I watched the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma from a distance, but not without pain. My residence was underwater, and neighbors and pets who stayed behind were evacuated by boat, one by one. Obviously, there is much to do, but what is key from the legal side? I...
Year: 2017
Do You Need a License to Show That Movie?
A homeowner’s association has a pool movie night. A dentist plays movies in their waiting room. A church shows a film in their community room. In each of these situations, material protected by copyright law is shown in a public setting. If the organization did not...
What Is a Labor Condition Application?
When Not to Register a Trademark
Trademarks are a fantastic way to secure your brand. But how do you know if you really need to invest the time and expense in registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? There are at least four reasons a trademark registration...
Meeting Professionals International Magazine Interview
Giselle was recently interviewed by Meeting Professionals International magazine about tips to facilitate travel abroad for meetings due to recent changes to US immigration law. You can read her thoughts and advice on page 9. Download the Article.
Success Story: Consulate Officer Goes Rogue
Last week, we received the following email from a client: “Unfortunately, my visa wasn't approved. It's been placed under special administrative processing. “The lady who interviewed me was not very nice, nor did she seem to understand how my role was specialized and...
Alert: Requests for Additional Evidence for H-1B Petitions
Imagine winning a coveted lottery. You are over the moon… and then someone threatens to take your deserved, well-documented, and legally required win away. This is what is happening to many employers and foreign nationals that were fortunate to be selected under the...
New Green Card Requirement for Applicants Will Lead to Massive Backlogs
On October 1, 2017, USCIS will start in-person interviews for employment-based green card applicants, which is something that has not been done in over a decade. Due to the change, there will be much longer wait times to finalize the employment-based green card...