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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…