Lum Law Group

08/29/2026

Can You Start a Business While on a U.S. Visa?
A practical guide for entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and professionals navigating business ownership while maintaining lawful immigration status in the United States.

Can you start a business while on a U.S. visa? Learn how H-1B, L-1, F-1, E-2 visa holders and Green Card holders may approach business ownership and entrepreneurship.

08/28/2026

The trademark mistakes that cost entrepreneurs thousands of dollars—and how to avoid them before they become expensive legal problems.

Learn what happens after filing Form I-130, including processing times, Requests for Evidence, interviews, approval timelines, and the next steps toward obtaining a Green Card.5 Costly Trademark Mistakes Small Businesses Make in 2026

08/27/2026

A step-by-step guide to understanding what happens after filing Form I-130, including processing times, Requests for Evidence, interviews, and approval timelines in 2026.

https://www.lumlawgroup.com/what-happens-after-filing-form-i130/

Learn what happens after filing Form I-130, including processing times, Requests for Evidence, interviews, approval timelines, and the next steps toward obtaining a Green Card.

08/11/2026

Can You Trademark an AI-Generated Logo?

What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About AI, Trademarks, Copyright, and Brand Protection in 2026
You spent five minutes creating a logo with ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, or another AI tool. It looks professional. It looks unique. It feels ready for business.

But can you actually own it?
Can you trademark it?
Can someone else use the same design?
Can you stop competitors from copying it?

These questions are becoming increasingly common as startups, content creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs adopt AI-powered branding tools. The answer is more nuanced than most people realize. In many situations, an AI-generated logo may qualify for trademark protection. However, trademark law and copyright law operate under very different rules, creating legal risks that many business owners discover only after investing in their brand.

Artificial intelligence has transformed how businesses create logos, brand identities, marketing materials, and visual assets.

What once required hiring a designer can now be generated within seconds.

The legal system, however, is still catching up.

Many entrepreneurs mistakenly assume that if an AI-generated logo exists, they automatically own it.

Others believe AI-generated logos can never be protected.

Neither assumption is entirely correct.

Read more on the first comment below.

08/11/2026

Learn what to do if you are stopped, questioned, or detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Understand your legal rights, what you should and should not say, and when to contact an immigration attorney.

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If you encounter ICE, remain calm, do not run or resist, exercise your right to remain silent, do not sign documents without understanding them, and ask to speak with an attorney. If officers are at your home, do not open the door unless they present a valid judicial warrant.

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Know your rights if you encounter ICE. Learn when to remain silent, whether to answer questions, your rights at home, and when to contact an attorney.

08/06/2026

🚨 WARNING: A pending Green Card or asylum application does NOT guarantee you won't be detained while traveling domestically.

If your visa has expired, taking a domestic flight within the U.S. could carry immigration risks.

Know the facts before you travel.

Read more on our blog

https://www.lumlawgroup.com/can-ice-detain-you-at-a-domestic-airport-lum-law-group/

Can ICE detain you while taking a domestic flight? Learn how pending Green Card or asylum applications may affect domestic travel and when to consult an immigration attorney.

08/06/2026

Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing—which Green Card path is right for you?

Many applicants don’t realize that choosing the wrong process can lead to delays, additional costs, or unexpected complications.

Our latest guide explains:
✔ Who qualifies for each option
✔ The advantages and disadvantages
✔ Common mistakes to avoid
✔ Answers to the most frequently asked questions

Read the complete guide and make a more informed decision before filing.

Learn the differences between Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing, who qualifies for each, the advantages, disadvantages, FAQs, and how to choose the right Green Card pathway.

08/05/2026

Can Taylor Swift Be Blocked from Trademarking Her Album Title?

A Las Vegas performer, Marion Wade, reportedly used “Confessions of a Showgirl” as her stage brand since 2014 and holds a federal trademark registration. When Swift’s team sought to register “The Life of a Showgirl” for her 12th album and merchandise, the USPTO reportedly flagged a possible likelihood of confusion.

The lesson: fame does not automatically override trademark priority. In many cases, the party who used the mark first in commerce for similar goods has the stronger claim.

Before you launch a business name, product line, stage name, or brand, get a proper trademark clearance search first—not after you’ve invested in it.

Follow for real-world trademark lessons. DM us to check your brand before you commit.

The characters in the video B-roll are all AI-generated fictional character and was not intended to represent or depict any real individual. The videos were created using generative AI, and any resemblance to an actual person is purely coincidental.

07/28/2026

Before your individual hearing, preparation matters.

Attorney A. Justin Lum shares two essentials:

Prepare with your attorney so you understand the questions and can give truthful, clear answers.

Understand the purpose of your hearing and the immigration relief you are requesting.

Your testimony should support your case accurately and consistently. Every case is different—speak with a qualified immigration attorney about your situation.

07/28/2026

USCIS has announced a major policy change for asylum seekers.

Your asylum application could now be decided without an interview. An asylum officer may review the application, deny it, and—if you are out of status—refer your case directly to immigration court.

That makes the initial filing more important than ever.

Your application should clearly tell your full story from the start and include the documents that support your claim. Don’t assume you’ll get a later opportunity to explain more, submit additional evidence, or speak with an asylum officer in an interview.

If you’re considering asylum, preparation from day one matters.

This is general information, not legal advice. Consult an immigration attorney about your specific situation.