A critical question for every EB-5 investor is: "How long must my capital remain at risk before I can get it back?" The answer to this has become more complex…
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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a direct path to permanent residency (a "Green Card") in the United States for foreign nationals and their eligible family members who make a…
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Receiving approval for your National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, also known as Form I-140, is an important milestone on the path to permanent residency in the United States. However, many…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce a recent green card approval for a petition based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. The application was approved in just five months…
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A common question among E-2 visa holders is whether they can sponsor their spouse for a green card through their E-2 business. The answer is no, and the reason lies…
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Having a green card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, can feel like a final step toward long-term security in the United States. However, despite the word “permanent,” a…
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If you’re currently in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, you might be wondering: Does this visa lead directly to a green card? The short answer is no—not automatically. While…
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We just had a family based green card approved at the USCIS field office in Atlanta, Georgia. The applicant’s mother sponsored him for a green card under the F1 preference…
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If you're navigating the U.S. immigration process, you might be wondering: Can I apply for two green cards at the same time? The answer is yes—under U.S. immigration law, it…
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Scott Legal P.C. just had an I-485 Green Card petition approved based on an EB1C petition for an entrepreneur and founder of a multinational HR company. After establishing the foreign…
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Schedule A Group II is a subcategory of an employer-sponsored immigrant petition for foreign worker that allows certain professionals with “exceptional ability” in their field to bypass the part of…
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We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an I-829 petition for an EB-5 investor and her family. With this approval, the investor and her family members have now…
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At Scott Legal, we are proud to share a successful resolution of a complex immigration case involving a man who, for decades, believed he was a U.S. citizen. Born in…
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E-2 visa applicants must demonstrate a clear intent to depart the United States once their visa status ends. This is a fundamental part of the E-2 visa process, as the…
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Traveling as a green card holder can raise concerns, especially with news reports of green card holders being detained at airports and other facilities. This issue and fear also come…
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Scott Legal P.C. just had an I-485 Green Card petition approved based on EB2 NIW petition for an aircraft engineer and entrepreneur. We initially helped the client file an EB2…
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We are happy to announce the successful EB-5 petition approval for an investor establishing a spa treatment facility in California. This business, located in a high-employment area, received approval in…
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The EB-5 visa offers foreign investors the opportunity to obtain a U.S. green card by making a substantial investment in a new commercial enterprise. This investment must lead to the…
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We just had an EB-5 green card approved for an applicant who started a gym.
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USCIS just approved an I-751 and N400 petition for our client who originally got a green card based on his marriage to a US citizen.
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We just had a conditional green card petition approved based on a marriage to a US citizen.
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We just had two family based green card petitions approved by USCIS.
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We just had a marriage based green card approved by USCIS. The petition was filed by a US citizen for her foreign national spouse from the UK.
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Learn the essential steps and considerations when transitioning from a TN visa to a green card, including timing and sponsorship requirements.
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Qualify for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) without a master’s degree by leveraging your experience or exceptional ability. There two routes to qualify even if you don’t have a Mater’s…
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