When navigating immigration waters, you always want the best team on your side. Knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough, and prompt are all words that just begin to describe how great Scott Legal is.

Attorney Ian Scott is one of the leading E-2 lawyers in New York. He is extremely capable and a pleasure to work with. I've conferred with many other Immigration lawyers, but Ian by far exceeds others as far as knowledge and is able to offer creative solutions to complex problems. I highly recommend his services.

Attorney Ian Scott is one of the leading E-2 lawyers in New York. He is extremely capable and a pleasure to work with. I've conferred with many other Immigration lawyers, but Ian by far exceeds others as far as knowledge and is able to offer creative solutions to complex problems. I highly recommend his services.

Great immigration lawyer and an E-2 visa specialist.

Ian Scott is not only brilliant and knowledgeable, but down to earth and a pleasure to interact with. He is a highly sought after Immigration lawyer, especially in the field of E-2 matters

Excellent in every respect !
I recently set up my company and received my E-2 investor visa in a timely and seamless way thanks to this team of professionals who have the experience and well-established processes in place.
Kelly, Ian and Jenny have all been extremely responsive, precise and friendly.
I would (and already have) highly recommend them.

I consulted with Ian about my pending I-751 petition for adjustment of status which I had already filed myself and ran into some issues with. Ian was available on a Sunday since I needed to take action regarding my missed interview first thing Monday morning. I really appreciated his solid advise and promptness in getting back to me. I would definitely hire Ian when I file my N-400 in the next couple of months and would highly recommend his services for anyone who needs an immigration attorney.

I dont even know where to begin with expressing how excellent the service from Scott Legal has been! Jose Rivera was my case worker, and he has been supportive and helping the whole way through my visa process. Ian Scott and his team are genuinely interested in helping you and their knowledge and dedication to you as a client is impeccable. I always got a response fairly quickly to my emails, the answers were in-depth explained and thoroughly thought out to offer you the best explanation. I just got my E-2 visa approved for 5 years, and I owe it all to this fantastic team! Not only did they help me with business strategy, legal advice, setting up my entity and making sure I got the best service possible, they´ve also taught me how to run a successful business in the city of New York. Thank you, Scott Legal! I highly, highly recommend their services and expertise!

Exceptional service from start to finish. This Team helped me get a visa to transfer a London employee to NY and I was truly impressed with the level of service that I received consistently. This is the only Team I will use moving forward, especially Kelly Weiner.

I was having a bad experience with another lawyer and feeling very frustrated and nervous about applying for my E2. After my first consultation with Ian I felt a HUGE relief. He answered all my questions and made me feel so much better about my situation. From there on out, him and his team (I was working with Kelly) were awesome to work with. They were always available when needed, they were nice (which is more than I can say for most other lawyers I reached out to for help). The whole process was made easier and I really appreciated that they took the time to prep me for the interview and what to expect. I would highly recommend using them!

I hired Ian Scott as our lawyer for our E2 visa application + we couldn’t have been happier with this choice. I personally interviewed 6 lawyers before deciding on hiring Ian.
It was important to me to hire a lawyer who took the time to speak with me, was clear + was always available to answer my questions.
During our initial phone call, Ian was professional, knowledgable, + took the time to explain things clearly + easily. What I found from most lawyers is I felt rushed + that I was taking up their time. This was not the case with Ian, after hiring Ian he NEVER made us feel rushed, always provided detailed answers and really took their time to ensure we had all the answers we needed throughout this process. He was also very quick to respond to all of our questions.
When it came time to interview Ian prepared us + made the visa process seemless. We were approved for our visa + couldn’t be happier. A large factor to our successful visa approval was no doubt due to Ian + his team. I recommend Ian + his staff without reservation!

I hired Scott Legal to help me complete my E1 visa application in late 2019, so that I could relocate to NYC to grow my business. Ian and his team were extremely professional, highly knowledgable, and fast. We started the process in October, and I had my visa in my passport by early January. USCIS had some additional, and somewhat tricky, questions for me, and Ian and his team dealt with them quickly and effectively -- leading to a successful petition. Throughout the process, whenever I had questions, Ian responded quickly by email or phone.

