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Immigration News

A Lawsuit has been filed Against the Collection of Social Media Information

In May 2019, the U.S. Department of State updated the DS160 and DS260 forms to include a question asking for the applicant’s last 5 years of social media information. The DS160 form is an electronic form used for U.S. nonimmigrant visa…

Jenny ZhanDecember 17, 2019

Immigration

Am I a victim for purposes of the U visa? U visas for bystanders or indirect victims

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, is designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. The U visa allows qualifying applicants and, in some cases, some of their family members, to gain protection…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 6, 2019

Immigration

What is the U visa and how could I qualify?

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, as designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. Immigrant individuals, particularly those undocumented, are often reluctant to report crimes to the police or court out of…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 3, 2019

Immigration

I am the victim of a crime and will apply for a U visa. What happens to my family members? Can they benefit as well?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 3, 2019

Immigration

I was a victim of a crime at work, can I qualify for a U visa?

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, is designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. Immigrants are often reluctant to report crimes to the authorities out of fear, this is particularly true for…

Jenny ZhanAugust 30, 2019

Immigration News

Five Years of Social Media Information Now Required for Visa Applications

Last week, the U.S. Department of State updated the DS160 and DS260 forms to include a question asking for the applicant’s last 5 years of social media information. The DS160 form is an electronic form used for U.S. nonimmigrant visa…

Jenny ZhanJune 3, 2019

Family Immigration Immigration

My immigrant visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad: Will I be able to enter the U.S. when I do not have my green card yet? How long will it take to get my green card?

If your green card application (such as family based green card, employment green card, or green card through the diversity lottery) was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad, your Green card will not be issued by the U.S. Consulate. Instead,…

Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2019

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa TN Visa

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If you are a national of one of the E-2 Visa Treaty Countries and you are interested…

IanScottOctober 31, 2016

Approvals

EB-5 Green Card Applicant Approved to Immigrate to the United States at the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo for an EB-5 immigrant visa filed on behalf of a Japanese national. The applicant invested in a regional center and has been approved to immigrate to the United States with his spouse and three…

IanScottAugust 29, 2016

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Travel While My I-526 is Pending? How Does an Immigrant Visa Petition impact Travel?

EB5 Overview The EB-5 process is a 3 step process. At each step a government form and supporting documentation will be filed with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). The steps are as follows: File Form I-526, Immigrant…

IanScottSeptember 30, 2015

Family Immigration Immigration

Planning to Apply for Permanent Residency? Learn about the New Procedures in Determining Visa Availability and how it affects you

Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a permanent resident (green card) based on a family or employment-based petition? The Visa Bulletin and procedures for determining visa availability has changed! What does this mean for you? On September…

IanScottSeptember 29, 2015

immigrant visa | Scott Legal, P.C.

Am I a victim for purposes of the U visa? U visas for bystanders or indirect victims

What is the U visa and how could I qualify?

I am the victim of a crime and will apply for a U visa. What happens to my family members? Can they benefit as well?

I was a victim of a crime at work, can I qualify for a U visa?

My immigrant visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad: Will I be able to enter the U.S. when I do not have my green card yet? How long will it take to get my green card?

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

EB-5 Green Card Applicant Approved to Immigrate to the United States at the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo

Can I Travel While My I-526 is Pending? How Does an Immigrant Visa Petition impact Travel?

Planning to Apply for Permanent Residency? Learn about the New Procedures in Determining Visa Availability and how it affects you

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