Scott Legal is pleased to announce another successful immigrant visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. Our client was sponsored by a parent under the third preference category, which…
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If you are a highly skilled professional looking to live and work in the United States, you may assume you need to be in the country or have a job…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce another successful approval, securing a 10-year Green Card for one of our marriage-based clients. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved the client's…
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If you are pursuing an employment-based green card, you may wonder whether you can switch jobs while your Form I-485, Adjustment of Status, is pending. This question is especially common…
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Applying for a green card under the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) category is a two-step process. While the first step, the I-140 petition, has become much faster, the second…
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Our founder, Ian Scott, recently participated in a fantastic panel discussion in Frankfurt, joining three outstanding colleagues for a lively and insightful conversation on “The National Interest Waiver: Still…
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Navigating the complex world of U.S. immigration can be daunting, especially for high-achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists deciding between the NIW vs O-1 pathways. Both options offer distinct advantages, but…
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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency by making a significant investment in a job-creating enterprise. However, not all EB-5 investments are the same. The…
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The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a powerful pathway to a U.S. Green Card, allowing exceptional professionals to bypass the standard labor certification process. The cornerstone of a successful NIW…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is delighted to announce that we have secured I-485 approvals for the dependent spouse and children of a Native American born in Canada. The primary applicant had…
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For foreign investors and entrepreneurs, the EB-5 and E-2 visas are two of the most powerful pathways to living and working in the United States. While both are centered around…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce the approval of an I-485 application to adjust a client's status to a permanent resident. This approval was based on an approved EB-2…
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Receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE) on a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition can feel like a setback, but it is also an opportunity to clarify and strengthen your case.…
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For many Green Card applicants, the required medical examination, known as Form I-693, can be a source of anxiety, particularly when it comes to questions about past addiction or mental…
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We are happy to announce a recent green card approval for a client based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen. Because the marriage was less than two years old…
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The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is one of the most powerful pathways to a Green Card for talented professionals, as it allows them to bypass the lengthy labor certification…
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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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