green card after the PERM and I-140 process. You can find out more about the three [...]
State Department Public Charge Regulations Postponed
The State Department's new public charge rules that was originally set up take effect on October 15 has now been postponed. These new rules [...]
New Health Insurance Requirements on Immigrant Visa Applicants
Starting on November 3, 2019, immigrant visa applicants at U.S. Consulates abroad must prove either that they will acquire approved health insurance within thirty [...]
I have a Conditional Green Card based on a Marriage to a U.S. citizen. What do I need to do to remove the conditions from my Green Card? What if I am no longer with my spouse?
If you obtained your green card based on a marriage to a U.S. citizen and you have been married to the U.S. citizen for [...]
State Department Issues Public Charge Regulations that Align with DHS Rules
The State Department published new public charge rules that will take effect on October 15. These new rules largely mirror the Department of Statement’s [...]
New York Judge Issues Nationwide Preliminary Injunction to Block New Public Charge Rule
Today, a New York District judge issued a preliminary injection against the new “public charge” rules, preventing it from coming into effect on October [...]
I am a U.S. citizen, which members of my family can I sponsor for a green card? Who are my immediate relatives? Can my immediate relatives get a green card?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor certain family members for a green card. There are two categories of family members you [...]
Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery?
The diversity lottery gives 50,000 people from different countries the opportunity to get a green card. You can find out more about the Diversity [...]
Green Card Approval For EB-5 Applicant
Scott Legal just received a Green Card approval for an EB-5 applicant. The applicant submitted the original I-526 in April 2017 and retained Scott [...]
Congress Passes Short Term Spending Measure Extending EB-5 and Other Immigration Programs
On September 26, 2019, Congress has passed a short-term spending bill through until November 21, 2019. This means that the programs that were slotted [...]
FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 2
Starting from noon EST on October 2, 2019, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2020 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign [...]
Marriage Based Green Card Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage. The applicant completed the adjustment of status interview and [...]
Am I a victim for purposes of the U visa? U visas for bystanders or indirect victims
The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, is designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. The U [...]
DHS Proposes New Rule to Collect Social Media Information from Immigrant Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a new rule to collect five years of social media history from applicants of certain immigration benefits, including [...]
What is the U visa and how could I qualify?
The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, as designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. Immigrant individuals, [...]
I am the victim of a crime and will apply for a U visa. What happens to my family members? Can they benefit as well?
The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, is designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. The U [...]
EB-3 Visas Unavailable Through to September 30
The EB-3 Employment-based immigration visa will be unavailable through to September 30, 2019 for all applicants worldwide. This is a result of the visa [...]
What is a 214(b) Visa Denial and How Can I Overcome It? What is immigrant intent?
You were on a J-1 visa program working in the United States as an intern or trainee and towards the end of your expiry [...]
New Public Charge Rules Revealed: Higher Scrutiny for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Applicants Receiving Certain Federal Public Benefits
The Department of Homeland Security has issued the final rule on public charge. Originally published in October 10, 2018, the new rules seek to [...]
New EB-5 Rules Revealed: Drastic Changes to Investment Amount and TEA Qualification
Despite the fact that the EB-5 investment immigration program has been renewed again, again, and again, every time it has come close to expiration without change, USCIS has [...]
Marriage Based Green Card Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage. The applicant completed her adjustment of status interview and the [...]
Marriage Based Green Card Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage. Although the case had several complex components, the applicant [...]
I-140 Approval with USCIS for a Model at Beauty Brand Company
We just received an I-140 approval with USCIS. The company is a beauty brand company and the beneficiary is a model for the beauty brand. To find out [...]
New EB-5 Rule Clears Federal Review
On June 28, 2019, the new EB-5 rule has been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget’s review. The rule was originally sent [...]
USCIS No Longer Accepting Abandonment of Green Card Status at International Field Offices
A “green card” or permanent resident card is a document that shows a that a person can stay in the U.S. and work here [...]
