Webinar

Biden’s AI and Emerging/Critical Tech Visa Initiatives

This is a rebroadcast of our January 25th webinar with updates sprinkled in! Much has been said about AI and its impact on the world of technology, and the world in general, and it is clear that AI is the new “race” between companies and countries. In realizing both the importance and promise of AI...

H-1B Cap and Contingency Planning

This is an update and rebroadcast of our February 1st talk. A new year brings a new H-1B lottery selection in early 2024! And possibly new regulations to streamline the process and increase fairness in selections. We want to ensure you are ready for the H-1B Cap lottery, so you can field basic questions and...

H-1B Cap Season for Employees – What to Expect

This session covers in more detail the issues that affect foreign born employees going through the Cap registration process. During this discussion David Zaritzky Brown, Managing Partner, walked H-1B Cap registering employees through the process. He also drilled down into spring/summer travel and timing issues related to Cap filing, contingency planning and likelihood of success...

Key Immigration Updates

Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, brought attendees up to speed on recent shifts in immigration policy and practice. He also highlighted some of the things we still expect to see this year so you can plan accordingly. David explained how those shifts have shaped current practice and how employers can take better advantage of new...

Back Up Options for Those Who Don’t Make the Cap Registration – U.S. Options

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Unfortunately every year we deal with multiple cases involving individuals who don't get accepted into the H-1B Cap and it is important to have a back up plan for your lawful status. Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, spoke in depth about the options available to individuals who have not been accepted. Don't miss this important...

Coming to America – a Quick Visa Primer

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This session was intended for companies considering a move into the U.S. market (and can also be a helpful primer to visa novices who want to better understand certain visa classifications). Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, leveraged his 25+ years of experience with thousands of such cases to highlight the options available for companies seeking...

Contingency Cap Planning

As a follow-up to the recent H-1B Cap lottery and our March 22nd discussion concerning contingency planning for those not selected in the lottery, this webinar walked through contingency planning and discuss Canadian work visas as an option. Whether a U.S. and Canadian company or just a U.S. company, Managing Attorney, Clinton Green, highlighted how...

Coming to Canada – Strategies for Canadian Status

In this webinar, Managing Attorneys, Clinton Green, and Mason Ellis, discussed the recent changes and trends in Canadian immigration and how they combine to make it easier for companies to hire and retain global talent. They also highlighted how companies can leverage Canada’s immigration programs to implement regional talent hubs in Canada to support their...

U.S. Visa Applications and Business Travel Explained

Getting a visa can be a challenge, and of course knowing when you need work authorization vs when your trip is a legitimate business visit is also sometimes difficult to figure out. Join Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, as he walked through the visa process and clarifies the necessary steps and what to expect when...

Labour Market Impact Assessments: Avoiding Pitfalls and Improving Your Success Rates

Join us as we unpacked the essentials of hiring foreign talent in Canada, focusing on LMIA procedures, available streams, and overcoming key challenges. In a discussion led by Clinton Green, Canadian Practice Leader, here's what you can expect: • Gain clarity on the purpose and impact of using LMIAs to support the hiring of global...

PERM Best Practices – What You Need to Know to Have a Successful Outcome

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We have continued to witness a lot of change in the PERM process, most significantly the time it takes to get a decision now that DOL has debuted a new format for the PERM form. Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, discussed how both the changed form and significant delays play into how you set up...