An overview of the employer’s requirements under the I-9 employment verification process.
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an approval on an E-2 visa renewal at the consulate in Toronto. The company is engaged in designing and…
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An overview of the employee’s requirements under the I-9 employment verification process.
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We just had a National Interest Waiver approval for an innovative entrepreneur who provides a unique solution in a particular space.
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The Biden Administration suspended COVID testing requirements for international air travelers starting on June 12.
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Our client, a South Africa national had his naturalization ceremony and received a Certificate of Naturalization today.
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The E-2 investor applicant can take draws from the E-2 business instead of a salary, but should be careful to effectively communicate this in the visa application.
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An overview of the USCIS premium processing service, including what it is, how to request it, and what to do if USCIS does not process the application in 15 business…
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Scott Legal today obtained another approval for an E-2 visa for a residential and commercial interior design company established in California.
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In March 2022, Congress passed legislation that re-authorized the EB-5 Regional Center program and set new investment minimums to qualify for the EB-5 green card, among other changes. Current minimums…
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A variety of U.S. immigration options exist for entrepreneurs who hold partial or full ownership of their companies: E-1, O-1, NIW, EB5, International Entrepreneur (IE) parole. The right vehicle for…
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Our EB-5 Direct Investment Petition was just approved! The applicant had an E-2 visa in the U.S. and used their E-2 business to move to a green card.
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Different restrictions apply for permitted employment activities during the 12-month post-completion OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension period, and students must take care to comply with all reporting requirements…
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Not all convictions require a US entry waiver, and a better approach is to request a Letter of Non-inadmissibility or a September Letter from the ARO to confirm you don’t…
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You could qualify as a management consultant for a TN visa if you have over 5 years of work experience in a field related to the consulting agreement.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce our most recent success in helping a client obtain a TN approval from Mexico. The position was under an economist position.
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Starting in January 2022, E-2 dependent spouses are authorized to work pursuant to their status if their status is designated E-2S; the process to confirm and correct this status is…
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Scott Legal had a recent approval of a removal of conditions application removing the 2 year conditional status on our client’s green card that was granted based on his marriage…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce that we just received an E-2 visa renewal approved at the consulate in Toronto. The company is a pizza restaurant located in North…
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As of April 2022, USCIS has stopped issuing combo cards in order to more quickly issue work permits that have suffered from significant backlogs. Applicants with a pending adjustment of…
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New FAM guidance clarifies standards for and benefits of E-2 company registration program at consulates.
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Since the International Entrepreneur Parole Program appears to be stalled, those interested in the program are encouraged to consider other options, including the E-2 investor visa.
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Scott Legal was able to successfully help a Citizen of Burma obtain Temporary Protected Status.
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It is possible to abandon a green card by filing the USCIS Form I-407. Those who plan to abandon their green card should be aware of potential consequences, including tax…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that we recently received an approval of an E-2 Visa at the U.S. Embassy in Toronto. The client specializes in the sale of…
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