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Immigration

Public Charge Rule Eliminated

The Biden Administration announced that it will no longer defend the 2019 public charge rule in court. The rule went through many different lawsuits, causing constant changes in the implementation of the rule, sometimes changing from one day to the…

Jenny ZhanMarch 10, 2021

Approvals

B-2 extension of status approval with USCIS

We just had a B-2 extension of status approved through U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) for a client who wanted to remain in the U.S. as a tourist due to concerns about traveling because of COVID-19. If someone is…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 9, 2021

COVID-19

My extension of status petition has been pending for a long time. What can I do to speed up the process? Can I file an expedite request?

Due to Covid-19 global pandemic, the USCIS Service Centers are taking longer than usual to make a decision on all types of visa petitions. If you filed an extension of status petition long time ago and USCIS still has not…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 27, 2021

Immigration

My passport will expire in a few months. Will that affect my ability to be issued a visa at the consulate, or my ability to enter the U.S.? Will it impact an extension of status petition with USCIS?

I am outside the U.S. and planning to enter. For how long must my passport be valid? In general, for admission to the U.S., the nonimmigrant must present a passport that is valid until at least 6 months beyond the…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 21, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to renew my E-2 visa. What will I have to show in my renewal application? Do I have to invest additional money in the business if I am renewing my E-2 visa?

An E-2 visa is a visa classification that is available for foreign nationals who wish to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. The business can be large or small and an E-2 visa…

Jenny ZhanNovember 6, 2020

Immigration

I filed my extension of status application late – after my status already expired. Will my application be automatically denied? What should I do?

If you are in the United States and decide you want to stay for a longer time than you were given when you entered, you can apply to extend your status by filing an Application to Extend Nonimmigrant Status with the USCIS.…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to extend mine and my family’s E-2 status. What is the process?

An E-2 visa is a great option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested a substantial amount of money in the U.S. or you are in the processing of investing the money, and you…

Jenny ZhanJuly 21, 2020

Immigration

Can I Travel if I file for an Extension of Status?

Can I travel while my extension of status is pending? Yes, if you have an extension application pending, it is possible to travel without abandoning the application. This is different from a change of status, where leaving the U.S. will…

IanScottApril 17, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

President Obama’s Executive Action – What Does It Mean? A Summary of the Executive Immigration Action

President Obama’s Executive Immigration Action covered three key areas: 1. Taking steps to deal with a portion of the undocumented immigrants – “Deferred Action.” 2. Making it easier and faster for highly skilled immigrants to stay in the country, and…

IanScottMarch 3, 2015

status | Scott Legal, P.C.

Public Charge Rule Eliminated

B-2 extension of status approval with USCIS

My extension of status petition has been pending for a long time. What can I do to speed up the process? Can I file an expedite request?

My passport will expire in a few months. Will that affect my ability to be issued a visa at the consulate, or my ability to enter the U.S.? Will it impact an extension of status petition with USCIS?

I want to renew my E-2 visa. What will I have to show in my renewal application? Do I have to invest additional money in the business if I am renewing my E-2 visa?

I filed my extension of status application late – after my status already expired. Will my application be automatically denied? What should I do?

I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa and I need to extend mine and my family’s E-2 status. What is the process?

Can I Travel if I file for an Extension of Status?

President Obama’s Executive Action – What Does It Mean? A Summary of the Executive Immigration Action

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