Book Excerpt: FAQs about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 Students
Giselle Carson Jun 29, 2017 in FAQ
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Here is an excerpt from the “F-1 Visa for Students” chapter in Giselle Carson’s book Beyond the H-1B: A Guide to Work Visa Options for Employers, Foreign Nationals, and Graduating Students, which is available for purchase on Amazon. Is CPT a separate visa status? No, CPT is a benefit of F-1 status. While engaged in CPT, you are still considered to be in F-1 status under the visa sponsorship of your college or university. Does […]
Continue ReadingKISS’ Gene Simmons – and the Importance of a Proper Trademark Search
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Jun 29, 2017 in Intellectual Property
Recently, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that rock star Gene Simmons of KISS filed a trademark application to register the “devil horns” hand symbol. He claimed that he first used the hand gesture in commerce on November 14, 1974. Unfortunately, the hand gesture may be considered generic, since it is used by many musicians, including being featured on the album cover of the Beatles’ 1966 single, Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby. The gesture is also similar to the […]
Continue ReadingMarks Gray P.A., lawyers for enterprise, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly revamped website. The new website is located at the same address: https:// www.marksgray.com/. The site features clean, uncluttered design, enhanced content, a comprehensive overview of the firm, attorney bios, contact information, updated news, links to social media, blogs, newsletters, and easy access to essential information. The website also features an immigration and intellectual property section. The Marks Gray website will […]
Continue ReadingUSCIS Plans for a New Form I-9
Giselle Carson Jun 28, 2017 in Agencies (CBP, DHS, DOL, DOS, USCIS, ICE)
The latest Form I-9 just went into full effect on January 22, 2017, but there’s another Form I-9 in the works already! USCIS planned to issue the new form by July 17th, 2017. However, the new administration put a freeze on all new regulations, so it may be delayed until September 17, 2017 or later. Here’s what you can expect from the new release. Why is there a new revision already? The revision was primarily […]
Continue ReadingThe Department of Labor recently released the top occupations, states, and employers submitted for the H-1B. Perhaps not surprisingly, the top five occupations are related to computer sciences. California submitted nearly 25% of the applications received. And some of the top employers include Deloitte Consulting, LLP; Cognizant Technology Solutions, US Corporation; and Apply, Inc. Here are the complete Top 10 lists:
Continue ReadingIt’s good to know that some foreign nationals have a 10- or 60-day grace period to prepare to begin employment, plan to depart the United States, or take action to extend, change, or otherwise maintain lawful status. These grace periods are discretionary and do not provide for work authorization, but they can be very helpful to provide lawful status during a transition period, such as a change of employer. Who is eligible for a 60-day […]
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