I'd highly recommend Ian for anyone who needs legal support for their E1 visa (or E2 visa, which is more common, but apparently very similar).

Scott Legal is an awesome and well run group. I called needing immigration advice and I got straight forward information and recommendations. My previous immigration attorney had misrepresented some issues but Scott legal was able to clarify my position and give me the advice I needed. I highly recommend them. They are friendly and empathetic and easy to work with.

This human being is so ethical with a good heart that he will make you have faith in justice again. He is not after money that’s for sure. I know he went to the best law school in the world. It doesn’t matter to me as he doesn’t use it at all. He is just a very ethical and decent person.

I highly recommend Jack Hong of Scott Legal. I have talked to a number of lawyers before pursuing my working visa application and I can confidently say that he is one of the best immigration lawyers here in New York. He made my O-1 visa case as strong as possible which got an approval in less than a week, with no RFE.

Effective, prompt, & dedicated will be the keywords I'd like to describe my immigration case working with Attorney Jack from Scott Legal. Ever since my O-1 visa petition started, Jack was really efficaciously and guided me on the critical documents that needed & filtered out the unnecessary's, from minimum preparation all the way to optimum credentials. Petition submitted and approved visa all happened in 1 month with his support, it's definitely a privilege to work with Jack from Scott Legal!

Ian and his team went above and beyond in helping me secure an E2 visa. When I first got the idea of applying for an E2 visa 4 months ago, I knew it was a very long stretch. Ian and his team helped me go from a weak application to a rock solid one, and I ended up getting approved for my E2 visa seamlessly.
In particular, I'd like do thank Michaela, Kelly and Jenny. Highly recommended team of professionals.

Ian and I are colleagues who collaborate when necessary to serve our clients best. He is my go-to for business immigration issues because of his firm’s collective knowledge, professionalism, and exceptional client services. It’s part of their culture, as I’ve seen in Kelly, Jenny, and others. I know when I refer clients to them, they will be well-served.

Ian was amazing in helping us securing an E Visa successfully. Our preparation was 10/10 and made me feel very prepared for the in-person interview at the Embassy. Furthermore his fee is very competitive and from working with another firm previously that had quite the prestigious reputation and charged about 40% more than him, I wish we would've learned about him and his team earlier. Also he's humble yet one can tell that he lives up to what you'd expect from a lawyer that graduated from Harvard.

Clear 5/5 stars for him and his firm and looking forward to working with him in the future.

Great advice, thank you very much!

Vast experience & knowledge, friendly and courteous communicators. Scott Legal provides tremendously helpful assistance in navigating your legal needs.

I found Ian via his blog through a google search when I was concerned that Donald Trump's immigration policy may impact the E-2 Investor visa. The blog, like Ian, was articulate, informative and professional. After reading I contacted Ian and retained him to assist in securing our E-2 Investor visa. Having previously hire a UK based lawyer and having to fire them for being unorganized and mis-informed Ian and Jose were the opposite. In 2 short month we put together the application binder of over 150 pages using My Case. Both Ian and Jose were extremely knowledgable and knew exactly what we needed for a successful application- which it was. I am very pleased that i found Ian and will continue to use them for all our company's US immigration needs.

Update!

I used Ian Scott Legal to secure our E-2 Investor visa back in in early 2017. I was so impressed with the level of expertise, attention to detail and organization that when i needed to get an E-2 employee visa for there was no doubt to whom I would turn too. And again no disappointment. From start to visa in hand was less than a month! Needless to say I will turn to Ian Scott Legal for any of our next requirements.

