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”Immigration in the COVID-19 era“ - International Immigration Seminar Presented by CIE & DLG

This Saturday, Chinese in Entertainment (CIE) and D’Alessio Law Group (DLG) is excited to present a webinar on U.S. immigration law for the benefit of international entertainment, tech, and entrepreneurial professionals.

Staying up to date with the ever-changing state of international immigration is vital to navigating your career in a post-COVID 19 landscape. From travel restrictions to office closings, presidential proclamations to changes in processing times, the “Immigration in the COVID-19 era” webinar will help professionals understand the issues they face when pursuing a U.S. visa or green card throughout these times. Whether you’re planning on coming to or staying in the United States for a limited or long-term basis, understanding which visa options will best serve your interests in the United States is an important first step for following through on your goals.

Schedule:

  • Date: Aug 22, Saturday

  • Time: 5 PM (PST)

What to Expect:

The seminar will be organized largely as an instructional lecture, which will be presented by speaker and immigration attorney Lorraine D'Alessio (see below for bio). Lorraine will

  • Understanding current U.S. travel restrictions abroad, at the border, and at home

  • How to renew or extend visitor visas (ESTA and Visa Waiver Program) for foreign nationals currently unable to leave the United States

  • Understanding Trump administration travel and visa restrictions on employment based green cards, H-1B, H-2B, J-1, and L-1 visas, as well exceptions to these restrictions

  • Alternative visa options for professionals affected by visa restrictions

  • Processing trends and tips for navigating the visa process

  • Understanding the impact of future COVID-19 news as well as U.S. election on immigration

The panel will conclude with a question-and-answer (Q&A) session in which speakers will respond to audience questions.

If you encounter any questions, feel free to email us at marketing@lacff.org.

 

About D’Alessio Law Group

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D’Alessio Law Group (DLG) is a full-service immigration law firm dedicated to serving the needs of companies, organizations, artists and creators in the international entertainment, tech, and corporate communities. The firm delivers innovative solutions that enable companies to gain access to top global talent. Their mandate is to help our clients build teams that give them their competitive advantage for success.

DLG takes deep pride in representing the goals of their clients as synonymous to our own. They strive to achieve the desired immigration objectives of every organization and individual through an efficient, effective and proven process. Powered by our dedicated team and strategic approach, D’Alessio Law Group is widely recognized as a highly effective leader and global advocate in the arena of international immigration law.

About the Speaker

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Lorraine D’Alessio

Founding partner of D’Alessio Law Group, Lorraine D’Alessio was named the 2017 Leader in Law by the Los Angeles Business Journal and is the recipient of the 2018 Enterprising Woman Award. A former Ford model turned legal powerhouse, Lorraine is a multi-award- winning, immigration expert that regularly contributes to the Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, LA Business Journal, Playback Magazine and other leading outlets in the U.S. Lorraine serves on the board for Artists for Change, is a member of the Female Founder’s Network, and serves as a Startup Grind mentor as well.