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Approvals

B Visa Change of Status Approval

We just received a change of status approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that changed the applicant’s visa status from TN to B-1. We filed the change of status petition during the applicant’s 60-day grace period after he was…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 27, 2021

Immigration

Can I attend a conference in the U.S. on a B-1 visa? Can I get paid if I am a speaker at a conference if I am in the U.S. on a B-1 visa?

We often get the following question from our clients: I want to come to the U.S. and attend a conference. What kind of visa can I enter on? Can I enter as a B-1 visitor or a B-2 tourist? You…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 17, 2020

Approvals

B-1 Visa Approval for Canadian National

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a B-1 visa approval for a Canadian national. The applicant prepared his own TN petition that was denied and came to our firm to apply for an E-2 visa. In order to prepare the E-2…

Jenny ZhanJuly 18, 2019

Immigration News

eProcessing Now Available for Extension of Status

USCIS have announced today that it has began to accelerate USCIS’ transition into a digital business model. Starting today, Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status can now be filed online. Form I-539 is primarily used for dependents of nonimmigrant…

Jenny ZhanMay 22, 2019

Approvals

B-2 Visa Approval at the U.S. Embassy in London

We just had a B-2 visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was granted a B-2 visa as the cohabiting elderly parent of an E-3 visa holder. B-2 visas can be granted to cohabitating partners, extended family members,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2018