International Law & Trade, Immigration Law

Terror Tactics: Report Urges Government To Use Financial, Immigration, Trade And Immigration Systems To Squeeze Theft Of IP

by Sophie Yu | Orrick - Trade Secrets Group on 5/23/2013

A new report on halting the theft of trade secrets and other intellectual property reads like a blueprint for fighting terrorism—not surprising, given that it was co-authored by the nation’s former spy chief and a member of...more

Department of State Releases June 2013 Visa Bulletin

by Eric S. Bord, Lisa Stephanian Burton, Tracy Evlogidis, Malcolm K. Goeschl, Eleanor Pelta, A. James Vázquez-Azpiri | Morgan Lewis on 5/22/2013

EB-2 category for all chargeable areas other than China and India remains current, with considerable forward movement—but continued backlog—in the EB-3 category for a second month in a row....more

Immigration News and Analysis

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

International Students to Be Subject to Increased Scrutiny Upon Return to the U.S. According to an internal memorandum from a senior official at Customs and Border Protection (CBP), all F-1 visa holders seeking admission...more

Immigration Bill Gaining Steam

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

The U.S. Senate's Gang of Eight fended off poison-pill amendments, meant to derail a bipartisan immigration reform bill supporters say is gaining steam. The Senate Judiciary Committee, during a markup session last week,...more

VISA BULLETIN FOR JUNE 2013

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

The following information is provided by the Visa Office regarding the cut-off dates for the month of June 2013....more

GOPIO-CT in Partnership with NPZ Law Group presents - U.S. Immigration Seminar on June 9th, 2013 in Stamford, CT

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/20/2013

U.S. Immigration Law Update - 2013 Topic will include: NEW U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW DEVELOPMENTS - LAWYERS WILL DISCUSS H-1B ALTERNATIVES, STEM OPT, PROVISIONAL WAIVERS, ELECTRONIC I-94s, OBAMA'S IMMIGRATION REFORM, CONSULAR...more

Your Immigration Action Newsletter: May 17th, 2013

by Cozen O'Connor on 5/17/2013

Now that the bipartisan Senate Gang of Eight’s bill (S. 744) has been introduced we are monitoring the legislative process very closely. As you know, next week, the Senate Judiciary Committee will continue to introduce and...more

Proposed Senate Bill Would Adversely Impact Outsourcing Companies

by Steve Semerdjian | Loeb & Loeb LLP on 5/15/2013

A comprehensive new Senate immigration bill includes provisions governing the award of nonimmigrant visas for highly skilled workers (H-1B visas) that are likely to adversely affect outsourcing companies that use a U.S.-based...more

DOMA Project Explains Green Card “Basics” for Same-Sex Couples

by Ronald Shapiro on 5/15/2013

The DOMA Project, a non-profit group fighting to stop deportations and separations of same-sex bi-national couples who are immigration casualties of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), has created a video about “green card...more

E-2 Visas for Israelis Still Delayed

by Douglas Hauer | Mintz Levin - Immigration on 5/13/2013

Nearly one year ago, President Obama signed legislation that would add Israel to the list of countries eligible for E-2 nonimmigrant investor visas to the United States. The legislation would grant E-2 investor visas to...more

A Tax Opinion CAn Protect EB-5 VISA Status.

by Sanford Millar on 5/7/2013

An EB-5 Visa is known as an "investor" visa. The following is an explanation of the EB-5 program...more

Border, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 (This will become law only if it is passed by Congress)...

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/3/2013

This is Part III if the series of Articles on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill now entitled as "Border, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013." The bill was introduced in the Congress after the...more

Global Connection - May 2013

by Sara J. Agne, Daniel Huitink, Ray C. Jones, Richard Katz, Harsh Parikh, Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier, Rebecca Winterscheidt | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 5/3/2013

International trade is critical to our global economy and importers and exporters should stay apprised of new developments, restrictions and potential pitfalls to ensure they remain in compliance with a myriad of laws and...more

Border, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 (This will become law only if it is passed by Congress)...

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 4/29/2013

This is continuation of series of articles about the Immigration Reform Bill introduced in the Congress. In the first part we discussed about the provisions relating to legalization of individuals in unlawful status, who...more

Border, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 (This will become law only if it is passed by Congress)...

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 4/29/2013

We have been waiting for a long time about the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill. Finally, after extensive deliberations, the Gang of Eight bipartisan Senators, reached agreement on various issues. It happened after...more

EB-5 Visas Applicant Need Tax Opinions

by Sanford Millar on 4/29/2013

An EB-5 Visa is known as an “investor” visa. The following is an explanation of the EB-5 program...more

International Business, Tax, Estate and Asset Preservation Planning - April 2013: Expatriation Tax Rules: Green Card Holders...

by Stephen A. Malley, APC on 4/26/2013

The curiously titled "Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008" became law 17 June 2008. This was the third major revision of expatriation rules in 12 years. While the Act provides laudable benefits to armed...more

The Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Office Applauds The Introduction of a Bi-Partisan Senate Immigration Reform Bill.

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 4/18/2013

April 18, 2013 - Ridgewood, New Jersey - The Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, applauds the "Gang of Eight" Senators who have introduced the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act."...more