In order to qualify for an O-1 visa, it is important to convince USCIS that you are successful and well-respected in your specific field. One accomplishment that can go a long way towards proving this argument is if you have served as a judge over other people's work....
Month: June 2021
Check out Ed Booth on Channel 4 News!
Check out Marks Gray aviation attorney Edward Booth, coined as News4Jax's "Aviation Expert," interviewed by Channel 4 on a recent tragic plane accident in Duval County. https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/06/27/fatal-plane-crash-in-arlington-on-sunday-morning/
12 Marks Gray Attorneys Named to 2021 Florida Super Lawyers Lists!
Please join us in congratulating the 12 Marks Gray attorneys who have been named to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers & Rising Stars lists! Less than 5% of attorneys are honored by Super Lawyers and less than 3% are Rising Stars within each region! 2021 Florida Super...
Trademark Registration or Copyright Registration, What is the Difference, and Do I Need One?
Do you own a business? Or are you an author, photographer, or composer who openly publishes your work? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it might be beneficial to ask yourself: “Do I own any trademarks? Have I published any works that need copyright...
O-1 Questions: What Published Materials and Awards Show You’re at the Top of Your Field?
When applying for an O-1 visa, you may need to show evidence of working “at the top of your field”. This could include internationally recognized awards and publications. You may wonder, what are some specific examples of these materials? What awards or publications...
VIDEO: June Immigration Updates
Check out Marks Gray Business Immigration & Compliance attorney Giselle Carson's June Immigration updates!
Joint Ownership of Intellectual Property Means You Cannot Act Alone
I recently came across an interesting legal case involving joint ownership and trademark registration. Here is an overview of the case and its implications. Yogi Bhajan was an Indian-born yoga and spiritual teacher who introduced his version of Kundalini yoga to the...
What Does a Foreign National Need to Do to Apply for an O-1 Visa?
If you have looked into the O-1 visa and determined that you qualify, the next step is figuring out what you must do to apply. Since this visa is employer-specific, that means that either they or their designated agent has to complete Form I-129 with an O supplement...