As the hiring and management of international talent becomes increasingly complex, understanding employment-based immigration is one of the most valuable tools for Human Resources departments. Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman for a lively and informative discussion on how employers are navigating the current employment-immigration landscape to hire foreign talent and sponsor individuals for U.S. permanent residence.

During this session, participants will:

• Identify the latest trends in how employment-based immigration petitions are being adjudicated and the strategies HR executives can implement to find success with their immigration petitions

• Explore the newest strategies available to an employer seeking to sponsor an employee for employment-based lawful permanent residence

• Discuss future changes the immigration system and impact on employment-based work visas

• Discuss updates and potential changes to DACA

RSVP: https://wilcohr.wildapricot.org/event-3030301

As the April 2nd U.S. H-1B work visa filing deadline rapidly approaches, Capital Factory invites you to join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a hands-on visa training workshop designed to walk companies, startups, and foreign nationals through the ins and outs of the H-1B work visa process. Jason will provide an overview of the start to finish steps to secure an H-1B visa.  Topics covered include:

• Employer responsibility
• Employee eligibility criteria
• The H-1B visa cap and lottery
• Educational and/or work experience requirements
• Types of jobs appropriate for H-1B visas
• Salary requirements
• Application processes and timing
• OPT/STEM status issues
• Costs
• Adjusting to lawful permanent resident status (“green card”) through employment
• Options for start-ups and small employers - including challenges for companies with no revenues

Jason will also discuss alternative U.S. work visa options, and provide information on the latest immigration updates, separating fact from rumor regarding the President’s Executive Orders and proposed work and student visa legislation.

RSVP:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-the-h-1b-visa-immigration-options-for-entrepreneurs-startups-tickets-42993252977

The University of Texas McCombs School of Business hosts a conversation with Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, on the visa options for foreign entrepreneurs seeking to establish and work for their startups in the U.S., as well as how U.S. businesses can grow their companies with foreign talent.  Jason will provide tips for navigating the current employment immigration landscape and what to expect for the upcoming H-1B visa season.

Texas A&M University's Startup AggieLand hosts a conversation with Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, on the visa options for foreign entrepreneurs seeking to establish and work for their startups in the U.S., as well as how U.S. businesses can grow their companies with foreign talent.  Jason will provide tips for navigating the current employment immigration landscape and what to expect for the upcoming H-1B visa season.

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/140418109976838/

As the April 3rd U.S. H-1B work visa filing deadline rapidly approaches, Capital Factory invites you to join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a hands-on visa training workshop designed to walk companies, startups, and foreign nationals through the ins and outs of the H-1B work visa process. Jason will provide an overview of the start to finish steps to secure an H-1B visa.  Topics covered include:

• Employer responsibility
• Employee eligibility criteria
• The H-1B visa cap and lottery
• Educational and/or work experience requirements
• Types of jobs appropriate for H-1B visas
• Salary requirements
• Application processes and timing
• OPT/STEM status issues
• Costs
• Adjusting to lawful permanent resident status (“green card”) through employment
• Options for start-ups and small employers - including challenges for companies with no revenues

Jason will also discuss alternative U.S. work visa options, and provide information on the latest immigration updates, separating fact from rumor regarding the President’s Executive Orders and proposed work and student visa legislation.

RSVP:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h-1b-visa-immigration-options-for-foreign-workers-what-you-need-to-know-tickets-31954934068

On April 1, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") will begin accepting applications from U.S. employers for one of the most popular U.S. work visas, the H-1B visa. Companies in Austin and throughout the United States seeking to hire highly-skilled foreign workers are preparing NOW in the hopes that their petitions will be among the 85,000 selected by USCIS to receive the highly in-demand visas. Based on experience and intelligence, U.S. businesses are expecting, once again that this year's H-1B cap will be oversubscribed and subject to a random computer-generated lottery. In light of this expected demand, join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, at this meetup event to learn about the H-1B visa process and how best to prepare for timely filing in order to ensure your chance of securing an H-1B visa.

As always, this event is FREE and open to the public, so please feel free to invite your friends and colleagues.

https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Immigration/events/236400219/

U.S. companies, startups and entrepreneurs seeking to hire highly-skilled foreign employees in 2017 have a short window in which to do so.  As the April 3rd H-1B work visa filing deadline rapidly approaches, join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman at TechRanch for an in-depth discussion on the steps U.S. businesses can take to secure an H-1B visa and sponsor international professionals for employment.  Jason will provide guidance on the H-1B visa cap and lottery, as well as unique strategies for employers and international entrepreneurs and startups to navigate the immigration system.