Immigration, Visas and Entrepreneurship Under the New Administration
FirstGen is hosting a seminar on immigration policy changes under the new administration and the last minute regulation changes from the previous administration.
New policy guidelines will be introduced in the first few weeks of the administration, which will have a significant impact on many tech workers and entrepreneurs in the NYC ecosystem.
We'll be hearing from a deep expert on the topic, Jonathan Grode, who leads the US practice at Green and Spiegel, an immigration focused law firm. He'll share:
existing and expected legislative changes
its impact on entrepreneurs looking to start companies in the US
its impact on H1-B and O1 Visas
provide tactical next steps for those potentially affected.
Jonathan is regarded as a thought leader in the field of immigration law. From advancing the use of the J-1 for entrepreneurs to cutting edge advocacy during the 1st Trump administration, Jonathan is considered a creative, yet pragmatic immigration attorney who provides real world solutions to those looking to establish a life in the United States.
Structure of the event:
As a reminder, we start AT 5:30pm. Please make arrangements to be ready to start then.
The format of this event will be a 45 min presentation followed by a 45 min Q&A session. It is designed to be informative but also informal so bring your questions!
Who should attend:
Primary Audience: Immigrant entrepreneurs, tech/startup employees and investors.
Secondary Audience: Investors, founders looking for guidance on how to support their portfolio companies and/or employees.
A bit more about Jonathan:
As US Practice Director at Green and Spiegel LLC, Jonathan provides professional legal services relating to all aspects of American immigration law. He also provides presentations on US immigration for corporations, non-profit organizations, chambers of commerce and small business forums. He has had over 25 years of experience in the business immigration law field and is passionate about supporting immigrant founders in particular in their quest to build and grow their businesses in the US.
Our sponsors:
Thank you to General Assembly who will be our space partner for this event.
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