Immigration Journey through US Employment : F1 to H1B to Green Card Process with Major US Firms
Date & Time:
Date & TIME: Thursday 7/25/2024 - 3:30PM PDT | 6:30PM EDT
Speaker:
Adam Cohen, JD, is a partner with Siskind Susser, practicing exclusively immigration and nationality law. Adam is a member and Business Subcommittee Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association USCIS Case Assistance Committee. He is also a former Vice Chair of the AILA Media Advocacy Committee and, in that role, served as an AILA national spokesperson.
He has led government liaison sessions at the NAFSA Annual Conference, helped NAFSA comment on proposed regulations, and trained fellow NAFSA members on immigration matters. Adam is the author of the publication, The Academic Immigration Handbook, a 400+ page resource primarily for institutions.
Session Spotlights:
- Given the current economic and political climate, what the trend would be for major US companies sponsoring H1B and GC to international employees?
- Application process and challenges to secure sponsorship, especially for Indian/Chinese nationals. (perm -> i-140 -> 485)
- Steps to take if laid off during different stages of the Green Card process.
- Options to work in the US without the H1B visa or Green Card. Day 1 CPT?
About the School:
As an US News ranked university, Saint Peter's University is a private university in Jersey City, NJ, at the heart of the bigger New York area.
SPU offers STEM programs: MS Data Science and MS Business Analytics, that grant international students CPT throughout the program, so they can work and earn while studying.
The info session will be 20 minutes long, and will also have a 25-minute Q&A, that answers all of your questions regarding school application, accreditation, programs, tuition, and more. Feel free to come in with questions!
About CPTDog:
Established in 2018 by ex-international students, CPTDog excels in aiding F-1 students in the U.S., with a focus on preserving legal status after graduation and securing work experience. By leveraging Day 1 CPT programs, we facilitate practical learning experiences for F-1 students, ensuring a seamless entry into the American workforce.
Dedicated to being "The Loyal Friend of International Students," CPTDog guides you through every phase of your U.S. journey, encompassing graduate studies, OPT, H1B, and Change of Status (COS).
