Market competition is what makes us better. It is the motor that pushes businesses to invest in quality and to focus on providing the best possible service for consumers. However, competing alone may not be always the answer. There are different kinds of businesses or companies whose joint eff...
The priority date is the date that USCIS uses as a reference to inform the public whether visas are available. Visas are available considering the country of nationality of the applicant and the priority date. For instance, a U.S. citizen requests a green card for his sister. Said application was...
A green petition for a family member that is outside the United States is called "Consular Processing". The name is explained by the fact that the process is completed, in part, after an interview with a consular office in the country of residence of the family member who wants to become a U....
When a person wants to travel to the United States, there are two possibilities, that he/she comes with a non-immigrant visa or that he/she comes with an immigrant visa or a green card. However, how is that possible? Well, in this post we will review the matter regarding immigrant visas. The ...
What is a Visa? To enter the United State a person must be granted permission based on an immigration petition or status. A visa is a conditional authorization granted to a person who files a petition with the appropriate embassy, consulate, or with the United States Citizenship and Immigratio...
Before starting the registration of a trademark think about clearance and use in commerce. In regard to clearance, the analysis is focused on determining whether the applicant can register this trademark and whether there is anyone with a better right or anyone with a viable claim against the registration.
After all the time and focus that took to get your green card and later your citizenship, it is so taught to see that the USCIS actually messed up and gave you a wrong name. Well, we can fix that.
A U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident may file an immigration petition on behalf of his/her spouse if they entered into a real marriage. This means, that the marriage must be recognized as a legal marriage in the state where the couple married. Accordingly, if the couple marries in a country that does not recognize legal effect to their union, that may have to remarry in another country or state to file a marriage-based petition in the United States.
At the of a business relationship, everyone wants to take his part of the deal and walkway. From the start to the end of a business relationship it is important to put things in writing so that each party knows its rights and responsibilities. The document describing such a business relationship should be drafted to address, among others, what will happen with the assets and liabilities of the business. If the document was complete enough the possibility of a conflict is less.
The Board of Directors can meet by means of an online conference as longs proper protocols are followed and the members receive proper notice in regard to the date and time to attend the meeting.
Given the speed at which technology and globalization move, small businesses had to transition to online commerce. In this context, the fact that sales are now completed online creates opportunities but also risks. Ecommerce has resulted in access to multiple channels of communication with cons...
We all know that creativity and innovation in designing a great trademark are very important. However, there may be a time when a symbol or sign, already in the market, is the one.
While businesses and entrepreneurs are worried about lawyers ruining deals, lawyers are worried about getting good ones. Although some deals might be closed by a shake of hands, whether you are dealing with long term business partners or new well-referenced contacts, it is always advisable to c...
Luego de que una solicitud de residencia permanente se ha enviado junto con toda la documentación requerida, de que la visa se hace disponible y de que el caso es revisado por una oficial de inmigración, es posible que usted reciba por correo una forma I-797C "Notice of Action" para atender una entrevista. La forma I-797C le informará del lugar, la fecha y la hora de su cita ante el oficial de inmigración que tiene su solicitud.
The notarization of documents is the affirmation of a Notary Public as to the true identity of the person signing a document. New York notaries are empowered to administer oaths and affirmations, take affidavits, support the work of legal staff during depositions, and receive and certify acknowledgments or proofs of formal documents like deeds, powers of attorney, among others.
After selecting a corporate entity for your business, coming to an agreement with your partners, and submitting all the necessary paperwork with the Department of State, your business entity will finally come to life. However, this is not the last step you take before your entity is fully organized. Now, it is necessary to take additional steps to elect directors and officers, organize your books, select a fiscal year, ratify contracts, make a decision about the compensation of those at the executive level, among others. These next steps can feel overwhelming, but if you have a clear idea of what those steps are, it will be easier to complete them.
An RFE is a formal request. If the petitioner and the beneficiary of an immigration case are represented by counsel the RFE will be sent to the attorney and a copy will be sent to the petitioner and the beneficiary. All RFEs are subject to a deadline or time limit. As a consequence, if a person is not represented by counsel he/she must be very diligent and careful when answering the RFE.
Before a trademark is registered there is an examining procedure and the registration is published so that others can oppose it. The examining procedure and the possibility of opposing or canceling a trademark registration are procedures created by the law to allow trademark owners to defend their marks. This means, that if a trademark owner is not diligent in defending and enforcing its rights, the law by itself cannot do much.
On October 12th, in South America, it is called "Dia de la Raza" (Day of Race). On this day, people gather to honor the traditions and cultural heritage of the people of the Americas, who have contributed to enrich western society with their art, songs, dance, and more.
Photo by Jill Evans from Pexels To deal with stress, to react against injustice, to make fun of what is absurd and to give voice to others, humans have created many forms of art. Cartoons are one the most remarkable forms of art because they are ageless. Cartoons appeared for the first time arou...
Al igual que otros beneficios o solicitudes de inmigración, la concesión de un permiso de trabajo tiene condiciones. Muchas de esas condiciones están vinculadas al estatus migratorio subyacente del trabajador. Sin embargo, una condición que se aplica a todos los trabajadores, a menos que sea...
Without a valid work authorization document, the situation of a family can become difficult, especially considering that getting a job legally in the United States is impossible without this document. Accordingly, it is always good to prevent delays at the initial step of the EAD renewal process.
Dicen que cuando uno se aprende las respuestas entonces le cambia las preguntas. Exactamente eso suele pasar en materia de inmigración, por ello es tan importante contar con la asesoría legal adecuada. Para darle un poco de contexto a esta noticia recordemos que el 26 de junio de 2020, USCI...
Have you heard that when you learn the answers, then, they change the questions? Exactly that usually happens in immigration matters, which is why it is so important to have adequate legal counsel. On June 26, 2020, USCIS announced the issuance of a new rule that modifies the regulations of ...
Unless you are the creator, the author, or the owner of a piece of content (let's say a picture, a drawing, a song, a character, etc.) you need to practice some due diligence and be sure you have the authority to use that content for advertising purposes.
