Esports Immigration Law: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Esports Immigration Law: Frequently Asked Questions for U.S. & Indonesia (FAQs) By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and Yudistira Adipratama of K-CASE Lawyer. Introduction Welcome to the world of esports and its ever-evolving legal landscape! This FAQ aims to equip aspiring and established esports players, teams, and organizations with information on navigating immigration processes related to […]

Informative Notice: USCIS Increases Filing Fees for Visas As of April 1, 2024

Informative Notice: As of April 1, 2024, the USCIS Increases Filing Fees for Visas By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and Pablo G. Velez, Esq. of Velez & Cipriano, PLLC In light of the announced changes, the USCIS formally increased the filing fees associated with certain U.S. visa applications. In particular, as of February 26, 2024, […]

8 Things to Know On Business Entity Protections and Obligations

8 Things to Know on Business Entity Protections and Obligations for U.S. Professional Esports Talent and CompaniesBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Individuals and companies in all industries form and utilize business entities for a variety of unique benefits and protections. In fact, a separate business entity, such as a corporation or a limited liability company […]

Entertainers, Creators, Streamers, Influencers, and Service Providers Duties Under The Corporate Transparency Act

Entertainers, Creators, Streamers, Influencers, and Service Providers Duties Under The Corporate Transparency ActBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Update as of July 2, 2026 – New York state narrowed the application of the law to only non-U.S. limited liability companies (LLCs) authorized to do business in New York. This means that all NY LLCs and U.S. […]

What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)? What Benefits Does It Provide?By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. While not a mandatory practice, it is a prudent course of action when any business or individual is sharing or disclosing sensitive, private, or otherwise confidential information with another person or entity, that the participants enter into an agreement characterized […]

Information on RFEs for DJs and Musician Visas

Information on RFEs for DJs and Musician VisasBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and Pablo G. Velez, Esq. of Velez & Cipriano, PLLC After a musician, DJ or other artist submits a visa application for U.S. work authorization, the USCIS occasionally issues a “Request For Evidence” otherwise referred to as an “RFE.” (I-797E “Notice of Action”) […]

Update on Visas for Musicians – A Look at Local Wait Times and USCIS COVID-19 Backlog

Update on Visas for Musicians – A Look at Local Wait Times and USCIS COVID-19 BacklogBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and Pablo G. Velez, Esq. of Velez & Cipriano, PLLC Building on a previous article which explored some of the criteria for DJs and live musical acts attempting to receive work visas to perform at […]

U.S. Visas for Foreign Professional Athletes – O1 and P1 Visas

U.S. Visas for Foreign Professional Athletes – O1 and P1 VisasBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and Pablo G. Velez, Esq. of Velez & Cipriano, PLLC As a result of the global sports business, professional and amateur athletic competitors travel from countries across the world to compete in sporting competitions held within the United States or […]

COVID-19 Update on Talent Visas for Entertainers, DJs, and Musicians

COVID-19 Update on Talent Visas for Entertainers, DJs, and MusiciansBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and Pablo G. Velez, Esq. of Velez & Cipriano, PLLC The last two years have been unpredictable, especially for live music, concerts, nightclubs, and any other large social gathering of people in any space. However, it is important for an entertainer […]

Music Licensing for Restaurants, Nightclubs and Bars

Copyright Law: Music Licensing for Restaurants, Nightclubs and BarsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. When operating a business, it is important for an owner to be aware of how restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and other hospitality enterprises can legally play music for its guests. Specifically, a public performance license must be obtained by the venue owner from […]

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