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 Austin SHRM and 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.

RSVP - https://austinshrm.org/event-4667862

Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) 2022 Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans for an in-depth discussion on how employers can find success navigating the current employment immigration landscape.

Learn how employers are overcoming immigration restrictions and growing their companies with foreign professionals, understand potential changes on the horizon to the H-1B visa program, and gain tips for navigating the immigration hurdles during a pandemic.

Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) 2021 Talent Management Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas, NV for an in-depth discussion on how employers can find success navigating the current employment immigration landscape.

Learn how employers are overcoming immigration restrictions and growing their companies with foreign professionals, understand potential changes on the horizon to the H-1B visa program, and gain tips for navigating the immigration hurdles during a pandemic.

U.S. businesses are consistently faced with the challenge of finding qualified candidates to fill highly skilled positions. The demand for the best talent continues to be fierce and many employers are turning to foreign talent already in the U.S. on a visa. Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a discussion on how U.S. businesses can find success navigating the immigration system to hire foreign employees who are already in the U.S. with a visa or in the green card process. Learn when employers can hire existing visa holders, when these candidates are able to change jobs, steps involved for employers and visa holders alike, and the timeline for processing and approving the transfer of employment. This session is advanced and is geared towards human resources leaders, recruiters, and business leaders who oversee and/or are involved in the hiring process.

RSVP - https://austinhumanresource.org/event-3125866

Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) 2019 Talent Management Conference & Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee for an in-depth discussion on how employers can find success navigating the immigration system to hire foreign employees who are already in the U.S. with a visa or in the green card process.

Learn when employers can hire existing visa holders, when these candidates are able to change jobs, the steps involved for employers and visa holders alike, and the timeline for processing and approving the transfer of employment. This session is advanced and is geared towards human resources leaders, recruiters, and business leaders who oversee and/or are involved in the hiring process.

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

U.S. businesses are consistently faced with the challenge of finding qualified candidates to fill highly skilled positions. The demand for the best talent continues to be fierce and many employers are turning to foreign talent already in the U.S. on a visa. Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a discussion on how U.S. businesses can find success navigating the immigration system to hire foreign employees who are already in the U.S. with a visa or in the green card process. 

Learn when employers can hire existing visa holders, when these candidates are able to change jobs, steps involved for employers and visa holders alike, and the timeline for processing and approving the transfer of employment. This session is advanced and is geared towards human resources leaders, recruiters, and business leaders who oversee and/or are involved in the hiring process.

Session attendees will enjoy a spirited and insightful conversation along with breakfast for attendees sponsored by MakingaBenefits. This presentation is pre-approved for 1.5 strategic HRCI and SHRM recertification credits.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-immigration-how-to-hire-current-visa-holders-tickets-46019548709?aff=efbeventtix

Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a lively and informative discussion on the visa alternatives for U.S. employers seeking to hire foreign talent. Jason will provide tips for navigating the current employment immigration landscape and what employers can expect in the adjudication of visa applications. Topics covered include:

Employer responsibility
Employee eligibility criteria
The H-1B visa cap and lottery
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 provide information on the latest immigration updates, separating fact from rumor regarding proposed work and student visa legislation.

RSVP - https://www.austinhumanresource.org/event-2730604

Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a lively and informative discussion on the visa alternatives for U.S. employers seeking to hire foreign talent.  Jason will provide tips for navigating the current employment immigration landscape and what employers can expect in the adjudication of visa applications. Topics covered include:

Employer responsibility
Employee eligibility criteria
The H-1B visa cap and lottery
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 provide information on the latest immigration updates, separating fact from rumor regarding proposed work and student visa legislation.

Jason Finkelman will provide mentoring sessions to international entrepreneurs and startups at SXSW on the visa options available to start, invest, and grow their businesses in the U.S. The sessions will also provide current travel guidance to foreign nationals seeking to enter the U.S. for business in the current immigration landscape.

https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/events/PP71523

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

Understanding the Changing U.S. Immigration Landscape for Entrepreneurs & Startups

The U.S. immigration system is undergoing changes at a rapid pace and placing new hurdles in front of foreign professionals, entrepreneurs and startups.  Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman for a lively and informative discussion 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.eventbrite.com/d/tx--austin/wework/

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/

ATX HR welcomes Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a discussion on international talent acquisition and the changing employment-immigration landscape for employers and human resources professionals.  Jason will discuss the evolving immigration options available for U.S. business looking to grow their companies with foreign professionals and examine the recent issues faced by employers seeking to hire global talent.  The conversation will cover tips for navigating the current employment-immigration landscape and what to expect for the upcoming H-1B visa season.

RSVP - https://www.meetup.com/ATX-HR/events/243535424/

Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a panel discussion on how the issue of undocumented immigrants and DACA are affecting tech startups as part of Austin Startup Week.  This intimate discussion will dive deep into how political developments surrounding the DACA debate are impacting the world of entrepreneurship and startup companies in Austin and around the country.

RSVP - http://sched.co/CIrN

Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for a panel discussion on how politics are affecting tech startups as part of Austin Startup Week.  This intimate discussion will dive deep into how political developments are impacting the world of entrepreneurship and startup companies.

RSVP - https://thetechmap.com/Event/GetTickets/32845-startup-week-panel-how-is-our-current-politics-affecting-the-tech-startups

The U.S. immigration system places many hurdles in front of international professionals, as well as foreign startups and entrepreneurs seeking to work and live in the United States.  Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman for a lively and informative discussion on the visa options for U.S. businesses looking to grow their companies with international talent, along with the issues foreign entrepreneurs face in obtaining visas to establish and work for their startups in the U.S..  Jason will provide tips for navigating the current employment-immigration landscape and explore the changes that may be on the horizon for high-skilled immigrants.

The U.S. immigration system places many hurdles in front of small businesses, as well as foreign startups and entrepreneurs, seeking to work and live in the United States. Join Immigration Attorney Jason Finkelman for a lively and informative discussion on the visa options for small businesses looking to grow their companies with international talent, along with the issues foreign entrepreneurs face in obtaining visas to establish and work for their startups in the U.S. Jason will provide tips for navigating the current employment-immigration landscape and explore the changes that may be on the horizon for high-skilled immigrants.

RSVP: https://nvite.com/sbfaustin/afce

Jason Finkelman will be moderating the SXSW panel "A Dream Deferred: Undocumented Millennials."  Join this engaging discussion on the challenges faced by ambitious and nationally recognized undocumented millennials and DACA recipients.

http://schedule.sxsw.com/2017/events/PP62607

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/

In less than 60 days U.S. businesses will vie for one of 85,000 coveted H-1B visas in order to be eligible to hire high-skilled foreign workers in the U.S. Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, for an in-depth discussion into the H-1B visa category, including eligibility requirements, the H-1B cap and lottery system, recent trends, and other unique immigration strategies for employers, high-tech professionals, entrepreneurs and startups to ensure their best chances for working in the United States.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immigration-the-h-1b-visa-for-startups-hiring-international-talent-tickets-31741917931

The World Affairs Council and the Austin International Business Coalition host Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce for a discussion on the H1B work visa.  The event is free and open to the public. 

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.

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

This is an online webinar.  FREE and open to the public.  Contact AustinHR.com for RSVP details.

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

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.

RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Immigration/events/236400208/