Released by President Donald Trump on April 22, the proclamation suspends for 60 days the entry of certain immigration applications into the United States. The measure goes into effect on Thursday (April 23) at 23:59 (ET) and is temporary (initially […]
Under the terms of art. 1,078 of the Brazilian Civil Code and art. 132 of Law n. 6,404, popularly known as the “Business Corporations Law”, it is mandatory for corporations to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM). Regularly, the meeting […]
On March 17, 2020, in face of the global crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the American government ordered the temporary closure of the U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Brazil. Such measure resulted in the suspension of face-to-face assistance, as […]
On January 29, 2020, the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced its new policy for Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor), also known as the EB-5 green card, establishing relevant modifications to the processing of its analysis. Processing […]
The H-1B visa, intended to fill technical positions with professionals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher, will undergo changes in the deadline and form of processing in 2020. From now on, H-1B visa applications must first be submitted through […]
Brazil and the United States have taken the first step towards facilitating travelers’ entry into the United States. With the Global Entry program, frequent traveler to the U.S. will be able to enter the country using automatic kiosks and skipping […]
Published on November 12, 2019 in the Federal Official Gazette, Provisional Measure n. 905 establishes the Green and Yellow Labor Contract, changing labor legislation and bringing a series of facilitations to the entrepreneur. The new hiring modality aims to create […]
Recently, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services director Ken Cuccinelli confirmed that he was, along with the Trump administration, increasing bureaucracy for US companies to hire foreign employees. According to USCIS own data, the H-1B (work visa for skilled professionals) […]
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced a major change in the rules for applying for foreign trademark registration in the country. The change establishes that all foreign trademark applicants must be represented by a US licensed […]
Registering the name, colors and images of your company is an important step to protect it, especially if you have plans to explore the international market. This measure has just gained a push from the Brazilain government: with the country’s accession to the Madrid Protocol, the trademark […]