National Interest Waiver Best Practices: Reality Check
| Live Event Date: 10/27/2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Format | Length | CLE Eligible |
| Web Seminar | 90 min. | Yes |
A National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a method of obtaining U.S. lawful permanent residence with or without an employer as sponsor. It is a critical tool in any practitioner’s toolbox. There is a wide breadth of jobs that may qualify for an NIW, including those involving work that benefits the U.S. economy, education system, health, arts, or some other aspect of American society. The panelists will focus on the occupations and qualifications of individuals who may be eligible for this benefit.
Featured Topics:
- Review of Initial NIW Requirements
- Matter of Dhanasar Analysis: How to Measure Substantial Merit and National Importance
- Impact of Biden STEM Guidance on NIWs
- Red Herrings and Other Pitfalls for NIWs, Including Labor Shortages and Assessing the National Impact of a Given Occupation
- Impact of Premium Processing on Assessing NIW as a Filing Strategy
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James W. Hollis (DL), Memphis, TN
James W. Hollis is an attorney at Siskind Susser PC in Memphis, TN. His practice focuses on immigration for entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and other talent workers. He has served as Lecturer in Business Immigration Law at Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law, has spoken on a variety of AILA panels, and has contributed to AILA books and other publications. Mr. Hollis received his J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, MO.
Sophia R. Johnykutty, Sugar Land, TX
Sophia R. Johnykutty remotely served as senior in-house legal counsel and immigration leader for trucking and software companies. Her employment includes Senior Associate for global immigration law firms where she was named as Texas Rising Star and Best Lawyers of America. In her spare time, she volunteers for YMCA Refugee program and The Village Connect. In 2012, Sophia was recognized as AILA Probono Star. She received her J.D. from Texas Tech University.
Anna Stepanova, Owings Mills, MD
Anna Stepanova is an Assistant Managing Attorney and a Member of Murthy Law Firm. She is a frequent speaker and author of articles on a large variety of employment and family-based immigration topics. Ms. Stepanova received her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law (2004).
Daniel Larson, San Francisco, CA
Daniel S. Larson is an associate with Nathan Waxman, PLLC, a firm with a long, established history of working on complex self-sponsorship scenarios on behalf of diverse client base, which has included actors, artists, musicians, playwrights, entrepreneurs, IT professionals, scientists, financial workers, business managers and corporate executives. Mr. Larson is a member of AILA Nor Cal Chapter and received his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law (2012).
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