If you’re considering the EB-5 visa as your path to U.S. permanent residency, one of the first—and most important—decisions you’ll make is choosing between a direct investment and a regional…
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If you’re currently in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, you might be wondering: Does this visa lead directly to a green card? The short answer is no—not automatically. While…
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The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a valuable pathway for entrepreneurs from treaty countries to invest in and run businesses in the United States. While traditional E-2 visa investments often…
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Scott Legal is happy to announce that we just received an approval for TN renewal in the management consultant category. The client, a Canadian national, applied at a land port…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to share another E-2 visa success. We recently secured an approval for an Australian national at the U.S. Consulate in Perth on May 13, 2025.…
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Understanding the E-2 visa most common denials can help investors avoid costly mistakes and prepare stronger applications. While the E-2 visa is a flexible and renewable option for entrepreneurs looking…
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The investment amount for E-2 Visa approval is one of the most frequently asked questions by aspiring investors. While the E-2 visa offers a flexible route to living and working…
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We just had an E-2 visa petition approved after two previous denials. The client had used another firm to prepare an E-2 visa petition, which was denied twice, then came…
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The E-2 Visa has long been a popular option for investors and employees looking to build a business presence in the United States. But beyond the visa holder, a crucial…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an approval for TN renewal in the management consultant category. The client, a Canadian national, applied at a land…
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For Canadian and Mexican professionals, the TN Visa offers a streamlined path to working in the United States. Established under NAFTA (now USMCA), this visa allows qualified individuals to work…
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If you're considering an E-2 investor visa, one of your most important decisions is choosing between applying through USCIS or a U.S. consulate. Both methods have distinct benefits and drawbacks…
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The E-2 Employee Visa offers foreign nationals an excellent opportunity to work in the United States for an E-2 treaty business. Particularly advantageous due to its streamlined and quicker process…
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Our firm recently obtained an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. consulate in Kingston, Jamaica. Our client established a business consulting firm in New York, drawing on her extensive background…
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E-2 visa renewal is a critical step for foreign investors looking to extend their stay in the United States and continue operating their businesses. While the E-2 investor visa offers…
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Even if your E-2 visa is valid for 5 years, for each visit to the U.S., an E-2 status holder is only allowed to stay in the US for up…
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We are excited to share another E-2 visa approval secured by Scott Legal, P.C. Our client, a medical doctor from South Korea, was recently granted a 5-year E-2 visa by…
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There is no limitation on the total number of years TN status may be granted for.
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The E-2 investor visa is a valuable option for entrepreneurs looking to invest in and operate a business in the United States. However, one of the most scrutinized aspects of…
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Entrepreneurs applying for an E-2 Investor Visa must meet several key requirements to qualify. One of the most important—and often misunderstood—is the real and operating business requirement. This rule ensures…
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For entrepreneurs applying for the E-2 investor visa, meeting the visa's various requirements can be complex. One of the most important—yet often misunderstood—is the "marginality requirement." This condition plays a…
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One possible impact of the Trump Administration on E-2 visa processing is the increased use of administrative processing, which could lead to significant delays for applicants. This is particularly relevant…
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We recently had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada. The applicant purchased majority shares of a pharmacy business in Washington D.C. and was granted…
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The O Visa is not a lottery. Unlike the H-1B visa, which has an annual cap and requires applicants to go through a random selection process, the O Visa has…
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We are happy to announce the successful EB-5 petition approval for an investor establishing a spa treatment facility in California. This business, located in a high-employment area, received approval in…
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