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Copyright Matters: Unlocking the Power of Protection for Small Businesses

Unlike large companies that can easily take risks, small businesses are vulnerable to risks that can prove detrimental. Copyright law is a prime example of such a risk.

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The Five Phases of the H-1B Visa Lottery

Employers who want to sponsor employees on H-1B visas have a crucial deadline looming. USCIS will soon announce the registration period for the H-1B lottery for FY2024. Last year, the H-1B Visa Lottery Registration ran from March 1st to March 18th. There are 5 phases to this process to be aware of, and now is the time to get your ducks lined up before registration opens.

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USCIS Proposes Massive Business Immigration Fee Increases

At a time when the United States should be encouraging immigration and finding ways to make the process easier, fairer, and faster, it is instead proposing to hike immigration fees significantly on businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, cultural groups, researchers, professors, and a host of others whose path to lawful status in the US is through an I-129 or an I-140. The public comment period is open until March 6, 2023.

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Employment Authorization for Ukrainian Students on F-1 Visas

Beginning April 19, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security is making available work authorization to Ukrainian F-1 students under certain circumstances who are experiencing extreme economic hardship as a result of the war in Ukraine.

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Copyright Claims Board Launches Official Website

The U.S. Copyright office announced the launch of its Copyright Claims Board website.

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