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EB-5 Investor Visas – USCIS Redeployment Policy Change Announcement
Originally posted 07.28.20, content updated 01.22.24 This blog post may contain information that was accurate at the time of publication but could become outdated over time. We strive to provide relevant and timely content, but circumstances, facts, and data can change. Users are encouraged to verify the current status of any information presented and seek…
H-1B Request for Evidence: Common Questions and How to Prepare
Originally posted 04.17.20, content updated 01.18.24 There are six common requests for evidence from USCIS. This article will quickly outline what these requests are. The most common requests for evidence from USCIS are the following: Needs of the Petitioner for the Services of the Beneficiary Specialty Occupation Maintenance of Status Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises…
H-1B Workers with Part Time Work and Multiple Employers
Originally posted 07.24.19, content updated 01.18.24 Although the H-1B non-immigrant visa status has many restrictions, it does allow H-1B employees to work for more than one employer under H-1B status as well as work part-time. H-1B visa holders are eligible to work full-time, part-time, and for one or more employers, so long as they qualify…
Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning
Welcome to Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning; in this blog series, I will delve into the rarified world of international estate planning, shedding light on possible pitfalls and slip-ups. Blunder No. 1: Two Wills That Revoke Each Other A Will drafted in the U.S. may not be enforceable in another country,…
Trademarks in Your Cereal Bowl: A Closer Look at Post’s Fruity Pebbles Trademark Application
It’s likely that you, your kids, or your grandchildren have eaten them. Have you ever thought, though, that you could identify what you are eating just by the fact that multicolor rice crisps are in your bowl? It’s probably not the first thing you think of while you are eating, paying more attention to their…
Key Highlights of Maryland House Bill 253
On Wednesday, the Economic Matters Committee introduced House Bill 253 (the “Bill”) for the purpose of clarifying and amending the Cannabis Reform Act. Here are several key highlights: The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (“ATCC”) will develop best practices to regulate the cannabis industry, focusing on public health measures. The ATCC seeks to regulate medical…
OK at Work: Review Season – Compensations and Your Business’s Objectives
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss comp review season and strategies employers should consider in evaluating compensation and communicating with employees. Employers should make sure that incentive compensation is aligned with the business’s strategic objectives. Of course, in Maryland, these adjustments must be considered along with the increase to a…
Israeli Citizens Eligible for E-2 Treaty Investor Visas as of May 1, 2019
Originally posted 08.23.19, content updated 01.15.24 The U.S. Embassy in Israel recently announced a long-awaited development that would open the doors to Israeli citizens looking to make an investment in the United States. The U.S. and Israel signed a treaty investor agreement, allowing for Israeli citizens to be eligible for E-2 Treaty Investor visas in…
L1 Visa Document Checklist
Originally posted 08.23.19, content updated 01.12.24 L1 Visa Document Checklist L-1 petitioners and their sponsors must meet the stringent requirements under US immigration rules to submit extensive supporting documentation that supports the application for an intracompany transfer visa. The following L1 visa document checklist summarizes the paperwork that will be needed to evidence applicant eligibility….
M&A Nugget: The Letter of Intent Tug of War
Originally posted on 7/24/22, content updated on 1/11/24 Here is the scenario – you have been discussing the sale of your business with third parties for many months, if not years, and finally, one or two investors stand out above all the rest and are ready to take the next step – offer you a…
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