When applying for a green card through Adjustment of Status, U.S. immigration law requires applicants to comply with specific health-related admissibility standards. One of those standards includes receiving certain vaccinations…
An entrepreneur who previously held E‑2 status recently obtained a green card through an EB‑2 NIW petition. The applicant had established a business focused on B2B tech branding and marketing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…