Visa

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Approvals

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Full Service Construction and Development Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a 5-year E-2 visa filed on behalf of a Canadian national treaty investor. The investor started a full service construction and development company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your…

IanScottAugust 29, 2016

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…

IanScottAugust 12, 2016

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.…

IanScottAugust 4, 2016

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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…

IanScottJuly 18, 2016

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Immigration

I am a Foreign Student on an F-1 Visa. How will the New STEM-OPT Extension Rule Affect Me?

Effective May 10th 2016, F-1 students with degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) who elect to pursue 12 months of post-completion optional practical training (OPT) may extend their STEM-OPT period by 24 months. What is OPT? OPT is…

IanScottMay 10, 2016

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Are There Green Card Options When I have Overstayed My Visa? What is the 245i Waiver and How can it Help Me?

What is 245i? Can it help me get a green card? INA §245(i) is a provision in the Immigration and Nationality Act of the United States, which allows certain persons who have an immigrant visa immediately available but entered without…

IanScottFebruary 25, 2016

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas News

The National Visa Center launched new EB-5 Investor Assistance Desk on February 22, 2016

Starting February 22, 2016, National Visa Center (NVC) customers with questions related to an approved I-526 petition will now be able to correspond with the National Visa Center (NVC) using a dedicated e-mail address: NVCeb5@state.gov. Upon receipt of an approved…

IanScottFebruary 23, 2016

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Immigration

Immigration Tips for the New Year

According to a recent United Nations report, global migration increased by 41% since 2000, reaching 244 million in 2015, with 20 million of those refugees fleeing countries experiencing civil strife, such as Syria and Central America. The United States took in…

IanScottJanuary 22, 2016

Español Immigration

¿Está Pensando en Aplicar para la Residencia Permanente? Aprenda Sobre los Nuevos Procedimientos Para Determinar la Disponibilidad de Visas y Cómo lo Afecta a Usted

¿Está tratando de ajustar su estatus para convertirse en un residente permanente (tarjeta verde) como resultado de una petición familiar o de empleo? ¡El Boletín de Visas y los procedimientos para determinar la disponibilidad de visas ha cambiado! ¿Cómo le…

IanScottJanuary 19, 2016

EB-5 Visa Español Immigration Investor Visas

El Congreso extiende el Programa del Centro Regional hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2016

La noticia que muchos promotores de la inmigración e inversores inmigrantes estaban esperando - ¡el Congreso extiende el Programa del Centro Regional hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2016! La visa de inversor EB-5 es una opción de green card…

IanScottJanuary 7, 2016

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Español Immigration Investor Visas

¿Cómo Desarrollar un Plan de Negocio Conforme con la Visa EB-5 o E-2?

Para cada Dueño de Negocio, Inversor & Empresario, el hecho de tener que elaborar un plan de negocio es abrumador, pero frecuentemente es un mal necesario para los que quieren triunfar. Hay algunas Visas Migratorias populares que requieren crear un…

IanScottDecember 14, 2015

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for 2 Investors at London Consulate

Scott Legal, P.C. just won an approval for E-2 visa for a law firm for two investors. The two investor visas were approved for one company at the U.S. consulate in London. Click on the buttons below in order to…

IanScottNovember 19, 2015

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How Does Source of Funds for EB-5 Work?

Example of EB-5 Source of Funds Information for a Family Gift When filing an EB-5 investor petition (I-526 Petition), an investor must prove the money they are investing comes from a “legitimate source” and that the money was “obtained through…

IanScottOctober 6, 2015

Immigration

2017 Visa Lottery is Here!

The 2017 Visa Lottery Program is here again. The online registration is now open and will remain open until Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST). This program is administered annually and is geared towards attracting…

IanScottOctober 3, 2015

Approvals

TN Visa Approved For Canadian National

Scott Legal, P.C. obtains TN Visa Approval for Recreational Therapist for Canadian National. Look to Scott Legal, P.C. if you have any visa needs. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN,…

IanScottSeptember 8, 2015

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval at Consulate in Tel Aviv for Georgian nationals

Scott Legal, P.C. E-2 Visa approval obtained for two investors at the Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel. The two investors were from Georgia. The approval was obtained with a low investment amount for a start up business. Click on…

IanScottSeptember 8, 2015

Immigration

What Activities are Permitted under a B-1, Business Visitor Visa?

