Discovering Employment Immigration Options for Highly Skilled Individuals

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Immigration

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Explore the array of employment immigration possibilities available to highly skilled individuals through this comprehensive program. Gain valuable insights into the various categories of employment immigrant visas (green cards), their individual requirements, and the application process. This course places particular emphasis on green card options tailored to the needs of highly skilled individuals.

Key topics covered include an in-depth overview of the EB-1A category, commonly known as "extraordinary ability visas," and the EB-2C category, also referred to as National Interest Waivers or "exceptional ability visas." Understand the distinctions between these two categories and discover which is better suited for specific individuals based on their circumstances. Develop a solid foundation in the green card opportunities available for employment-based applications, delve into the intricacies of the EB-1A and EB-2C categories, and learn to identify the most suitable option for different cases. Additionally, grasp the timelines and timeframes associated with each category.

This program welcomes attorneys who lack expertise in business immigration and those with a background in the field who desire to deepen their knowledge of the specialized practice of applying for EB-1A and EB-2C (NIW) green cards. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of employment immigration and enhance your professional repertoire.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify background information about different employment-based visa categories
  • Examine and distinguish the EB-1A and EB-2C categories
  • Explore when it is appropriate to file for an EB-1A versus a EB-2C and some of the benefits and downsides of each category


    Production Date: 8/22/2024

    About the Presenters

    Yalda Hajavi, Esq.

    YH Global Immigration, PLLC

    Practice Area: Immigration

    Ms. Yalda Hajavi is the Founder and Principal Attorney at YH Global Immigration, PLLC. Ms. Hajavi focuses her practice primarily on obtaining employment-based immigrant visas for highly skilled individuals, including extraordinary ability visas (EB-1As), National Interest Waivers (NIWs), and extraordinary ability or achievement visas (O-1s). Ms. Hajavi also works on waivers of the two-year home residency requirement for J visa holders, H-1B petitions, and works with individuals and employers applying for the Permanent Labor Certification Process (PERM).Ms. Hajavi began her career in law working as an Associate Attorney at the trial department of the Philadelphia Office of Duane Morris LLP, ...

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