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George R. Willy, P.C. and Advent
Global Solutions, Inc. Present:
A FREE Seminar on US & Canada Immigration Law Are you keeping up with the changes in Immigration Law? On Sunday, November 18th, 2007, come and learn about current issues in immigration to the United States and Canada. Have your questions answered by experienced Attorneys and Special Advisors to the firm.
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- Green Card alternatives to Labor Certification, and E2 and O1 Visas
Green Card possibilities- EB-1-3
- EB-1-1
- EB-2 NIW
- EB-5
Nonimmigrant alternatives to the H-1B
- E-2 Visa
- O-1A Visa
Other possibilities
- P visa (athletes/performers)
- R visa (religious workers)
- J visa (exchange visitors)
- TN visa (for Canadians and Mexicans, like the H-1B, but without the visa number restrictions, can be applied for by Canadians at the border)
- F visa (students) There’s always
the student visa to rely on. We’re never too old for more school,
right?
- PERM (Labor Certification)
The end result- Green card
Initial considerations
- Financial viability of sponsor
- Qualifications of alien
- Education
- Experience
Problem spots
- Degree equivalency
- Ability to pay
- Visa retrogression
Solutions
- Careful drafting
- Review of tax returns
- Cross-chargeability
News
- End of substitutions
- Employer must pay fees
- Closing of backlog center
- Increased audit possibilities
Interesting stories
- Backlog problems
- Various positions (specialty cook to
moldmaker)
- Removal Process and Relief Available
- Overview of Immigration to Canada for Entrepreneurs and Investors
- Mr. George R. Willy, Attorney at Law
- Mr. Stephane Duval, Attorney at Law, Canada, Robinson Sheppard Shapiro, L.L.P.
- Mr. Richard Cravener, Retired INS Director, Special Advisor to the firm (emcee)
- Mr. Frank Guerra, Attorney at Law
- Mr. Andrew Burns, Attorney at Law
- Mr. Brian Johnson, Attorney at Law
- Mr. Thomas Hutson, Former Consul General, Special Advisor to the firm