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I really enjoyed your seminar and look forward to your follow-up seminar

AB
Attorney at Law

I found the presentation extremely useful and informative.

Nicely done. Thanks for the comprehensive overview. It was quite helpful and a good starting point for those of us in the process of moving forward on work in the EB-5 arena.

ARL
New York, NY

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Session 8: Extraordinary & Outstanding Scientists (E-11); Outstanding Researchers (E-12); National Interest Visas (E-21)

Thursday, April 12, 2012

This session will cover all aspects of self-sponsored options for permanent residence, the extraordinary ability classification and national interest waivers, with a detailed discussion on the distinctions between these standards and which works best for whom. Employer-sponsored option for outstanding professors and researchers will also be discussed.

Moderators:
Jessica Marks
Sarah Baker

Session 9: International Student Visa Options

Thursday, April 26, 2012

This session will cover Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT), H-1B Visas and F-1/H-1B Cap-Gap Relief, as well as alternatives to the H-1B visa, including Free-Trade Agreement visas for Australians (E-3), Canadians and Mexicans (NAFTA TN visas), Chileans and Singaporean (H-1B1), O-1 visas and more.

Moderator:
Fuji Whittenburg

Session 10: Investors/Traders (E-Visas) & Company Transferee (L-Visas) & Green Cards (E-13)

Thursday, May 10, 2012

This session will cover all aspects of investor visas - Immigration options for companies and individuals wishing to open businesses or branches of overseas companies including the L-1 intracompany transfer visa, the blanket L-1 company transfer, the E-visa option and other green card categories such as the managerial/executive intracompany transfers.

Moderators:
Bernard Wolfsdorf
Richard Yemm

Session 10A: Religious Worker Visas - Ordained & Non-Ordained

Thursday, May 17, 2012

This session will cover all aspects of religious workers temporary visas and green cards. Over the last few years, U.S. immigration has launched an attack on these catergories, subjecting religious organizations to rigorous site visits and documentary requirements. U.S. immigration has also completely revamped its regulations, further adding to the complexity of these cases. Success for religious workers can only be achieved by navigating the minefield of written and unwritten requirements.

Moderator:
Cliff Rosenthal

Session 11: Artist & Entertainer Work Visas (O & P) & Green Cards (E-11)

Thursday, June 7, 2012

This session will explore the O & P visas and EB-11 green card categories as well as strategies for successful processing for various artists of extraordinary ability in the arts including the film, television, music and entertainment. There will also be an in-depth insight into how to qualify and meet the various eligibility criteria. A general overview of application procedures including obtaining advisory opinions and timelines will also be discussed.

Moderator:
Fuji Whittenburg

Session 12: Work Visas & Green Cards for Athletes (O/P & E-11)

Thursday, June 21, 2012

This session will cover all aspects of sports visas for foreign nationals - demystifying the P-1. The seminar will cover the procedural and substative requirements for athletes of extraordinary ability, internationally recognized athletes, semi-professional/amateur athletes and coaches under certain circumstances, and essential support personnel.

Moderator:
Blake Miller

Session 13: Visa Options for International Scholars, Faculty & Staff

Thursday, July 12, 2012

This session will cover all aspects of Green Card Options under the EB-1(Alien of Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor/Researcher Categories), EB-2 (PERM Special Handling, Schedule A: Alien of Exceptional Ability and National Interest Waivers), and EB-2 and EB-3 (PERM).

Moderator:
Fuji Whittenburg