Webinar Testimonials

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

Excellent webinar.

Immigration Specialist
Tennessee

The webinar was great!

Human Resources Specialist
Pheonix, Arizona

Immigration 101 for HR: Visa Options if the New Immigration Law is Approved

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
12:30 - 1:45 PM (PDT)

FREE program will focus on THE NEW IMMIGRATION LAW BEING DEBATED and on Immigration Compliance, including the new form I-9, as well as the different types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas(green cards).

Topics include:
* Immigration Compliance Programs
   - E-Verify and the new Form I-9
   - H-1B Labor Condition Attestation
   - Fraud Detection & National Security (FDNS) Site Visits
   - Legislative Agenda - Mandatory E-Verify is it inevitable?

* Nonimmigrant Visa Options including the alphabet soup of visas
   - Professionals (E-3, H-1B, TN)
   - Artists, Entertainers and Athletes and Accompanying Support Personnel (O-1, P-1)
   - Faculty and Staff (University/Research Organizations)
   - Free-Trade Agreement Professionals (NAFTA (Mexico/Canada), Singapore, Chile, Australia)
   - Multinational Executives, Managers and Specialized Knowledge Professionals (L-1/E-1/E-2)
   - Interns and Trainees (J-1, H-3)
   - B-1 Business Visitor/Short-Term Assignments
   - Investor Visas (E)

* Immigrant Visa Options (Green Card Options)
   - Green Card Lottery
   - EB-1 Fast Track Green cards
   - Individuals of Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences, Arts, Business, Athletics, Education
   - Outstanding Professors and Researchers
   - Multinational Executives and Managers
   - PERM Labor Certifications (EB-2 and EB-3)
   - Family-based applications

Moderator:
Bernard Wolfsdorf
AILA National Past President

F-1 Student Webinar - Work Visa Options after OPT

Thursday, June 6, 2013
12:30 - 1:45 PM (PDT)

This session will cover:

• Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• H-1B Visas and F-1/H-1B Cap-Gap Relief
• Alternatives to the H-1B Visa, including Free-Trade Agreement visas for Australians (E-3), Canadians and Mexicans (NAFTA TN visas), -Chileans and Singaporeans (H-1B1), O-1 visas, etc.
• Thinking outside the box: Tips for your job hunt
• "Green Card” Options: Diversity Visa Lottery, Family-Based Immigration and Employment-Based Immigration

Moderator:
Fuji Whittenburg

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

Thursday, July 11, 2013
12:30 - 1:45 PM (PDT)

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

EB-5 - $500,000/$1 M Investor Green Cards - Part 1: Basics

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
12:30 - 1:45 PM (PDT)

This session will provide an overview of all aspects of EB-5 investor visas including "Hot Topics" and both regional center investments and direct stand-alone direct EB-5s.

• EB-5: the best option available?
• Standalone Investments vs. Regional Centers - requirements/advantages
• Pooled investments-structure
• Due diligence and risk assessment
• Targeted employment areas
• Job creation
• Source and path of funds
• Removal of conditions
• Q & A

Moderator:
Bernard Wolfsdorf

Panelists:
Kevin Wright, Ph.D.
Lara Baharlo, Esq
Brian Su (invited)
Michael Gibson
Jor Law, Esq.

Extraordinary Scientists (E-11), Outstanding Professors and Researchers
(E-12) & National Interest Waivers (EB-2)

Thursday, July 18, 2013
12:30 - 1:45 PM (PDT)

This session will cover various aspects of self-sponsored options for scientists seeking U.S. permanent residence, including the extraordinary ability classification and the national interest waiver. The employer-sponsored outstanding professor/researcher classification will also be discussed. The webinar will include a detailed review of the distinctions between these green card classifications and information regarding the suitability of each option.

Moderators:
Jessica Marks
Sarah Baker

Getting Them In When They’re Out: Immigration Options for LGBT Foreign Nationals

Thursday, August 1, 2013
12:30 – 1:45 PM (PDT)

This FREE webinar will clarify the complexities involved in bringing LGBT employees, spouses, partners and their families to the U.S., either temporarily or for the long haul.  Topics include:

• Recognition of same-sex relationships in light of DOMA
• Visa alternatives to family-based categories
• International adoption and surrogacy
• Asylum options
• Forward-looking immigration tactics in a post-DOMA landscape

Presented by:
Joseph J. Shepherd
Adam Francoeur

Visa Options for Physicians

Thursday, August 15, 2013
12:30 - 1:45 PM (PDT)

This session will address visa options for physicians, specifically, pathways to a J-1 waiver and permanent residence options for physicians.

Moderators:
Jessica Marks
Sarah Baker

F-1 Student Webinar - Work Visa Options after OPT

Thursday, September 26, 2013
12:30 - 1:45 PM (PDT)

This session will cover:

• Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• H-1B Visas and F-1/H-1B Cap-Gap Relief
• Alternatives to the H-1B Visa, including Free-Trade Agreement visas for Australians (E-3), Canadians and Mexicans (NAFTA TN visas), -Chileans and Singaporeans (H-1B1), O-1 visas, etc.
• Thinking outside the box: Tips for your job hunt
• "Green Card” Options: Diversity Visa Lottery, Family-Based Immigration and Employment-Based Immigration

Moderator:
Fuji Whittenburg

PERM and H-1B Compliance for Human Resources

Thursday, October 3, 2013
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (PDT)

This FREE webinar details the employer’s responsibilities regarding the employment of specialty occupation workers (H-1B, E-3 and H-1B1 nonimmigrants), government workplace site-visit and investigation issues, and the PERM Labor Certification Application.

H-1B employers received 15,648 unannounced workplace site-visits and investigations from USCIS in Fiscal Year 2011, approximately 10% of which resulted in fines or civil or administrative penalties.  In addition, 30% of all PERM Labor Certification Applications submitted by employers each year will now be subject to audit investigations and/or supervised recruitment by the Department of Labor.  In light of these government enforcement actions, employers and human resources professionals need to have a firm understanding of their roles and responsibilities regarding the employment of H-1B workers, the PERM Labor Certification Application process, and what do to in the event of a surprise government workplace site-visit.

Moderators:
Cliff Rosenthal
Joseph J. Shepherd

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

Thursday, November 14, 2013
12:30 - 1:45 PM (PST)

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