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TN Visa

Transitioning from a TN Visa to a Green Card: What You Need to Know

Learn the essential steps and considerations when transitioning from a TN visa to a green card, including timing and sponsorship requirements.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 13, 2024

TN Visa

Transitioning from a TN Visa to a Green Card: A Strategic Overview

Explore the transition from TN Visa to green card: understand the process, strategic considerations, and how to navigate your path to U.S. residency.

Khadija DerrickMarch 14, 2024

Immigration

Can I leave the US and re-enter on a visitor or other non-immigrant visa when I have an immigrant petition pending?

If you have a family-based or employment-based immigration petition pending, you may encounter difficulty in applying for a new non-immigrant visa, but may be able to re-enter on an existing non-immigrant visa.

Khadija DerrickDecember 23, 2022

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Immigration

Can a Consular Officer Re-consider my O-1 Petition?

While not common, Consular officers do have a discretion to send an O-1 petition to USCIS for re-consideration if they think you don’t meet the O-1 criteria.

Khadija DerrickOctober 22, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is B in Lieu of H-1B Visa?

In certain limited circumstances, you can get a temporary B visa in lieu of H-1B visa and temporarily work in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2021

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I Own a Company Abroad, Is It Helpful for an E-2 Petition?

If you run a company abroad and you are applying for an E2 visa, it may be helpful if you mention information such as revenues or amount of employees.

Khadija DerrickMay 6, 2021

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Approvals

TN Visa Approval at Port Huron Border Crossing

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a TN visa at the Port Huron border crossing. The applicant applied under the Management Consulting category and the visa was issued for 3 years. When booking a TN appointment at Port…

Jenny ZhanOctober 9, 2018

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Immigration

Immigration Tips for the New Year

According to a recent United Nations report, global migration increased by 41% since 2000, reaching 244 million in 2015, with 20 million of those refugees fleeing countries experiencing civil strife, such as Syria and Central America. The United States took in…

IanScottJanuary 22, 2016

Immigration

What are the Differences Between Extension of Stay, Change of Status and Adjustment of Status?

People visit the United States for many different reasons, such as tourism, starting a business venture or visiting family members and friends. While you are in the U.S. your circumstances may change and you may want to extend your stay…

IanScottNovember 14, 2014

Immigration

What is the Difference between a “Visa” and “Visa Status”?

What is a Visa? A visa is a travel document that is issued by a consulate to someone who wishes to visit the United States. A visa is placed in your passport and shows the Visa Type, such as F1,…

IanScottOctober 30, 2014

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Immigration

What is the Visa Waiver Program?

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows people from certain countries to enter the United States without a visa in their passport. The visit must be for 90 days or less and you must be traveling for either business or tourism…

IanScottOctober 28, 2014

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

How Exceptional Is Exceptional? The O-1A & O-1B Visa Described

Overview/Description The O-1 visa is for individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or…

IanScottFebruary 15, 2014

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Questions & Answers

H-1B Season & Cap are Fast Approaching – Are You Ready? Top 10 Questions and Answers About H-1B Visas

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a Bachelor’s degree, and the Petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the…

IanScottFebruary 12, 2013

Immigration Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Immigration Questions and Answers

1. If I get a Work based Visa, Can I Work for Another Company or Work on Something Else? Generally a non-immigrant (temporary) work based Visa only allows you to work in the profession and on the tasks that the…

IanScottJanuary 11, 2013

Immigration Questions & Answers

Immigration 101: A Basic Overview of Immigration Law in the U.S.

Many of our clients have asked us for a brief overview of how immigration laws work in the United States and this article is a summary of what we tell them. First though, it is important to point out that…

IanScottOctober 10, 2012

Transitioning from a TN Visa to a Green Card: What You Need to Know

Transitioning from a TN Visa to a Green Card: A Strategic Overview

Can I leave the US and re-enter on a visitor or other non-immigrant visa when I have an immigrant petition pending?

Can a Consular Officer Re-consider my O-1 Petition?

What is B in Lieu of H-1B Visa?

I Own a Company Abroad, Is It Helpful for an E-2 Petition?

TN Visa Approval at Port Huron Border Crossing

Immigration Tips for the New Year

What are the Differences Between Extension of Stay, Change of Status and Adjustment of Status?

What is the Difference between a “Visa” and “Visa Status”?

What is the Visa Waiver Program?

How Exceptional Is Exceptional? The O-1A & O-1B Visa Described

H-1B Season & Cap are Fast Approaching – Are You Ready? Top 10 Questions and Answers About H-1B Visas

Frequently Asked Immigration Questions and Answers

Immigration 101: A Basic Overview of Immigration Law in the U.S.

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