For the past few months I worked with Ian Scott and his team at Scott Legal P.C. to start my consulting company and get an E2 Investor visa.
Ian and his team have done a superb job with my challenging case and had my visa approved at the US Consulate General in Toronto. Ian was always responsive, helpful, and clear in his legal advice. Most importantly, Ian not only has a deep understanding of business immigration law, but he also knows understand the challenges of E2 visa entrepreneurship and tailored his approach accordingly. Throughout the emotional roller-coaster of starting a business on an E2 visa, I always felt like I was in safe hands and being given the best advice. Additionally, the team at Scott Legal prepared me very well for the visa interview, conducting multiple prep sessions and mock interviews. As such, on interview day I was ready for the toughest potential questions i could have gotten from the interviewing officer. As such, I have used Ian's legal services to draft additional legal documents for my firm -- Operating Agreement, Employment Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements. I strongly recommend Ian and his team to anyone considering starting a business on an E2 visa

I am so pleased with my experience at Scott Legal! Ian Scott was of tremendous help in my TN visa application process and I am confident that I may not have had these fortunate results had I not taken their assistance. I am endlessly grateful for the arduous efforts of the Scott Legal team and impressed with the meticulous and sharp quality of work. My visa application required an in-depth analysis of my work responsibilities and routines so Scott legal helped me draft my application by asking me the questions I could answer! What I do from 9 am to 6 pm daily. They made it all feel so easy and straightforward and not threatening or stressful at all which also gave me the confidence I needed to hand over my documents with a self-assured face.
Thank you for all of your help and hard work!

I have just got an E2 visa to move from the UK to the USA. I am setting up a food truck which is obviously not a standard office business. Ian Scott and his team approached the visa submission with common sense and sound rationale when other lawyers did not, for example, they advised me that I did not need an office lease as the truck was my "office", other lawyers I spoke to suggested I needed an office regardless of the business before applying. They have been extremely helpful throughout the process and communication lines have always been open and responsive.

I am really happy with Ian Scott and his team and could not speak more highly of them.

I got to know about E-2 investor visas from the blog posts written by Ian Scott. As the law office was in New York and I lived in California, I decided to talk to an attorney in California. After few weeks I realized that I was wasting my time and I should consult with Ian. I called Scott Legal, P.C. and got an appointment with Ian at 10 pm! After the consultation, I felt very confident. I decided to go ahead. Ian Scott and Jose Rivera started working on my case. They guided me through every step. The best thing was that Ian even answered my phone calls during weekends. Jose did the job very efficiently. He was very helpful. He made a brilliant business plan and set up the business entity properly. They do not charge any hidden or extra fees. Everything is crystal clear. No Lies and no fake promises. I got an RFE during the process. Ian and Jose took care of it very carefully and the E-2 visa got approved. I always thought my case was difficult but they never thought it could not be done and at last they did it. Scott Legal, P.C. is undoubtedly the best law firm for an E-2 visa.

After initial consultation with Ian Scott, I decided to go ahead with Scott legal for my E2 visa process. Ian Scott and his team worked with me step by step through the whole process. Scott legal not only work on legal side but they helped me with business entity, business plan and did the due diligence of the business. Another great thing about Ian is that he is approachable anytime. The whole process went very smooth. Finally, I received my E2 visa for 5 years. I will definitely recommend Scott legal and his team.

Mr. Scott showed his vast expertise in business immigration law and all the rules, regulations and procedures of the whole process for my work visa. His services are not only excellent and professional, he is a very personable, friendly and relaxed person. He is always available for any questions and concerns over the phone and e-mail and his response were always made in a timely manner - specially when time is of the essence in some immigration law cases.

I would recommend Mr. Scott to anybody looking for a lawyer who will deliver its work with outstanding quality.

Thank you to Ian and his team.
They are prepared, trained and very competent. They have handled and guided me thought the process of the E2 Visa and it was a great success.
I felt comfortable during the entire process, I am grateful now.
Sylvain Coulon Hypnotherapy NYC.

We worked with Scott Legal for a very delicate matter and they were amazing. The outcome was exactly what we hoped for and we would highly recommend them. They are responsive and offered various suggestions and solutions and this was hard to find when looking for a lawyer in the U.S. .

My law firm, Syed Law Firm, PLLC, hired Scott Legal, P.C. to assist a client of ours with writing a business plan for a business immigration matter. The quality of work was excellent. We were very pleased with the exceptionally high level of professionalism and responsiveness. The product was delivered on time and was well beyond the expectations of our client. I highly recommend Scott Legal, as business immigration experts, especially for L visas and E visas.

Ian Scott and his associates provide great legal advice. Highly recommended for legal services.

