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Immigration Roadmap

IMM Roadmap
Navigating the Intersection of Immigration and Employment in the United States

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 planning for options in industry, academia, and entrepreneurship. "Roadside assistance" will be provided on various employment related matters.

Immigration Roadmap 2025

Self-Sponsored Green Cards (EB-1A and NIW)
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 l 12 PM | Zoom Recording
Attorney Tien-Li (TL) Loke Walsh, Loke Walsh Immigration PC
Interested in a self-petition green card? This session will focus on the popular employment based, self-sponsored options. Find out about the eligibility, process, and timing and process for EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW).

Options for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, March 26 l 4 PM | Zoom Recording
Attorney Cliff Rosenthal, WR Immigration
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.

Undergraduate Employment Q&A with ISP
Wednesday, April 2 | 12 PM | 2nd Floor Common Area, CSS
For F-1 international undergraduate students to learn how to gain work experience while studying in the U.S. This includes on-campus employment, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for internships, and Optional Practical Training (OPT). We'll talk about application processes, eligibility requirements, and tips for making the most of your work options. Don't miss this chance to navigate your career path while maintaining your F-1 status! Lunch provided for the first 30.

Interviewing with Confidence
Thursday, April 3 | 12 PM | Access slides and recording on Next Steps Caltech, log in with Access credentials here
Claire Ralph, Director, Career Achievement, Leadership, and Exploration (CALE)
Interviewing can be an anxiety filled experience for even the most practiced of applicants. This workshop will discuss ways international students and scholars can prepare before an interview and project confidence while in an interview.

Understanding Industry H-1Bs, H-1B Cap, and Cap-Gap
Tuesday, April 8 | 12 PM | 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.

Current State of Legal Immigration, Separating Fact from Misinformation
Thursday, April 10 | 12 PM | Zoom Recording
Attorney Kathy Grzegorek, Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP
There have been many changes to U.S. immigration since the start of 2025. This session will review and analyze U.S. immigration "hot topics" that impact international students and scholars' current and future ability to study and work in the United States.


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We welcome you to view a selection from past Immigration Roadmap recordings, below: