Immigration for Entrepreneurs: Solutions for Founders, Startups, and Small Businesses
Visas, H-1B Transfers, Permanent Residency, Immigration Policy Creation and Compliance
Course Details
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On-Demand
- signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level
Intermediate
- work Practice Area
Immigration
- event Date
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- schedule Time
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- timer Program Length
90 minutes
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
This CLE webinar will provide counsel with an overview of the legal landscape as it applies to entrepreneurs who seek lawful immigration status in connection with establishing, owning, or continuing a startup or small business in the United States. The program will focus on the various options and programs available to such entrepreneurs as well as to family members and key employees.
Ms. Olivar is a seasoned immigration lawyer specializing in business immigration across diverse industries, including information technology, biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, big tech, and healthcare. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Affairs and Philosophy from the University of Virginia and obtained her J.D. from George Mason University School of Law (now Antonin Scalia Law School). Ms. Olivar's comprehensive knowledge and dedication make her a valuable asset in navigating complex immigration matters.
With over a decade of experience in immigration law, Mr. Powell excels in handling PERM filings and non-immigrant visas, achieving consistent success for his clients. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
With its favorable business climate, relatively low regulatory burden, access to capital, and low tax rate, the U.S. is an attractive destination for many international non-citizen entrepreneurs who seek to establish a startup or small business.
At the same time, the maze of U.S. immigration laws and regulations can pose significant challenges. Those seeking a work visa for themselves, their families, and key employees must navigate the complex processes and ever-changing regulations of the U.S. immigration system.
Depending on founders' and key employees' needs and unique situations, as well as the structure of the business entity, several avenues to securing a visa to the U.S. may be available. Counsel must understand the criteria of and eligibility requirements for the various options in order to create effective strategies tailored to each client's circumstances.
Listen as our expert panel guides counsel through the various immigration solutions and strategies available to founders, startups, and small businesses. The panel will also discuss best practices for aiding startups and small businesses in creating strong and compliant immigration policies.
- Understanding the U.S. immigration legal landscape
- U.S. immigration options and considerations
- Founders and entrepreneurs
- Key employees
- Family members
- Creating a long-term immigration policy for a startup or small business
- Compliance considerations
- Best practices
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the most significant legal challenges and hurdles facing international founders and entrepreneurs seeking work visas for themselves, family members, and key employees?
- What are the primary work visa options, and what are the eligibility requirements associated with each?
- What compliance considerations and best practices should counsel keep in mind when creating a long-term immigration policy for a startup or small business?