I would definitely recommend Ian to anyone looking for a great immigration lawyer. He was very responsive, replying immediately to my emails. He took efficiently care of my file. Everything went well and I got my Visa and work permit as soon as practicable. He also regularly kept me informed of my file's progress. Much appreciated.
I really trust him and in case I need again an immigration lawyer in the future, no doubt that I'll ask Ian.
Thank you very much Ian !!

Ian handled my E2 visa process from start to finish. All round, Ian provided a service that went well beyond expectations. Furthermore, it was a real pleasure to work with someone who was polite and well mannered during an inevitably arduous process.

After talking to many lawyers and comparing my options, Ian was the most polite and professional from our first phone call. What you want with any immigration case (or any other legal matter), is a great lawyer, not a disingenuous salesman (of which there are many in NYC unfortunately!). Many bulk business lawyers are clearly disinterested in your case and gloss over any details. From our first conversation Ian was upfront about any potential problems and willing to talk about details rather than avoiding them. He was also upfront and fair when it came to pricing.

In terms of execution, everything was handled perfectly and my visa was obtained exactly as expected.

Plenty of lawyers will deliver when it comes to getting your visa approved but when it comes to quality of service, Ian is exceptional.

Absolutely brilliant service, start to finish. We were provided with a very clear detailed process that we followed to the letter, and we were very pleased with the quality and clarity of our submission, which made the officiating visa office's task of reviewing our application very easy, clear to see the benefits, and we are very pleased we were successful in our application (first time).

I would highly recommend Ian and his assistant Kelly, for their legal and practical knowledge, as well as exceptional client service - including timeliness of responses and clarity when responding. If you are looking to make a visa application, I would also recommend using a lawyer of Ian and Kelly's standing, because this is a very technical area of law which needs to be adhered to, to the letter - from a current (non-practicing) corporate lawyer, even I would have had difficult ensuring everything was included as professionally and as succinctly as Scott Legal Services Inc. did.

Five stars.

I first contacted Ian to handle my E-2 Visa Application, but decided to hire him also for my legal entity set up and drafting my business plan. This proved to be the best decision I could have taken for this process, as his strong (work and academic) background in both business and legal matters proved to be helpful and insightful during the time he handled my case. So much so, that I even ended up hiring him to handle my LLC Publication as well.

Overall, he was very through, understanding, responsive and honest. He always gave me complete answers from both a legal and business perspective, and never tried to sugar coat the truth, which I greatly appreciated. The application that the consulate received was very detailed and complete, which I feel was the reason why my appointment went by so smoothly and short. After around 10 minutes, my visa was approved for 5 years.

I couldn't recommend Ian and his firm enough, and I look forward to keep working with him.

I was referred to Ian Scott and it was the most pleasant experience. From the first time I spoke with Mr. Scott he immediately put me at ease. His legal advice and expertise made me better educated in dealing with Canadian immigration and Boarder Patrol. I was denied entry without any justifiable cause and later that day I was permitted to enter the Country. With his legal advice he has helped me understand my rights. Since receiving Mr. Scott's legal advice I have not had any issues in any way. He was very prompt in responding to all of my questions or concerns. I would highly recommend anyone to use Mr. Scott for legal council due to his high level of professionalism, expertise and dedication. Thank you Ian Scott!

Ian Scott is knowledgeable about what he does. Any questions I had he was always available to answer them. He took his time to listen and gave sound and helpful advice. Anyone in need of an immigration lawyer I would gladly pass on Ian's info.

Ian is very knowledgeable about immigration, I have learned a lot from him. He has been a great mentor and his passion has made me love Immigration Law even more then I once did. I have and will continue to refer clients to his firm, because I know they will have first-class representation every time.

In my business, my success depends in part on the expertise and outside resources I can share with my clients. Whenever a client or I need expert legal advice and service I turn to Ian Scott. Ian Scott has been a vital and valuable resource to me over the years. Whether day or evening, I have been fortunate to have Ian always ready and willing to give his valued expertise.

