Scott Legal, P.C. just had an H-1B Cap Petition approved by the Nebraska Service Center. The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Vermont Service Center and was…
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On May 19, 2021, the Department of State officially rescinded a Trump era H-1B regulation that would have tightened the criteria for the H-1B program.
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USCIS has issued guidance on the regional center program, which is set up expire on June 30, 2021, at midnight.
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had another E-2 visa approval in Toronto. The national was from Canada and the application was an E-2 visa renewal. The company is a custom software…
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had an E-2 visa approval in Toronto. The national was from Spain and the application was an E-2 visa renewal.
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We just had an O-1A Petition approved by USCIS! The petition was filed under the Premium Processing at the Vermont Service Center and was approved in 6 days.
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USCIS has announced on June 11, 2021 that work permits (employment authorization cards) for those applying for adjustment of status can now be issued for a maximum of two year.
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USCIS has released information on the FY 2022 H-1B lottery that ran in April 2021. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in…
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There is a new tool in the immigration toolbox for startup founders and entrepreneurs who wish to pursue their business venture in the United States. The International Entrepreneur (IE) Parole…
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There are several ways to obtain a green card through your US family relatives. In this article, we explain more about obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S.…
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced on May 25, 2021 that temporary protected status has been extended to Burma nationals. This designation will initially run from May 25, 2021…
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L-1 Petition Approved by USCIS Without a Request for Evidence.
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On June 22, 201, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled to reinstate the EB-5 Investment Fees to $500,000.
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The EU will introduce a new list of safe countries and although the United States is not expected to be on the safe list, fully vaccinated travelers from the United…
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India has been added to a list of travel banned countries due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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Starting on May 17, 2021, USCIS will suspend biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2, and E dependents; this includes the E-1 Trader Visa, E-2 Investor Visa, and E-3 Specialty Occupation Visa…
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Scott Legal just had a TN Visa approval at the Peace Bridge port of entry. The applicant was granted a TN Visa to work as a Graphic Designer.
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Scott Legal just had an E-2 approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. This was an E-2 renewal petition. The petition was submitted in May and a few weeks later, the Consulate…
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On April 28, The State Department expanded National Interest Exception to students, journalists, and those providing vital support for critical infrastructure. This expansion will apply to the following countries and…
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The International Entrepreneur Rule is a new immigration category that is available to entrepreneurs who start a business in the U.S. that has a benefit to the U.S. An entrepreneur…
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The International Entrepreneur Rule is a new visa program that allows entrepreneurs to live and work in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the…
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The International Entrepreneur Rule is a new visa program that allows entrepreneurs to live and work in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the…
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The International Entrepreneur Rule was recently restarted in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the U.S. for up to 5 years if they meet…
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The International Entrepreneur Rule was recently restarted in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the U.S. for up to 5 years if they meet…
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The US Supreme Court ruling of June 7, 2021, held that TPS holders must have a lawful admission in order to become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).
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