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When to Hire an Amazon Seller Attorney
An intellectual property attorney can analyze whether your product is, in fact, a counterfeit product that infringes on a registered trademark, but often, these claims are brought against sellers who are legally selling authentic products.
USCIS Allows Refiling of Rejected H-1B Petitions from FY2021
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will accept refiled fiscal year 2021 (FY2021) H-1B cap-subject petitions that were initially rejected or administratively closed because their requested start date was after October 1, 2020.
How to Start a Professional Practice in New York
At Xu Law Group, one of our areas of specialty is to help professionals set up their own practice legally. We work with physicians, dentists, pharmacists, psychiatrists, architects, engineers, physical therapists, designers and coaches to establish their businesses within the state of New York.
The Ultimate Guide to OPT (Optional Practical Training)
Under U.S. immigration law, Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a type of temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Under OPT, students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion).
A Roadmap for International Student Entrepreneurs (Pt. I)
The journey from an F-1 international student to a successful entrepreneur is not easy. In this article, we will discuss a few legal pathways for international students to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams in the USA.
How to Avoid Abandoning Your Green Card during COVID-19
This article shows you how to apply for a travel document or reentry permit to safely return to the US after a period of stay abroad.
A Guide to Employment based Green Card via the PERM Labor Certification Process
Obtaining the US Green Card is a multi-step process. In this guide, I will show you the steps involved in an employment based green card petition.
What does Biden’s Presidency Mean for Immigration?
President-elect Joe Biden has pledged in the first 100 days of his administration to implement a number of immigration-related actions that will walk back a laundry list of Trump-era restrictions. Below is a list of Biden’s immigration plans:
Reforming the visa program for temporary workers in select industries that depend on seasonal and short-term workers.
Ensuring that high-skilled temporary visas “not be used to disincentivize recruiting workers already in the U.S. for in-demand occupations.”
What is the E-2 Treaty Investor VISA and How Can I Apply?
E-2 TREATY INVESTOR VISA SUMMARY:
The E-2 treaty investor visa was established to facilitate trade between the U.S. and its treaty countries. It is only available to nationals from countries that have an E-2 treaty with the United States. It allows the foreign investor to live and work in the United States. It can also be used for managers and essential employees of larger companies to be brought over to the U.S.
E-2 TREATY INVESTOR VISA ELIGIBILITY:
How to Apply for a Marriage Green Card
Congratulations, love birds! Are you ready for the next big chapter of your life? For many U.S. citizens, marrying a foreign partner can seem like a daunting task. In this article, we will dive into the requirements and processes of applying for a green card for your sweetheart.
What is the O-1 Visa and How Do I Apply?
The O-1 visa is also known as the "Extraordinary Ability Visa." This Visa is designed for people with exceptional skills in science, education, business, athletics, and arts, including performing arts.
There are two types of O-1 VISA, O-1A and O-1B.