A non-immigrant visa is issued to an applicant when he or she has demonstrated that he/she qualifies for the visa. Depending on the type of visa issue...
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 proce...
Naturalization/Green Card Affirmation
Business owners, officers and managers have to show proof of citizenship or permanent residency. In addition to a copy of a legible copy of a naturali...
Have the entrepreneurial bug?
Have you been considering launching a new business? You probably are wondering if this is a good time to take the leap. Business ownership is a lifest...
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, you should be concerned ab...
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 should write a certifi...
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 several th...
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 immigrants and seek to be admitted t...
What is undue experimentation?
One of the factors in determining patentability is whether undue experimentation would be required. What is that? In order for a patent disclosure to ...
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 is no clear-cut answer. This ques...