Drawing from litigation trends in U.S. federal courts, particularly those involving global platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba, this report outlines both the obstacles to effective enforcement and the emerging legal tools—such as Schedule A lawsuits, electronic service, and asset freezing orders—used to protect IP rights. 

A USCIS denial can be discouraging, but it is not the end. You may still request a Motion to Reconsider or a Motion to Reopen, allowing USCIS to review its prior decision.

CSPA age calculation is now based on Chart A.

In the United States, immigration appeals generally fall into three categories: filing an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), appealing to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)—the higher authority over the immigration court system—or seeking judicial review in federal court. Each of these bodies has its own jurisdiction and procedures.

Under 18: USCIS follows precedent, so a parent abandoning LPR invalidates the child’s green card. Ages 18–21: depends on custody. Over 21: unaffected.

Presidential Proclamation 9645 was the subject of many legal challenges brought in federal courts.  On June 26, 2018, the United States...