If you’re visiting the United States on a temporary basis for school, work, or tourism, you may be wondering if you can stay in the country permanently and become a resident. There are opportunities to amend your status if you meet certain qualifications. If you meet these criteria, the process you will need to follow […]
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GDPR Compliance and Language Translation
If you’re part of an international company, GDPR compliance has hopefully become part of your vocabulary by now. However, even if you’re running a company that operates “mostly” domestically, you could be subject to GDPR compliance requirements and not aware of it. If you serve any clients who live within the European Union of countries, […]
What You Should Know about Hiring a Legal Translator
For attorneys, every word of a document is critical. Changing just one word or the punctuation of a sentence can change the meaning of an entire document. Lawyers assist clients with foreign language needs from everything from immigration applications to international business contracts. Hiring a legal translator or partnering with a legal translation service is […]
Do Your Non-English Speakers Understand Important HR Policies?
Do you have employees who work in various countries? Is a significant portion of your workforce non-English speaking? Is it important all of your employees understand the critical responsibilities of working for your business? If you’re nodding your head to these statements, it’s important your non-English speakers understand important HR policies in your organization. The […]
Protect Your Company Against FCPA Violations
American businesses doing business internationally must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). This regulation was developed to prevent corrupt payments to foreign government officials and other individuals who could be influential to a foreign government. The FCPA has two primary components: anti-bribery provisions and accurate bookkeeping processes with adequate internal controls. In short, […]
New Venezuelan Humanitarian Parole Program Implemented
Beginning on October 18, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began accepting applications for a new humanitarian parole program aimed to assist Venezuelans seeking to flee their country for safety and citizenship within the United States. The Venezuelan humanitarian parole program was modeled on the successful United for Ukraine parole process and in cooperation […]
What’s the Fastest Way to Get a Green Card?
There’s no easy way to successfully immigrate to the United States and gain citizenship, and every person seeking entry has different circumstances to consider. Yet, some processes are more commonly used and can result in a shorter processing time than others. If you’re looking for the fastest way to get a green card, it’s important […]
How to Translate Legal Documents
There are many reasons why people need to have their legal documents translated. Today, many companies are establishing business units across borders, requiring everything from employee documents to client contracts and marketing materials to be converted into multiple languages. Of course, those hoping to immigrate to the United States must complete a rigorous application process […]
5 Important Steps for Expanding Your Business Overseas
If your company is performing well, you may likely be considering expanding your business overseas to capture a larger market of consumers. In today’s world, technology has made the world “smaller,” so working across borders can seem as easy as working across state lines. However, there are a few things to contemplate and plan for […]
What is a USCIS Certified Translation?
Those applying to immigrate to the United States must submit many documents that meet the requirements for a USCIS certified translation. Essentially, this requirement ensures the accuracy of the translation with the certification of the translator’s qualifications to perform the work correctly. You should know a few things about USCIS certified translations before you complete […]