Am I allowed to work while I am in the U.S. on a B visa? What activities are appropriate for a visitor on a B visa? These are common and important questions for people who are thinking of visiting the…

IanScottMay 15, 2015

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for German National for Consulting Business

Scott Legal, P.C. just obtained an E-2 visa approval for a German national in Frankfurt who opened a consulting business in the U.S.. The investment amount was low and the E-2 visa was approved without any request for additional evidence.…

IanScottMay 13, 2015

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Who Has To Pay H-1B Fees? Does an Employer Have to Pay H-1B Fees?

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the foreign worker have at least a Bachelor’s degree, and the U.S. employer can employ the worker for…

IanScottFebruary 12, 2015

Immigration

What are the Differences Between Extension of Stay, Change of Status and Adjustment of Status?

People visit the United States for many different reasons, such as tourism, starting a business venture or visiting family members and friends. While you are in the U.S. your circumstances may change and you may want to extend your stay…

IanScottNovember 14, 2014

Immigration

What is the Difference between a “Visa” and “Visa Status”?

What is a Visa? A visa is a travel document that is issued by a consulate to someone who wishes to visit the United States. A visa is placed in your passport and shows the Visa Type, such as F1,…

IanScottOctober 30, 2014

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Immigration

What is the Visa Waiver Program?

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows people from certain countries to enter the United States without a visa in their passport. The visit must be for 90 days or less and you must be traveling for either business or tourism…

IanScottOctober 28, 2014

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Cap Met Even Before Filing Window Closes–Why Is There a Cap?

While America is often called the land of opportunity, immigration law often serves as a barrier for many who graduate from U.S. colleges and have to leave the U.S. after they have spent over $200,000 to be educated here. In…

IanScottApril 10, 2014

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Interested in an Investor Visa? Differences Between E-2 Visa and EB-5 Visa

While E-2 and EB-5 are both Investor visas, they have several differences. This chart summarizes many of the key differences between the two investor visas. Item E-2 Investor Visa EB-5 Investor Visa Length of Visa Temporary Visa but can…

IanScottMarch 21, 2014

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Does an E-2 Visa “Lead To” A Green Card?

There are several differences between an E-2 and an EB-5 visa. For example, an E-2 is a non-immigrant visa so when you apply for an E-2 visa you are not applying for a green card. Also, unlike the EB-5 immigrant…

IanScottMarch 4, 2014

E-2 Visa Approved for Canadian National for Full Service Construction and Development Company at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

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

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

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

I am a Foreign Student on an F-1 Visa. How will the New STEM-OPT Extension Rule Affect Me?

Are There Green Card Options When I have Overstayed My Visa? What is the 245i Waiver and How can it Help Me?

The National Visa Center launched new EB-5 Investor Assistance Desk on February 22, 2016

Immigration Tips for the New Year

¿Está Pensando en Aplicar para la Residencia Permanente? Aprenda Sobre los Nuevos Procedimientos Para Determinar la Disponibilidad de Visas y Cómo lo Afecta a Usted

El Congreso extiende el Programa del Centro Regional hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2016

¿Cómo Desarrollar un Plan de Negocio Conforme con la Visa EB-5 o E-2?

E-2 Visa Approval for 2 Investors at London Consulate

How Does Source of Funds for EB-5 Work?

2017 Visa Lottery is Here!

TN Visa Approved For Canadian National

E-2 Visa Approval at Consulate in Tel Aviv for Georgian nationals

What Activities are Permitted under a B-1, Business Visitor Visa?

E-2 Visa Approval for German National for Consulting Business

Who Has To Pay H-1B Fees? Does an Employer Have to Pay H-1B Fees?

What are the Differences Between Extension of Stay, Change of Status and Adjustment of Status?

What is the Difference between a “Visa” and “Visa Status”?

What is the Visa Waiver Program?

H-1B Cap Met Even Before Filing Window Closes–Why Is There a Cap?

Interested in an Investor Visa? Differences Between E-2 Visa and EB-5 Visa

Does an E-2 Visa “Lead To” A Green Card?

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