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What you Need to Know About the E-1 Treaty-Trader Visa
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe E-1 Treaty Trader visa is a nonimmigrant classification that allows for a foreign national of a treaty-trader country (a country that maintains a treaty of commerce with the U.S.)[1] to be admitted into the U.S. for the purpose of engaging in international trade.[2] This…
5 Reasons a U.S. Tourist Visa Could Be Denied
The B-2 Visitor visa (also known as a tourist visa)[1] is a nonimmigrant visa that allows for a foreign national to visit the United States for the purpose of pleasure or medical treatment and lasts for a maximum period of six months. Once in the U.S., you can apply for an extension for up to…
The H-1B Visa Check List: Documents Needed
With the Cap-subject H-1B’s filing window just around the corner (the first five business days of April), many prospective applicants are anxious to begin gathering the necessary documents for their petition but are unsure what to provide.[1] There are two main aspects to the H-1B visa petition The petition itself. This focuses on whether…
Proving the Source of Investment Funds for the E-2 Visa
Investors and entrepreneurs considering an E-2 Investor visa[1] must establish clear evidence on the source of their investment funds. Understanding the source of funds requirement and how to show a legitimate source of funds is crucial to preparing a successful E-2 case.[2] What is the source of funds requirement? To qualify for the E-2 Investor…
Offit Kurman Attorney Kathryn E. Pettit Elected VP of MBCEA Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Kathryn E. Pettit, a construction law attorney with Offit Kurman, has been elected vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA).
The Super Shuttle
Recently a case involving large employer, Super Shuttle, highlighted the always vexing problem of whether certain individuals were properly classified as independent contractors or employees under the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”). Fortunately for Super Shuttle the disputed individuals were found to be independent contractors, not employees, a significant finding providing some reassurance to…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Inventions by Women
February 15th is the birthday of civil rights pioneer Susan B. Anthony. On this day, we honor our nation’s efforts to promote equal treatment for women. To honor the occasion, test your knowledge of the following items invented by women. Did you know in the early years of our nation’s history a woman could not obtain a patent in her own name because her property was required to be titled in the name of her father or husband?
M&A Nugget: As The World Turns
It is no secret that with the combination of a strong economy, many baby-boomers approaching retirement age and the accumulation of cash by buyers, M&A activity has been in a frenzy.
The Music Modernization Act
In a rare showing of bipartisanship in Congress last month, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) was signed into law on October 11, 2018 after being unanimously passed in both the House and the Senate. The MMA makes changes in an effort to bring U.S. copyright law up to date in an era of streaming and other digital distribution of music.
New York State Bar Association Honors Stuart B. Newman with David S. Caplan Award for Meritorious Service
The New York State Bar Association (NYBSA) has selected Offit Kurman attorney Stuart B. Newman to receive the David S. Caplan Award for Meritorious Service.
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