The L-1A visa can be used by companies abroad to transfer managers or executives to the U.S. to work at an established U.S. company or to form a new office.…
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. The client was granted conditional legal permanent residency for two years…
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We just had an green card renewal approval for a Swedish national. The applicant will receive a green card that is valid for 10 years.
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The L-1 visa permits U.S. employers that have a qualifying relationship with a company abroad to transfer employees in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles to the U.S. The employee…
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If you are applying for a green card through Adjustment of Status, in most cases you will have to submit form I-864, Affidavit of Support. Affidavit of Support is basically…
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Is it true that the Senate passed a bill that would affect the green card backlog? Yes -- on December 2, the U.S. Senate passed an amended version of the…
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In February 2020, the new Public charge rule began to be implemented in the U.S. Adjustment of Status Petitions that were postmarked after February 2020 have to include a new…
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B-2 Visa Basics The B-2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa with a validity period of up to 10 years, and can permit the visa holder multiple entries (the visa…
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Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. They will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years.
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. The client was granted conditional legal permanent residency for two years…
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We just had a client who was approved for a green card by U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant's spouse passed away after the approval of the spouse's I-140…
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Some of our clients are often confused whether they can work for a U.S. company if they are not in the U.S. and whether they need a U.S. visa to…
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In an article published on RealClearMarkets.com, Scott Legal attorney Dustin Saldarriaga presents the argument that President-elect Joe Biden can improve U.S. immigration policy by actively working to limit executive power…
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B-1 visa classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business generally means business activities other than…
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Many of our clients are in the U.S. on some sort of a non-immigrant visa. We often get asked the following question from our clients: Can I renew my visa…
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We just had an I-140 petition approved at the USCIS Nebraska Service Center. The applicant is being sponsored by a U.S. company (please note that an EB-1A green card applicant…
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The DC Circuit Court has ruled that EB-5 investors can use proceeds from unsecured loan for their investment capital. Zhang v. USCIS is a November 2018 Class Action Lawsuit that challenged…
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In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may…
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The O-1A visa is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics and is set aside for people who have risen to the top of…
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An E-2 visa is a great visa for those who want to start or buy a business in the U.S. The E-2 visa can be renewed indefinitely but does not…
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I am interested in applying for a green card, but I want to know if my past criminal history will affect my case? Any past criminal history has the potential…
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What is form AR-11? This is a form you have to file if you move within the U.S. and you are in the U.S. as a green card holder or…
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TN visa is a visa that is based on an agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. It allows certain professions (for example lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, researchers, engineers) to easily obtain…
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What are the normal time limits on L-1A and L-1B status? The L-1 visa is used by companies to transfer employees to the United States to work in managerial, executive…
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We just had a green card approval in New Jersey for the spouse of a U.S. citizen. In cases where a green card is granted when the couple has been…
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