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Fiancé(e) or Spouse Based Petitions – Interview Preparation
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantMarriage Based Petition – Interview Questions During a marriage based green-card interview, you and your spouse or fiancé(e) will be asked a series of questions by the United States immigration authority. For an adjustment of status or visa interview, typically you will only be asked…
Resources to Prepare You for U.S. Immigration Interviews
Below is a list of helpful videos and resources to help you prepare for your marriage based/green card petition interviews with the USCIS officer: Videos: Family Based Petitions: 17 Practical Tips: US Immigration Interview Marriage Petition Interview Process: Preparation, the Interview, and After the Interview: Preparing for Green Card Interview Interviews for Different Immigration Matters…
Franchise Facts: Franchise Fees – I Have to Pay What? | Part 1
Most new franchisees know that franchisors charge fees for the privilege of buying and owning a franchise. But many do not understand their total fee obligations until they have already embarked on the journey. It is important for franchisees to fully understand the fees currently in place, as well as any fees that may be…
The 2017 Tax Act Eliminated Deductions For Entertainment, But IRS Issues Guidance Stating That Business Meals Remain Partially Deductible
Prior to the change made by the 2017 Tax Act, taxpayers could deduct up to 50 percent of entertainment expenses if they were related to business activity (e.g., business discussions were held) and were not lavish. Similarly, prior law (Sec. 274(n)(1)) generally limited the deduction for food and beverage expenses to 50% of the amount…
Read Delete: Successful Entrepreneurs
When you think of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, it can be hard to imagine a time when they were not successful. However, many of them faced huge failures on the path to where they are today. This list serves as a reminder that failure is a reality for entrepreneurs at every level….
The Weekly Scenario: How to Prevent Family Fights Over Your Will
Question: How can I prevent my family, who doesn’t get along very well, from fighting over my Will? Answer: Beneficiaries who do not get along with each other or are accustomed to ‘lawyering up’ when they don’t get their way, will find a way to fight. The more there is to fight over, the greater the reason…
Why Owners, Contractors, & Design Professionals Need A Mass Tort Litigator On Their Team – Part 6
Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 If you, like me, eat at least one apple a day, you will know why owners, contractors, and design professionals need a Mass Tort Litigator on their team. As I stated in a prior blog post, polyurethane foam is the world’s best…
Co-tenant Protections Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), 50 U.S.C. Ann. § 3955, affords certain protections and rights to tenant-servicemembers with regard to lease agreements. Landlords typically have a working knowledge of these rights as they relate to the tenant-servicemember, but questions often arise with leases that contain an additional tenant or tenants and how the tenant-servicemember’s…
Saturday Side Hustle: Venturing into the Food Business
Many businesses are developed by entrepreneurs out of their garages, during off-hours and on weekends. I think the more interesting ideas typically start this way which is why I decided to start this blog series about the legal requirements associated with some of the most popular side hustle ideas I’ve heard, like the one seen in…
Offit Kurman Selected as Finalist in 2018 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Greater Maryland has selected Offit Kurman as a finalist in the 2018 Torch Awards for Ethics. The annual award honors Maryland-based organizations that demonstrate high standards of honesty and integrity and a commitment to advancing marketplace trust. Other finalists this year include All-Pro Placement Service, Inc.; Cheaper Than a Geek; Electronic Billing &…
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