Copyright law in the U.S. is based on the Copyright Act of 1976 (hereinafter referred to as the Copyright Act), a federal statute that went into effect on January 1, 1978. It protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and...

Many new immigrants come to the United States hoping to one day realize the American dream. They are willing to work very hard so that their children will be able to benefit from their sacrifices. This is what drives many of the immigrants coming to this ...

Consulting Services ZA extends its consulting services to other attorneys who either seek an expert second opinion on immigration issues or are looking for counsel to assist them on a particular immigration matter. Colleagues and fellow members of the Bar...

Securities practice requires comprehensive understanding of current securities laws and regulations as well as administration procedures. Our securities term is experienced in the public offering and listing both in China and in U.S. Backed by our affilia...

China's Merger and acquisition business becomes booming owning to the recent great development of China's economy. More and more foreign investors now opt to start business in China by merger and acquiring existing business (foreign invested companies, do...

Conducting international trade in China not only requires technical and linguistic skills but also calls for an understanding of local laws and China's business practices as well as its culture. Sometimes, the regulatory barriers can have a great negative...

The inflow of foreign direct investment brings into China not only capital and advanced management skills, but also the intangible assets of the foreign investor: patent, trademark, copy right, trade name, domain name as well as trade secret. How to prote...

With China's open-door policy, China welcomed and encouraged the foreign investment into China. Since 1993 China has become the second largest FDI recipient in the world and the single largest host country among the developing countries. However, to prote...

The corporate system in China is different from that of the U.S.; therefore in China you cannot follow your common sense when you handle corporate issues in the U.S. Corporate activities are also highly regulated by relevant government authorities, howeve...

With the booming of Internet industry all around the world, E-commerce became a really hot investment sector in China in 1999 and 2000. However, since it is a highly regulated investment sector, to invest in and to operate E-commerce business in China req...

Our attorneys have many years of experience in representing clients in arbitration proceedings before the arbitral tribunal of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CITEAC) and newly established local arbitral tribunals at var...

As an ongoing concerns, a US company making investment in China will have finance needs, including but not limited to working capital finance (term loan or credit line), export-import finance, equipment finance (financial lease) and project finance. Backe...

Anti-dumping proceeding, as a non-tariff trade barrier, was adopted by government to protect domestic industries and it is an efficient way to drive out the foreign products. Quite a few Chinese products have been filed antidumping ctions by the U.S. Depa...

While in the United States, many aliens wish to bring their alien spouses abroad to the U.S. and live together. Many aliens, with legal status or without, get married in the United States with U.S. citizens, or permanent residents, or aliens with valid no...

Marriage may confer U.S. non-immigration benefits to aliens who marry other aliens that posses a U.S. non-immigrant status. It may also confer U.S. immigration benefits to those aliens who marry a U.S. permanent resident or a U.S. citizen. Finally, marria...

Many people in the U.S. wish to adopt children from other nations to join their families in the U.S. It is important for these potential parents to consider whether they can bring their adopted child into the U.S. smoothly. Transnational adoption law can ...

Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a document issued by the USCIS to authorize an alien to work in the US for a period of time, usually one year. It is also called a work permit. ZA provides fast and professional services to eligible applicants to...

Nurses from other countries are anxious to work in the US because of the great opportunities it provides for them and their families. The green card visa is very attractive to the nurse because their spouse and minor children can legally accompany them un...

For certain aliens who wish to re-enter the United States after they travel abroad, they may apply for travel documents with the USCIS. There are two kinds of travel documents available for the eligible aliens: Advance Parole Advance Parole is a document ...

ZBG is able to file an Asylum Application on behalf of the qualified applicant whose application would be heard by the Houston Asylum Office. The Houston Asylum Office hears asylum claims from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, ...

Immigration visa application through Consular Processing is an option for aliens who are outside the U.S. or who are in the U.S. but prefer processing at a U.S. consulate for strategic or convenience reasons. It can involve some tricky issues, such as the...

Although concurrent filing of the I-140 and the adjustment of status is very beneficial to most of our clients, there are numerous issues and complexities that remain unresolved. Moreover, this new rule combines different applications and immigration laws...

An Adjustment of Status application (I-485 application) is normally the final step for an alien who is physically in the United States to obtain a Green Card. Superficially, it seems like an easy procedure for one is qualified to adjust. However in realit...

RIR is a fast track version of the Labor Certification process. Before beginning your labor certification process, ZA will consider your situation first and advise on whether RIR is a good option for you. Of course, we will also evaluate all other alterna...

Obtaining a Labor Certification is a complicated and lengthy process. Before beginning your labor certification process, ZA will consider your situation and evaluate all the alternative options available, including PERM or another option that avoids the L...

The Immigration Act of 1990 created the Immigration Investor Program (or EB-5) as the fifth of five preference categories for employment-based immigration applications. This was the first time a category specifically facilitated the admission of investors...

ZA proudly offers the following quality services related to the EB-1(c) petition: Before beginning your EB-1(c) process, ZA experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your and your employer's situation as to the options of your potential immigration peti...

In EB-1(b) petition, unlike NIW, the standard applied is clearly defined and a permanent research or teaching position offer is always required. Before beginning your EB-1(b) process, ZA experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your situation as to the...

In an EB-1(a) petition, the emphasis is laid on the applicant's personal achievements in his/her field to prove his/her being among the top of his/her field. A right approach to define the applicant's individual field and evidence his/her achievements is ...

For an NIW petition, the key point is to prove the national benefit that the applicant will bring to the US in his/her field. The importance of strong recommendation letters and a well drafted-petition letter to support such claims cannot be over emphasiz...

ZA offers the following services related to J-1 Waivers: Issue Legal Opinion ZA can issue a legal opinion and determine whether you are subject to the two-year foreign residency requirement based on information provided. NOTE: Even if you are no longer in...

A visa is a permit that allows an alien to apply for admission to the US at the border and it bears the form of a stamp on the alien's passport. A valid status means that an alien is authorized by the USCIS to stay in the US for an authorized period of ti...

K visa is issued to the US citizen's spouse or fianc/fiance for their reunion or marriage in the US. To apply for a K visa at a US embassy/consulate abroad, the applicant needs to get a pre-approval from the USCIS. ZA offers the following quality services...

ZA proudly offers the following quality services related to the L-1 petition: ZA experienced attorney(s) will first evaluate your and your employer's situation for the potential L-1 case via email, fax or phone consultation. If it is positive and feasible...

O-1 visa/status is targeted for aliens of extraordinary ability or achievement in the sciences, arts, business and education. The application not only involves a great deal of documentation work to demonstrate the applicant's exceptional ability in his/he...

ZA proudly offers the following quality services related to Third Country Visa. Please be suggested that, in view of the new Interim Rule adopted by the US Department of State governing the Third Country Visa application, if you are prepared with the help...

ZA offers the following services related to J-1 Waivers: Issue Legal Opinion ZA can issue a legal opinion and determine whether you are subject to the two-year foreign residency requirement based on information provided. NOTE: Even if you are no longer in...

ZA proudly offers the following quality services related to H-1B: H-1B Regular Processing Experienced attorney(s) at ZA will first evaluate your situation via email, fax or telephone consultation. If the evaluation result is positive and feasible, we will...