January 2018 Visa Bulletin: Minor Advances for EB-2 and EB-3 for China and India
In the newly released January visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas remain current for most countries. EB-2 in China have advanced for one month [...]
December 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Restored to Current for Most Countries
In the newly released December visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas for most countries have been restored to current after being regressed for a [...]
How do I maintain my green card?
Although a Green Card is thought to be Permanent, there are a number of ways one could lose the permanent residency status. Here is [...]
I am from a country that has ESTA – When should I apply for B visa?
When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without [...]
Green Card approval for a National Interest Waiver Applicant
We just had a green card approval for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver applicant. The green card was granted without an interview, as the [...]
Canada’s Cannabis Act and its Impact on Travel to the United States
As of October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana use and certain commercial activities. Despite the [...]
H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for a Market Research Analyst at the USCIS Vermont Service Center for a National of India
We just had an H-1B petition approval at the USCIS Vermont Service Center. The beneficiary was granted H-1B status as a Market Research Analyst. [...]
Trump Administration Making It More Difficult for Legal Immigrants to become Citizens
As reported on June 6, 2018, the Trump administration will publish a regulation that will seek to bar a number of legal immigrants from [...]
H-1B Visa Approval for a Operations Manager of a Commercial Bank at USCIS – Vermont Service Center for a National of India
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an H-1B visa approval for an Operations Manager of a Commercial Bank for a national of India. The applicant was granted status [...]
USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants
On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a policy memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange [...]
Denaturalization: How can an American Citizen lose their Citizenship
For some U.S. citizens, the wait after submitting an immigration applicant can be decades long, add another few years of holding permanent residence status [...]
E-3 Approval for Senior User Experience Researcher in Bridgetown, Barbados
Scott Legal just had an approval for two years for a Senior User Experience Researcher at the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados. Scott Legal, [...]
August Visa Bulletin: Immediate EB-1 Worldwide Retrogression
Announced in the State Department’s August Visa Bulletin, Employment-Based Immigration: First Preference (EB-1) visa have retrogressed for all countries worldwide, except for Mainland China [...]
Green Card approval for an Employee of a Large Financial Institution at the New York USCIS Field Office for a National of Germany
We just had a green card approval for an employee of a large company. The applicant was sponsored for a green card by their U.S. [...]
I am Applying for my Green Card through an Employer. How Should I Prepare for my Green Card Interview?
On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 12780, which, among other things, called for the implementation of standardized vetting procedures for immigration [...]
What is Dual Citizenship? Can an Individual be a Citizen of More than One Country?
Dual citizenship, and its relationship to immigration law, is a complex legal concept that can be easily misunderstood. Distilled to its essence, the concept [...]
Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban
This week the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in favor of upholding the Trump Administration’s travel ban. To learn more about the ban, [...]
What is an E-3 Visa? Am I eligible to Work in the United States with an E-3 Visa
For many foreign nationals, the E-2 visa is an excellent visa option that permits the applicant to live and work in the United States. [...]
Radical Changes in Public Charge Definitions Could Result in Inadmissibility for Green Card Applicants
The Trump Administration is expected to publish a proposed regulation soon that will radically alter the way USCIS officers screen applicants for lawful permanent [...]
Changes in Unlawful Presence Rules for Students and Exchange Visitors
In a policy memorandum issued on May 18, 2018, USCIS has announced that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students [...]
Naturalization Approval of Canadian National
Scott Legal, P.C. had an approval for a naturalization application. The green card holder had been in the U.S. for over years and recently [...]
USCIS Changes Policy Relating to Employer’s Training Obligation for STEM OPT Employees
For many foreign nationals who travel to the United States to study and earn a bachelor’s degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering [...]
I Am a Medical Physicist – Can I File for a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW Category?
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category based on a waiver of the job offer and the labor certification [...]
Trump Administration to Increase Worksite Investigations
The Trump Administration has announced on May 14, 2018 that it has dramatically increased the number of worksite investigations and audits to make sure [...]
I Am an Entrepreneur – Can I File for a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW Category?
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category that permits self-petitioning. The waiver part of the name is based on [...]
How should I prepare for my naturalization interview?
Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. In order to apply for naturalization, you must meet several requirements, described in more detail [...]
Applying for U.S. citizenship: What are the requirements to apply? What are the benefits of applying? When Can I Apply for Citizenship?
What are the requirements to apply? There are several requirements that green card holders must meet in order to apply to become U.S. citizens. [...]
Can I use Kickstarter Funds for My E-2 Visa? Crowdfunding & Angel Funding in the E-2 Context
The E-2 investor visa is a great visa for entrepreneurs who are nationals of treaty countries that wish to invest their personal funds to [...]
I am a Foreign Student Planning a Change of Status to H-1B – Can I Travel?
If you are an F-1 student and an H-1B cap petition to change status to H-1B has been filed on your behalf, traveling internationally [...]
USCIS Toughens Requirements for Third-Party Placement of H-1B Employees
A new USCIS policy memorandum issued on February 22, 2018 requires H-1B employers to disclose detailed information about vendor and end-client relationships when petitioning [...]
Automatic Employment Authorization Document Extension
USCIS automatically extends certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs, also known as work permits, or Form I-765) for up to 180 days for applications that [...]
H-1B Visa Transfer Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an H-1B transfer of employer with USCIS. The petitioning company is a hedge fund specializing in [...]
E-3 Visa Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just received an E-3 approval for two years for a graphic designer at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia. Scott [...]
Trump Orders Creation of National Immigration Vetting Center
In a press release issued by the White House Press Security on February 6, 2018, Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to establish [...]
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Syrian Nationals
On January 31, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that temporary protected status (TPS) for Syrian nationals will be extended [...]
