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Immigration Roadmap is an annual series designed to help international students and scholars navigate the intersection of immigration and employment in the United States. Experienced immigration attorneys will help steer you in the right direction towards options in industry, academia, and entrepreneurship. Your seasoned international advisors will provide "roadside assistance" on various immigration matters.
Immigration Roadmap 2024
Understanding the J-1 Waiver Process
Zoom Recording
Rose Flynn, Associate Director, International Scholar Services
This session will provide a general overview of what to expect during the J-1 waiver process, if it is right for you, and timing considerations.
Self-Sponsored Green Cards: National Interest Waiver & the Visa Bulletin
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Attorney Tien-Li (TL) Loke Walsh, Loke Walsh Immigration PC
Interested in a self-petition green card? This session will focus on a popular employment based, self-sponsored option. Find out about the eligibility, process, and timing and process for EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW).
STEM OPT Discussion for Caltech ISP Alumni
Laura Flower Kim, Associate Director, ISP
For alumni currently on the STEM OPT extension. ISP will answer your questions about the STEM extension of OPT. When do I need to report to ISP? How do I use the SEVP Portal? Can I work two jobs simultaneously? What happens if I am temporarily unemployed? We will explore these questions and much more. We look forward to seeing our ISP alumni! This session will not be recorded.
Immigration for Industry Jobs: Beyond the H-1Bs
Zoom Recording
Attorney Kathy Grzegorek, Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP
If you missed the H-1B cap, you may still be able to transition to a corporate employer. This session will explore other nonimmigrant options and touch on the PERM labor certification process.
Self-Sponsored Green Cards: Extraordinary Ability & the Visa Bulletin
Zoom Recording
Attorney Paul Herzog, Law Offices of Paul Herzog
Interested in a self-petition green card? This session will focus on a popular employment based, self-sponsored option. Find out about the eligibility, process, and timing and process for EB-1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability.
Understanding Industry H-1Bs, H-1B Cap, and Cap-Gap
Zoom Recording
Attorney Alexander Dgebuadze, Sostrin Immigration Lawyers, LLP
Getting an H-1B for an industry employer requires winning the H-1B lottery and the timing can be complicated. This session will take a deep-dive into the world of H-1Bs for industry employers.
Pathways for Entrepreneurs
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Attorney David Strashnoy, David Strashnoy Law, PC
Do you have that entrepreneurial spirit but are not sure if U.S. immigration will support your dreams? This session will provide an overview of how to plan your immigration journey to support your path as an entrepreneur.
We welcome you to view a selection from past Immigration Roadmap recordings, below:
- Understanding the J-1 Waiver Process
Zoom Recording
Rose Flynn, Associate Director, International Scholar Services - Corporate Immigration Options for Students & Scholars
Zoom Recording
Attorney Dan Revich, Sostrin Immigration Lawyers, LLP - Visa Options for Entrepreneurs
Zoom Recording
Attorney David Strashnoy, David Strashnoy Law, PC - Self-Sponsored Green Cards
Zoom Recording
Attorney Paul Herzog, Law Offices of Paul Herzog - Self-Sponsored Green Cards
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Attorney Cliff Rosenthal, Wolfsdorf Rosenthal, LLP - Self-Sponsored Green Cards
Slides | Zoom Recording
Attorney Tien-Li (TL) Loke Walsh, Loke Walsh Immigration Law, PC - Job Benefits and Perks: What's Important to You?
Zoom Recording
Human Resource Specialists: Emily Hornschemeier & Michelle Case - Networking for Introverts
Zoom Recording
James Berk, Career Achievement, Leadership, and Exploration (CALE) - Resume Rescue
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James Berk, Career Achievement, Leadership, and Exploration (CALE)