A non-immigrant visa is issued to an applicant when he or she has demonstrated that he/she qualifies for the visa. …
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Global Entry Program: line bypass for international travel
Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced a program allowing pre-approved travelers to go through an expedited clearance …
Naturalization/Green Card Affirmation
Business owners, officers and managers have to show proof of citizenship or permanent residency. In addition to a copy of …
Have the entrepreneurial bug?
Have you been considering launching a new business? You probably are wondering if this is a good time to take …
Minimizing bar brawls and other incidents
If you operate a bar and your patrons are increasingly being involved in “incidents” at or near your licensed premises, …
Terminating out-of-status employees
The termination of employees who have H-1B visas is permitted, but it requires employers to take additional steps. The employer …
Rule 14: Killer Lessons from the popular Shark Tank TV show
“Rule 14: Patents are extremely valuable.” Patents are an investment in your business. To potential investors or lenders, they evidence …
Problems for illegal immigrant attorneys
I read an article in the January 2013 ABA Journal about the “Dream Bar,” law school graduates who are illegal …
What is undue experimentation?
One of the factors in determining patentability is whether undue experimentation would be required. What is that? In order for …
Options to adjust from non-immigrant to permanent resident status
The most common question I hear as an immigration attorney is “How do I get my Green Card?” Unfortunately, there …