“Chicago Mix:” Generic or Trademark?
Category: Legal Update, NewsThe heat is rising in a battle that pits small popcorn manufacturer Candyland, Inc. against industry giants Cornfields and Snyder’s-Lance.
The United States and China Reach Agreement to Extend Visas for Short-Term Business Travelers, Tourists, Students, and Exchange Visitors
Category: Legal Update, NewsDuring his recent visit, President Obama announced that the U.S. and China have reached an agreement to extend the visa validity of visitor visas.
Handling Procedures Related to Entry of Foreigners for Short-term Work Tasks in China
Category: Legal Update, NewsOn January 1, 2015, Handling Procedures Related to Entry of Foreigners for Short-term Work Tasks (for Trial Implementation) took effect.
State Dept.’s NVC Is Now Handling All Domestic Visa Inquiries
Category: Legal Update, NewsThe National Visa Center (NVC) has begun handling all domestic email and telephone inquiries from the public on nonimmigrant and immigrant visa cases.
USCIS Revises Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
Category: Legal Update, NewsStarting on May 1, 2015, USCIS will accept only the October 23, 2014, edition of the I-129.
State Dept. Anticipates Visa Number Movement in Some Employment-Based Categories
Category: Legal Update, NewsForward movement is possible in some employment-based categories in the coming months.
DHS Considers ‘Known Employer’ Program To Aid Business Travel
Category: Legal Update, NewsDHS expects to launch a pilot by late 2015 to test the program.
DOL Announces 2015 H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates
Category: Legal Update, NewsThe 2015 AEWRs, broken down by state, range from a low of $10 (Alabama) to a high of $13.59 (Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota).
USCIS Adds Five Countries To H-2A, H-2B Visa Program Participation
Category: Legal Update, NewsThe Czech Republic, Denmark, Madagascar, Portugal, and Sweden were added to the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs for the coming year.
President Announces Thaw in Relations with Cuba
Category: Legal Update, NewsThe measures President Obama announced included, among other things, initiating discussions to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba, and facilitating an expansion of travel.