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Fall Highlights – 2024 As the year comes to a close, Thomas Thorup Law is proud of this fall’s successful results and highlights: Beau Russell spoke at two panels, including one with the U.S. Consular Chief on U.S. visa practices, at the AILA Rome Chapter Fall...

For rejsende fra Visa Waiver Program (VWP)-lande kan et ESTA-afslag være en uventet hindring, især når det skyldes tidligere rejser til lande underlagt amerikanske sikkerhedsprotokoller som Cuba, Syrien, Iran, Irak eller andre. Rejsende, der får afslag på ESTA af...

For travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, an ESTA denial can be an unexpected obstacle, especially when it's due to previous travel to restricted countries like Cuba, Syria, Iran, Iraq or others subject to U.S. security protocols. However, travelers...

As processing times for USCIS processing of I-120 reaches unfathomable levels, there are certain time-sensitive situations where expediting this process directly at a U.S. Embassy could be an option worth considering. In this blog, attorney Beau Russell breaks down...

The E-2 visa is a powerful tool for foreign nationals looking to work in the U.S. through a qualifying investment. But what happens if the company you’re employed by is sold? This scenario can introduce complexities, and it’s crucial to understand the potential impact...

In the digital age, the rise of social media influencers and content creators has transformed how businesses market their products and services. With growing online presence, foreign based influencers are frequently invited to collaborate with U.S.-based companies,...

At Thomas Thorup Law, we specialize in guiding multinational companies through the complexities of U.S. immigration law, particularly as it relates to L-1B visa applications. One of the most important aspects of an L-1B visa is the requirement for “specialized...

The Carrier Information Guide is a comprehensive reference tool for airline and transportation personnel managing travel to the U.S. Updated as of October 2023, it outlines the required documentation for U.S. citizens, residents, and international visitors by air,...

As an international organization looking to expand or operate within the United States, navigating the complex U.S. immigration system can be a daunting task. Fortunately, the Blanket L petition offers a streamlined and efficient way for multinational companies to...

I januar 2023 udstedte den føderale U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), nye regler, der som hovedregel gjorde alle konkurrenceklausuler i ansættelsesforhold ugyldige i hele USA efter 4. september 2024 – selv klausuler aftalt før de nye regler ikrafttræden. Regulering...

By Thomas Thorup, attorney-at-law (California, District of Columbia) and Advokat (Denmark), partner in Thomas Thorup Law, a law firm focused on Danish-American business law, with offices in Copenhagen, Denmark and Washington, D.C. Introduction This article briefly...

The E-2 Visa is an attractive option for foreign investors looking to live and work in the United States. Known as the "Treaty Investor Visa," the E-2 allows individuals from countries with which the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation to invest in a...

In an era where immigration laws and policies are constantly evolving, navigating the complexities of the H-1B visa process can be daunting for both employers and prospective employees. However, Thomas Thorup Law, a boutique immigration law firm, has achieved a...

En ny afgørelse fra Københavns Fogedret ændrer på hidtidig praksis og giver mulighed for at gennemtvinge betaling fra Norwegian i større omfang. Thomas Thorup Law har netop vundet en principiel sag over luftfartsselskabet Norwegian, som kan have betydning for et stort...

In a significant development affecting certain nonimmigrant visa applicants, the Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, has announced a crucial update on interview waivers. As a result, fewer persons will qualify for the...

Today, Thomas Thorup Law sponsored and co-hosted a lunch and roundtable discussion event with the U.S. Embassy Commercial Service, held at Rydhave, the U.S. Ambassador residence in Charlottenlund, Denmark, for a select group of successful Danish companies doing...

In my last post, I covered one way to take your Danish business in the United States, the E2 visa. As a quick recap, the E2 visa allows you to send yourself (as the business owner) or an employee to the United States to oversee an investment in to a new or existing...

If you are married to a U.S. Citizen (or have a U.S. Citizen child older than 21 or you yourself are a child, 21 years or younger, of a U.S. Citizen) they can apply for you to move to the U.S. permanently. In fact, this is one of the most “straight-forward” methods of...

For years, students wanting to travel to the United States for short independent study courses have been able to utilize B Visas. Embassies relying on 9 FAM 402.2-5(B), generally issued B visas to those wishing to travel to the United States to “undertake independent...

One of the little known aspects of the Visa Waiver Program and the ESTA application is how fragile your eligibility for the program is. Under the laws of the United States, if your ESTA application is denied, for any reason, you are required to apply for a visitor...

Another issue that comes up frequently with business and pleasure travelers to the U.S. is deciding on what type of visa they need to enter the United States when it comes to brief travel. The question is often, should I simply apply on the ESTA (Electronic System for...

Thomas Thorup Law har for nylig vundet en voldgiftssag i New York om en væsentlig erstatning i en kontraktstvist i New York. Klienten, en international virksomhed med hovedsæde i Danmark, havde lidt et væsentligt tab som følge af en amerikansk forretningspartners...

Den føderale, amerikanske varemærkestyrelse, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) har for nylig annonceret en ny regel, som pålægger alle ikke-amerikanske ansøgere og indehavere af føderale, amerikanske varemærkeregistreringer at være repræsenteret af...

If one were closely follow then-candidate-Trump`s immigration rhetoric during the 2016 presidential election campaign, and frankly it was hard to miss, it should not be a surprise that these hardline stances are now manifesting in to real, identifiable actions and...

A common U.S. relocation story begins when a U.S. spouse and their foreign partner, living abroad, decide to move to the U.S. Maybe the U.S. Citizen spouse is ready to “go home” or maybe an opportunity presents itself that is just too good to pass up. While the U.S....

We Are Moving! THOMAS THORUP LAW’s Denmark office is moving to Central Copenhagen. Our new address is: Raadhuspladsen 16, 5th Floor, DK-1550 Copenhagen V We are excited to now be located right in the center of the Danish capital, which allows us to serve our Danish...

Partner Thomas Thorup, along with associate Beau Russell, participated and presented at two Danish-American business events this spring; “The Ease of Doing Business in the U.S.”, held at historical Børsen in Copenhagen, and “Finding a Distributor in the U.S.: Advice...

On August 24, 2016 the Department of Homeland Security released new proposed rules for foreign entrepreneurs. Immigration advocates, business leaders and foreigners seeking investment opportunities in the U.S. market see this program as a step in the right direction...

In just a week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS or Service) has reached its limit in the applications it is allowed to receive for the H1-B visa. Every year on April 1st, the Service begins receiving H1-B visas for potential employees who...

On February 9, 2016 attorneys Thomas Thorup and Beau Russell, on invitation from the Danish American Business Forum and the American Chamber of Commerce, Denmark met with U.S. Embassy Vice Consul Harry Bethke to discuss the new visa rules regarding those who have...