Online
registration is closed. To register, please contact Tram Nguyen at
612-278-6316 or tnguyen@mnbars.org
.
Remote
participation only.
This program is sponsored by the MSBA International Business Law
Section (IBLS).
1. How is the U.S. Immigration
System already changing under President Biden compared with the Trump
administration?
2. What Work Visa Options
are available in 2021 for employers to sponsor international talent to work in
the U.S. including the most often-used categories: H-1, L-1, TN, E-2, F-1 OPT
and other options?
3. What “Green Card” options are
available for employers to sponsor key employees for Lawful Permanent Residence
including the often-used categories: PERM Labor Certification for Professionals
and Skilled Workers and Special Options for “Priority Workers” including
Multinational Transferred Executives and Managers and people with Extraordinary,
Exceptional or Outstanding skills?
4. Q and A with speakers Scott Borene and
George Maxwell.
Speakers:
SCOTT M. BORENE is Founder and Managing
Attorney of Borene Law Firm, a 7-person boutique immigration law firm in
Minneapolis. He was selected as 2020 Minnesota Lawyer of the Year in Immigration
Law by The Best Lawyers in America and has been repeatedly recognized among the
Top 20 Lawyers in the World “most highly regarded” by other lawyers and General
Counsel (Who’s Who Legal). He is a past Director of the American Immigration
Lawyers Association (AILA) and a past Chair of the MSBA Immigration Law Section.
He has more than 35 years experience managing immigration projects for employers
from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
GEORGE C. MAXWELL is an Immigration
Attorney with Borene Law Firm in Minneapolis. He is a past Chair of the American
Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter and a past
Chair of the MSBA Immigration Law Section. He has more than 10 years experience
handling U.S. and Global immigration matters for businesses and individuals
worldwide. George also has more than 7 years international law and litigation
experience including work as In-house Counsel at Exxon and
at major corporate
law firms.
CLE Credits:
1.0 Standard CLE Credit | Event Code:
342146
Cost:
IBLS Member: $5
MSBA Member not in IBLS: $10*
Non-MSBA Member: $15
Law Student: FREE
*Join the International Business
Law Section: Membership is 50% off through February
28th! Add the Section Membership to your cart here and
use code SECTIONSAVINGS at checkout. Want more information
about the International
Business Law Section? Email Tram Nguyen at tnguyen@mnbars.org with questions.
Deadline to register: February 14, 2021
Remote Participation: This program is by live
webinar. Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.
Payments: Due to the pandemic, accounting staff have
limited access to the office making the processing of checks difficult. We
request that you register online or over the phone by credit card whenever
possible. If you need assistance, please contact the program manager. If
you must pay by check, please use this
registration form.
Cancellations: Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation
policy .
Accommodations: The MSBA is committed to
creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If
you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify
the program manager. Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior
to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.
Thank you.
Program Manager:
Tram
Nguyen
tnguyen@mnbars.org
612-278-6316