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USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions On October 23, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that it will revise its policy regarding prior determinations for nonimmigrant petitions. According to its policy…
December 1, 2017
Did Immigration change the design of green cards and work permits? Will my green card and work permit still be valid? ImmigrationQuestions & Answers

Did Immigration change the design of green cards and work permits? Will my green card and work permit still be valid?

Immigration has announced plans to begin issuing green cards (“Permanent Resident Card”) and work permits (“Employment Authorization Document”) that have a new design starting on May 1st, although you may still receive the older version of the green card and/or…
April 28, 2017
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E-2 Change of Status Granted for Swedish National for Mobile Application Company at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

E-2 Change of Status Granted for Swedish National for Mobile Application Company at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

We just received an approval at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for a change from student status to E-2 status filed on behalf of a Swedish national treaty investor. The investor started a mobile application company. Click on the…
January 30, 2017
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Is Form I-797 Notice of Action a Visa? Can I use Form I-797 to Enter the United States? What is Form I-797 Used for? Immigration

Is Form I-797 Notice of Action a Visa? Can I use Form I-797 to Enter the United States? What is Form I-797 Used for?

Form I-797 is a form used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to communicate with customers or convey an immigration benefit. This is not a form that an applicant can fill out but is correspondence from USCIS notifying an…
October 11, 2016
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L-1A Visa Approved for Indian National Executive of Basmati Rice Company filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

L-1A Visa Approved for Indian National Executive of Basmati Rice Company filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an L-1A visa for an Indian national from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The visa was approved for an executive of a basmati rice company based in India. Click on the buttons below in order to…
September 6, 2016
What Happens After I Submit an Immigration Petition? What are the different responses I can get when I submit an Immigration Petition to the Government? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What Happens After I Submit an Immigration Petition? What are the different responses I can get when I submit an Immigration Petition to the Government?

When an applicant submits an immigration petition to the U.S. government there are a number of different possible outcomes.  The best outcome is, of course, an approval but there are other possibilities.  The possibilities depend on a number of factors…
August 18, 2016
Immigration and Business Law
A New Immigration Rule that May Help You – Can I get a green card if I live in the U.S. without any legal status? What is the New Provisional Waiver Rule? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

A New Immigration Rule that May Help You – Can I get a green card if I live in the U.S. without any legal status? What is the New Provisional Waiver Rule?

In most cases, a person must have some sort of legal status in order to apply for and obtain a green card in the U.S.  There are exceptions; however, for the majority of cases, if you are out of status,…
August 17, 2016
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H-1B Visa Approved for British National Employee of Recruitment Firm filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

H-1B Visa Approved for British National Employee of Recruitment Firm filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an H-1B visa for a British national from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The visa was approved for an employee of a recruitment firm focused on specialist markets across the Financial, Industry & Commerce and…
August 12, 2016
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E-2 Visa Change of Status Application Approved for Turkish National at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approvals

E-2 Visa Change of Status Application Approved for Turkish National at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

We recently received an approval at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an E-2 visa change of status application filed on behalf of a Turkish national treaty investor and his spouse. The investor started a custom tile design and distribution company.…
August 4, 2016
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Ano ang Patakarang Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy at Paano Ito Makakatulong sa mga Kamag-anak ng Pilipinong Beteranong Sundalo? Immigration

Ano ang Patakarang Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy at Paano Ito Makakatulong sa mga Kamag-anak ng Pilipinong Beteranong Sundalo?

Ano ang Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy (FWVP Policy)? Ang FWVP Policy ay isang discretionary na desisyon ng U.S. Citizenship at Immigration Services (USCIS) na nagpapahintulot sa mga miyembro ng pamilya ng Filipino World War II Veterans na…
July 18, 2016
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