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Det tager et stykke tid at læse en dom på 326 sider. (Hvis man har mod på det, så har jeg lagt en kopi af dommen på vores hjemmeside: hent den som PDF.) Nu har jeg imidlertid læst dommen fra High Court of Justice i London afsagt 2. oktober 2025 af dommer Andrew Baker...

I 2016 førte jeg en erstatningssag ved Østre Landsret mod en dansk sædbank, Nordic Cryobank ApS. Mine klienter var en gruppe familier fra Danmark og USA, som i 2008-2009 havde fået børn med sæd fra sædbanken. Da børnene var et par år gamle, blev de diagnosticeret med...

Below are a few highlights: Attorney Beau Russell celebrated 10 years with the Thomas Thorup Law and accepted a a co-vice chair position on AILA Rome District Chapter's Consular Liaison Committee. Continued successful work on E-2 Treaty Investor Visa applications,...

Important Update for Visa Applicants: The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant change to how visa interviews are scheduled. Beginning this fall, most applicants will no longer be able to attend visa interviews in third countries for convenience or...

The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant rollback of its pandemic-era visa interview waiver policy, effective September 2, 2025, dramatically reducing the number of applicants eligible to bypass in-person interviews. Effective September 2, 2025, all...

Det amerikanske udenrigsministerium stopper visum til studerende og udvekslingsbesøgende: Hvad det betyder for internationale ansøgere I et markant politisk skifte har det amerikanske udenrigsministerium midlertidigt suspenderet alle nye visuminterviews for studerende...

U.S. State Department Halts Student and Exchange Visitor Visas: What It Means for International Applicants In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of State has temporarily suspended all new student and exchange visitor visa interviews worldwide. This...

For udenlandske statsborgere med amerikanske visa kræver internationale rejser omhyggelig planlægning for at sikre en gnidningsfri indrejse ved tilbagekomst. Selv med et gyldigt visum er adgang til USA aldrig garanteret. U.S. Customs and Border Protection...

For foreign nationals holding U.S. visas, international travel requires careful planning to ensure smooth entry upon return. Even with a valid visa, admission to the United States is never guaranteed. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the port of...

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...