Our Constitution requires that every 10 years the federal government counts every person residing in the United States. According to the Census Bureau: "Citizens of foreign countries who are living in the United States, including members of the diplomatic community,...
Month: April 2020
USPTO Extend Deadlines Due to Coronavirus
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (or CARES Act) was signed into law at the end of March 2020. Provisions within the CARES Act allowed the USPTO and the TTAB to grant extensions of time for certain filings. The USPTO swiftly announced last week...
From Our Neighborhood to Yours: Spring is Here!
Extension of USCIS Office Closures
Since March 18, in-person services have been suspended at USCIS application support centers (ASCs ), asylum offices, and field offices due to COVID-19. These closures are now extended until May 3 at least. USCIS offices are expected to reopen May 4 provided closures...
USCIS Sued to Seek Extensions of Expiring Legal Status
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has refused many requests to temporarily toll deadlines and the expiration dates for foreign nationals legally present in the United States, including dates related to lawful status and work authorization. Last week,...
How Do Employers Comply with the H-1B LCA Notice Requirements in Light of COVID-19?
The H-1B regulations require employers to notify employees of their intent to hire H-1B nonimmigrant workers via a “Posting Notice” prior to filing the H-1B nonimmigrant petition. The notification must be readily available to affected workers. Typically, this notice...
FY 2021 H-1B Cap Petitions Update
USCIS announced that it received about 275,000 H-1B registrations and roughly 46% of them were for prospective beneficiaries with U.S. advanced degrees (master’s or higher). Electronically registered H-1B cap petitions selected under the registration for FY 2021 can...
You Don’t Need to Be a Professional to Make Money from a Photo Copyright
Nowhere in copyright law does it say you have to hold a degree to create original work. It does not say you need a resume or professional equipment to make money from a copyright of a photo either. What you do need is to capture a valuable image. That means being in...