DHS’s new regulatory scheme governing the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility has been effective from September 18, 2026, which made the test significantly more discretionary, potentially impacting a wider swath…
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When you are applying for a non-immigrant visa, one of the required forms is the DS-160 online application. This form contains many questions about your personal background, including your date…
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Yes, it can. An interesting pattern of cases can be identified in AAO case law since 2025, which is that the government is increasingly using the third prong of the…
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It is very rare to see the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) take the side of a petitioner who appeals an NIW denial and reverse the USCIS’s decision to deny an…
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Being one of the few green card categories that do not require a U.S. employer sponsor and allows self-petitioning, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a beacon to many…
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On Friday, August 21, 2026, U.S. Federal Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled that the U.S. Department of State's policy of suspending the issuance of…
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Losing your job while on an E-2 visa can feel overwhelming, especially because your immigration status is tied directly to your employment. The good news is that U.S. regulations give…
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Our firm is pleased to share a recent success story involving the approval of a green card for the spouse of a lawful permanent resident. This approval represents an important…
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One of the first questions many new green card holders ask is, “Can I travel outside the United States now that I’m a permanent resident?” The short answer is yes.…
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We wanted to add some guidance regarding the recent USCIS memo addressing Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications. We understand that the language in the memo has caused concern for many…
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For couples applying for a marriage-based green card, the interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is one of the most important steps in the green card through family…
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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…
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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…
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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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