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Britain Begins the Process of Reopening

April 23, 2021

  Britain Begins the Process of Reopening Last week, Britain started to slowly reopen after one of the longest and most strict lockdowns in the world. Britain has been under three nationwide lockdowns since the start of the pandemic, and they hope for this to be the last. When the country began to open last…

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Why Do So Many Businesses Incorporate in Delaware?

April 23, 2021

  Why Do So Many Businesses Incorporate in Delaware? Why Are Over Half of the Fortune 500 Companies Registered in Delaware? Delaware is one of the smallest states in the US by both population and geographic size, so why is it home (on paper) to some of the world’s largest companies? Before we get into…

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Updated Eligibility to the National Interest Exception (NIE)

April 23, 2021

  Breaking Down the Eligibility Updates to the National Interest Exception (NIE) As times change and more people are getting vaccinated, the U.S. State Department has updated its eligibility for the National Interest Exception (NIE). If you are unfamiliar with the NIE, it is a way for current U.S. visa holders, ESTA-approved travelers, or applicants…

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Requirements for Traveling to Germany from the United States

March 30, 2021

  Traveling to Germany from the United States As more vaccines are administered across the world, many people are starting to feel more comfortable traveling. Because of the close relationship between the U.S. and Germany, many U.S. travelers may start traveling to Germany and vice versa for business or to see family and friends. Today’s article…

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How the Suez Canal’s Blockage will Affect the Global Supply Chain

March 26, 2021

  How the Suez Canal’s Blockage will Affect the Global Supply Chain The Suez Canal has been in the headlines recently because of a ship that has run aground and blocked the entire canal. The Ever Given isn’t just any ship either. She is a 400m, 219,000+ ton ultra-large container ship (ULCS). It was on…

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What is an L-1 Visa? And How Do You Qualify for One?

March 23, 2021

  What is an L-1 Visa? What is an L-1 visa? L-1 visas are temporary, non-immigrant, employment-based visas. These visas are reserved for company employees who hold management or executive positions or have specialized knowledge. There are two types of L-1 visas, L-1A, and L-1B. L-1A visas are for transferees within a company who hold…

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What Small Businesses Need to Know About the Second Draw PPP Loans

March 9, 2021

  PPP Part Two: What Your Small Business Needs to Know The second draw of the U.S. Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) permits an additional $285 billion in loans to pandemic-impacted businesses at an interest rate of one percent and with five-year maturation. PPP loans are not subject to collateral or personal guaranty requirement. An entity…

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Biden Revokes Green Card Ban

March 3, 2021

  Biden Revokes Green Card Ban On February 24, 2021, the Biden Administration revoked the green card ban, formally known as Proclamation 10014, in part because it “harms industries in the United States that utilize talent from around the world . . . ” The Trump Administration first enacted Proclamation 10014 in April 2020 as…

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North Carolina Easing COVID-19 Restrictions

March 1, 2021

  North Carolina Easing COVID-19 Restrictions Starting on Friday, February 26, at 5 PM, North Carolina will ease many restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. North Carolina’s Governor, Roy Cooper, announced his plans for Executive Order No. 195 on Wednesday to get rid of the statewide stay-at-home order, among other things. The decision for Executive…

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The 2021 H-1B Visa Applications

March 1, 2021

  2021 H-1B Visa Applications What is an H-1B Visa? The H-1B visa is an employment-based, temporary work, non-immigrant visa. This visa offers companies the opportunity to bring highly-skilled, credentialed foreign citizens into the U.S. for employment in a specialty occupation for up to 6 years. After the H-1B expires, the visa holder can reapply.…

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