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Proclamation suspending entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, J-1, and L visa workers extended until March 31, 2020

On December 31, 2020, President Trump extended the Proclamation 10014 that suspends visa issuance to: H-1B or H-2B visa workers (and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien) J visa workers, if they are participating in an intern,…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 5, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Can I work for a U.S. company from abroad? Do I need a U.S. visa to work for a U.S. company from abroad?

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 work for a U.S. company (even if they will not…

Jenny ZhanDecember 4, 2020

Immigration Questions & Answers

J-1 trainee visa: Q&A

What is the purpose of the J-1 trainee visa? The purpose of the J-1 trainee visa is to enhance the skills and expertise of J-1 trainees in their particular academic or occupational fields, to improve their knowledge of particular U.S.…

Jenny ZhanOctober 28, 2020

Immigration Questions & Answers

J-1 internship visa: Q&A

What is the purpose of the J-1 internship program? The purpose of the J-1 internship program is to enhance your skills and experience in a particular academic field and expose you to U.S. techniques or methodologies. Additionally, the J-1 program…

Jenny ZhanOctober 28, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

New Guidance on O-1 visa classification

On September 17, 2020 USCIS announced that it consolidate policy guidance on the O-1 visa in the USCIS Policy Manual. The USCIS Policy Manual is the agency’s centralized repository for USCIS’ immigration policies. The Policy Guidance on the O-1 visa classification…

Jenny ZhanOctober 26, 2020

Immigration

USCIS denied my employment-based petition. What are my options now? Can I sue the government?

In short, yes, you can sue the government if your petition has been denied. Not only that, at a time when the government is denying or delaying decisions at a record frequency, a lawsuit might be your most promising option…

Jenny ZhanOctober 9, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa

DOL and DHS Rolls out New H-1B, E-3, H-1B1, and PERM Regulations

Department of Labor Changes to the H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 Programs Effective October 8, 2020, The Department of Labor will raise the nonimmigrant H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 prevailing wage requirements and wages for the PERM labor certification program. The exact…

Jenny ZhanOctober 7, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic

ICE has announced that it is extending its relaxed I-9 employment verification procedures until November 19, 2020. In normal times, when an employee starts at a company, companies are obligated to completes the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. This verification is mandatory…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 16, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa L-1 Visa

I am an employee and my company has offered to sponsor me for an L-1 or H-1B visa. Which visa is the best option?

If you are working for a company abroad and you are given the option to transfer to the U.S., questions may arise as to which visa option is best for you. Usually your company will have a particular visa in…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 8, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can an E-2 Investor or E-2 Employee get W-2 income from another Company? Can I work for another company on my E-2 visa?

An E-2 visa is available to entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S. You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. While someone is in the U.S. on an E-2…

Jenny ZhanAugust 21, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic

ICE has announced today that it is extending its relaxed I-9 employment verification procedures for another 30 days, or until September 19, 2020. In normal times, when an employee starts at a company, companies are obligated to completes the I-9 Employment…

Jenny ZhanAugust 19, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa

USCIS Runs Second Lottery to Select More H-1B Cap Cases

USCIS has ran a second lottery to select more H-1B cap cases. USCIS began to notify employers the results of the second lottery run on August 14, 2020. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa suitable for individuals who have…

Jenny ZhanAugust 17, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Trump Signs Executive Order Reviewing Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Use of Nonimmigrant Workers

On August 3, the Trump Administration signed an executive order that ordered the review of federal contractor and subcontractor’s use of nonimmigrant workers and overseas labor on federal contracts. The purpose of the executive order is to determine whether U.S.…

Jenny ZhanAugust 11, 2020

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

New USCIS Policy Manual Clarifying EB-5 Funds Deployment

USCIS has issued a new policy manual on July 24 regarding the deployment of EB-5 funds. If you want a green card and have ever thought about starting or purchasing a business in the United States an EB-5 Investor Visa…

Jenny ZhanJuly 24, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa

E-3 visa questions and answers

The E-3 visa category was established in 2005 and the E-3 visa is a great visa option for Australian professionals who want to come to the U.S. to perform services in a specialty occupation. Please note that the E-3 visa…

Jenny ZhanJuly 24, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?

The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry. To qualify for an O-1B visa, you will have to submit…

Jenny ZhanJuly 24, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa

What is a Master’s degree exemption for the purposes of H-1B visa?

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. There are a limited number of H-1B petitions that USCIS can adjudicate every year - 65,000 Regular Cap petitions as set by the…

Jenny ZhanJuly 23, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Who is a cap exempt employer?

Jenny ZhanJuly 23, 2020

Approvals

O-1 approval with USCIS for a Experiential Designer

We just had an O-1B approval with USCIS for an experiential designer. The applicant works for a specialized marketing agency and was granted a 3 year extension. Although O-1 extensions are often granted for 1 year if the applicant is…

Jenny ZhanJuly 22, 2020

Questions & Answers

What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on OPT? What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on STEM OPT?

If you are currently in the U.S. working on a post-completion OPT or if you graduated university and you are currently looking for a job related to your field of study, you may be wondering for how many days in…

Jenny ZhanJuly 15, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Netherlands to Reopen Borders to Highly Skilled Migrants Regardless of Country of Residence

Coronavirus Update: Netherlands to Reopen Borders to Highly Skilled Migrants Regardless of Country of Residence Starting on July 2, 2020, The Netherlands have reopened their borders for permit holders, who with Highly Skilled Migrant long-term stay visas, and visa-exempt nationals…

Jenny ZhanJuly 13, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation?

Jenny ZhanJuly 9, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa

I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work?

The E-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. The visa is available to nationals from Australia only and is very similar to an H-1B visa. This visa category requires that the…

Jenny ZhanJuly 7, 2020

Approvals

TN Approval for an Accountant at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry

We just had a TN approval at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years and will work as an Accountant for a security company. TN applications for Canadian nationals are still being…

Jenny ZhanJuly 7, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my O-1 visa? What is O-3 visa?

The O-1 visa nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields. For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please click here. The O-2 nonimmigrant visa is for accompanying aliens who are coming temporarily to the United States solely to assist…

Jenny ZhanJuly 2, 2020

work | Scott Legal, P.C.

Proclamation suspending entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, J-1, and L visa workers extended until March 31, 2020

Can I work for a U.S. company from abroad? Do I need a U.S. visa to work for a U.S. company from abroad?

J-1 trainee visa: Q&A

J-1 internship visa: Q&A

New Guidance on O-1 visa classification

USCIS denied my employment-based petition. What are my options now? Can I sue the government?

DOL and DHS Rolls out New H-1B, E-3, H-1B1, and PERM Regulations

Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic

I am an employee and my company has offered to sponsor me for an L-1 or H-1B visa. Which visa is the best option?

Can an E-2 Investor or E-2 Employee get W-2 income from another Company? Can I work for another company on my E-2 visa?

Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic

USCIS Runs Second Lottery to Select More H-1B Cap Cases

Trump Signs Executive Order Reviewing Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Use of Nonimmigrant Workers

New USCIS Policy Manual Clarifying EB-5 Funds Deployment

E-3 visa questions and answers

How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?

What is a Master’s degree exemption for the purposes of H-1B visa?

Who is a cap exempt employer?

O-1 approval with USCIS for a Experiential Designer

What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on OPT? What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on STEM OPT?

Coronavirus Update: Netherlands to Reopen Borders to Highly Skilled Migrants Regardless of Country of Residence

How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation?

I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work?

TN Approval for an Accountant at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my O-1 visa? What is O-3 visa?

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