Under immigration law there two legal concepts that could potentially bar a noncitizen of the United States in seeking an immigration benefit. Legal or lawful immigration status relates to the…
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On June 30, 2021, the EB-5 Regional Center Program was suspended when Congress could not reach an extension agreement. The EB-5 program, also known as the Million Dollar Green Card,…
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Green card applicants who apply from within the U.S. go through a process called adjustment of status. Applicants who apply from abroad go through a process called consular processing at…
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E-1 visa change of status approved at the USCIS California Service Center. The applicant was a Canadian national who provided the online mentoring/consulting services.
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These are two immigration concepts addressing the physical presence of a noncitizen in the United States.
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L1A executive approval at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The approval was granted for 3 years and the business provides accounting and financial services for accountants.
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E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant, a national of Canada, will operate a photography, painting, and design studio in Texas.
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B1/B2 visitors should take care not to give the appearance that they are de facto residing in the United States and plan their travels accordingly. Extensions of stay is recommended…
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We prepared a comprehensive business plan for an E-2 client that was just approved in London. U.K. nationals can obtain an E-2 visa for 5 years and it can be…
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An introduction to the H-1B1 visa and why it is a good option for nationals of Chile or Singapore.
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When a co-owner is not applying for an E-2 investor visa, business expenses do not need to be divided evenly between the co-owners.
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E-2 investors may have business partners as long as they account for the E-2 requirements regarding ownership and investment.
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The Department of Homeland Security announced on March 3, 2021 that Ukraine has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as a result of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine.
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Scott Legal just had another Canadian TN approval. The applicant was granted the approval under the category of Attorney, hired because of her legal and computer skills training to assist…
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Under INA 245(k) certain employment-based green card applicants are able to adjust status even if they have failed to maintain status, engaged in unauthorized employment and/or violated the terms of…
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Why the U.S. government denies passports to diplomat children, and how they can pursue citizenship.
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How an international student can change from F-1 to E-2 status.
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The initial registration period for the FY2023 H-1B cap has opened today, March 1, at noon Eastern Standard Time and run through noon EST on March 18, 2022.
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For FY2023 the H-1B registration period will run from March 1, 2022 at 12:00pm EST through Mach 18, 2022 at 12:00pm EST. During that time employers can submit registrations for…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce our latest TN Visa approval. The TN was approved for a Canadian National for 3 years under the lawyer category.
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Entering the end of President Biden’s first full year, there are a few noticeable trends to note with respect to the government’s enforcement policies against noncitizens living in the United…
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The government’s new prosecutorial discretion policy implementation has been slow moving with some disturbing as well as some promising trends to report.
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The DS160 is an online form that is submitted as part of a nonimmigrant visa application.
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Scott Legal just had an E-2 approval from the U.S. Consulate in Singapore, for a company that will has acquired and will operate a smoothie franchise in California.
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Can a F-1 student work on campus without CPT or OPT? How do I make sure I am complying with the law?
In narrow limited circumstances, a student on F-1 visa may be able to engage in paid work on-campus or off-campus without CPT or OPT.
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