LEGAL COLUMNS

[H-1B] [H] Success Strategies for H-1B Majors in 2022: Design Majors

EB-1 EB-2 Petition As professionals that communicate through various means of visuals, a designer is a profession that is in constant demand from various industries in the U.S., such as the graphic designing industry, advertising industry, gaming industry, media and film industry, fashion industry, manufacturing industry, etc. This is a big reason why designers receive significant...Read More

[H-1B] [H] Success Strategies for H-1B Majors in 2022: Computer Science/IT-related Majors

Computer science/IT related majors Computer Science & Information Technology (IT) related industries are the largest employers of foreign workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher, accounting for nearly 70% of all approved H-1B cases each year. As per the latest statistics released from the Department of Labor, Computer Science & IT-related jobs are expected to...Read More

Conditional removal of marriage permanent residency in case of divorce

If I get a divorce while I am a temporary permanent resident, is it impossible to apply for permanent residence? Q. Is it impossible to apply for permanent residence if I am divorced while I am a temporary permanent resident received through the spouse of a citizen?A. No.It was said that life history is not new. As much as they love each other and get married, it is natural to...Read More

[H-1B] [H] 2022 H-1B Success Strategies: Engineering Majors

Engineering Majors   Even just a few years ago, it was difficult to find an electric vehicle brand other than Tesla, but now, in line with the global carbon-neutral trend, many automakers are rushing to release electric vehicles. Rivian, which was recently launched, says that even after signing a contract, you have to wait at least a year. As such, the global automobile market...Read More

[H-1B] [H] 2022 H-1B Success Strategies: Accounting Major

A common question that many international students majoring accounting in the U.S. often ask is whether they are eligible for an H-1B visa even when working at a relatively small accounting firm or non-accounting company, as compared to the big-4 accounting firms, and without a CPA certificate. The answer is that it is more possible than you would think. According to the latest statistics...Read More

뉴저지 뉴욕 보행자 교통사고 대처법 및 진행방법

안녕하세요? 송동호 종합로펌 사고상해팀입니다. 본격적인 추위가 다가오기 전에, 많은 분들이 외출 및 나들이를 하시는 11월 입니다. 따라서, 자동차-보행자 간 교통사고가 증가하는 기간이기도 한데요, 오늘은 뉴저지 와 뉴욕에서 자동차와 보행자 간 교통사고가 났을 때 케이스가 어떻게 진행 되는지 알아보겠습니다. 뉴저지와 뉴욕 뿐 아니라, 어느 곳에서든 길을 건너다가 자동차에 치이는 사고가 발생했다면, 일단 경찰을 부르는 것이 제일 중요합니다. 경찰은 사고 현장에 출동해 운전자와 보행자로부터 증언을 받으며, 객관적으로 사고에 대해 조사합니다. 그 이후, 경찰 사고 경위서를 작성하는데, 이는 사고의 잘잘못을 가리는 등 공신력 있는 자료로 사용 될 수 있습니다. 따라서 사고가 난 직후 경황이...Read More

[O] [O] What is the Artist/Athlete Companion O-2 Visa, and Who is it Open To?

 What is the Artist/Athlete Companion O-2 Visa What is the Artist/Athlete Companion O-2 Visa, One of our clients who is a fashion model based in Europe and has worked with major fashion/jewelry brands has recently received their O-1 visa. From the start, the client wanted to continue working with her personal make-up artist in the United States, with whom she had built her career...Read More

내 노후 관리와 자녀에 대한 유산 상속을 신탁 (Trust)으로 한 번에 가능하다고?

최근 코로나 기간동안 주식과 암호화폐 등에 대한 투자 열풍으로 개인투자자들의 수가 급증하고 “영끌”, “빚투”라는 신조어까지 등장했습니다. 그만큼 재테크에 대한 개인들의 높은 관심은 결국 보다 나은 소득을 통해 자신과 가족의 경제적 자유를 이루고 싶은 욕망에서 비롯된 것일 겁니다. 허나 지금의 부를 축적하는 것도 중요하지만, 이미 가지고 있는 부를 잘 관리하는 것도 그만큼 중요한 일입니다. 현재의 자산을 현명하게 관리할 수 있는 방법 중 하나가 신탁 (trust)입니다. 특히 노후 관리나 유산 상속 계획, 그리고 절세를 고려하고 계신 분들께 본 컬럼이 큰 도움이 되리라 생각합니다. 신탁은 신탁을 개설한 위탁자/피상속인 (trustor/grantor)이 수익자/상속인...Read More

I’ve been laid off from my job due to the coronavirus, will it affect my permanent residency if I apply for unemployment benefits?

Unemployment benefits and permanent residency Due to the COVID-19 situation, not only the general self-employed, but also professional offices and medium-sized enterprises are in emergency. This is because US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and several states, including New York, New Jersey, and California, have ordered...Read More

Do the parties have to appear in court for a consensual divorce in New Jersey?

Should I stay in the US until the divorce is over? When you get a consensual divorce in New Jersey, The plaintiff must appear in court. Therefore, in case of a consensual divorce, we recommend that the party who can appear in court be the plaintiff. On the other hand, in New York State, which is adjacent to New Jersey, if the divorce is fully consensual, If both parties...Read More