J. Jones

From the initial phase of my case through to the conclusion (a decision strongly in our favor) Ian was on top of everything. He listened attentively when it was time to listen, and he spoke assuredly when it was time to speak. What was perhaps most impressive about Ian in the preparation phase was his strategic clarity with respect to the aspects of my case that were to be focused upon, and those that were not. He guided me through a simple, powerful plan of communication. I was thoroughly prepared for every single question that I would be asked, and yet at no time did I ever feel intimidated or overwhelmed. I felt confident. I felt ready. Ian explained the process, the strong points, the weak points, and the points that could be taken either way. Ian researched the entity that was on the other side of the case as well as all aspects of the proceedings that might come into play. He told me how he would direct the aspects of the proceedings that were within his power to direct, and he told me different ways in which he would respond when it came to cetain things that are beyond the direct contol of any lawyer (such as possible things that may or may not be introduced/claimed by the other side). It was most comforting to hear the depth with which he had thought things out. And I loved that while he had notes, he wasn't constantly referring to them, as he seemed to have memorized everything! He had notes, but he was clearly ready to go without them.

As the actual case played out, it was impressive to experience things taking shape precisely as he said they would. During the case, there were some times that I had to hold back laughter, as Ian's style of communication was what I can only describe as devastatingly minimalist... On one hand, he gave the opposition absolutely nothing to work with, and on the other hand, when he did make a point or ask a question, it was done in such a way that the opposition was damned if they did and damned if they didn't... Almost anything they could have said in response would have sounded bad, and yet if they said nothing at all then that would have looked even worse. It got to the point where the opposition actually began nodding in agreement/concession when certain points were made by myself and/or Ian. The opposition had been thoroughly outplayed, particularly impressive seeing as how some aspects of my case could have been interpreted in more than one way. Ian was able to establish and reinforce an interpretation of the facts that was advantageous to our winning of the case. Simply put, via preparation, expertise and his ability to deliver when things actually got under way and the pressure was on, Ian was brilliant.

Ian Scott helped us during a very difficult time providing sound legal advice. He took the time to fully understand our situation and was always available to answer questions or provide comments. Scott Legal services provided us with the expertise we needed.

Scott and his team are nothing less than phenomenal; and even that word doesn't do justice for this team. I was guided accordingly with spot on accuracy and honesty. If I was to summarize Scott and his team in 3 words; these words will be: Professional, Honest, Patient.

Craig A

I retained Ian Scott to draft a few legal documents for my family. He was incredibly helpful and professional and I would highly recommend his services.

The moment I began utilizing Scott Legal Services, P.C., they put my mind at ease. They assisted me with all of my business needs and were very professional and informative. They take a client focus that I rarely see and I would not hesitate recommending them. Thank you Scott Legal Services, P.C. for starting my company off on the right path.

Mr. Scott and his firm assisted me with my business start-up and drafted my complex operating agreement for a multiple partner LLC. They did an excellent job helping me decide between a corporation and an LLC and also guided me through the capital raising processes. The firm explained all of the aspects of raising capital and thoroughly explained our complex member agreement. Mr. Scott was also able to work with the multiple partners and facilitated an easy working relationship. I have since referred several clients to him and will continue to do so.

I highly recommend Mr. Scott. He is probably the utmost competent lawyer in New York. I've met with many attorneys before coming to Ian. Most of them would rush me through expensive appointments.

Ian was calm, patient and extremely attentive and responsive. I bombarded him with questions and he always remained professional and took great care to ensure that queries were answered to me in details. Whether it was through a quick email or a phone call, Ian was always available and prompt whenever I needed him. He was there to answer all my legal questions, or just to assure me that things were in order.

I'm very thankful to Ian, and I highly recommend him to all my friends who need an immigration attorney. You simply can't go wrong with him.

Best treatment, and level of the knowledge and professionalism. Ian Helped my case get resolved smoothly.
Strongly recommend his services.

I have retained Ian's services for issues related to immigration and visas, and have found him to be very responsive, and knowledgeable, and he immediately follows up with articles he has written on the subject for more details, and other reference sites to ensure that you are sufficiently armed with advice and dependability. He is exceptionally professional and is someone that I feel very confident in representing me in legal matters.