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Moving your company to the U.S.? Learn how to pick a city, hire your first Americans, and plan for visas before you move your team.

​Ana Gabriela Urizar, immigration attorney at Manifest Law, is joined by Carlos Medina — Founder and President of the Modesto Foundation, Executive Producer and Host of the PBS series ¿Qué Pasa, NJ?, and, until earlier this year, President and CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.

TN visas have no cap and no lottery. Join us to learn how to hire AI and engineering talent from Mexico, what it costs, and how long it takes.

O-1A approvals for founders are happening right now — and we're pulling back the curtain on how. Join a Manifest attorney for a real look at recent wins: what USCIS is actually approving, what evidence made the case, and where founders most often trip up.

Content creation is a full-fledged career, but for creators and influencers born outside the U.S. it raises a hard question: what visa actually fits? Manifest immigration attorney Avalon Paul breaks down the O-1B — who qualifies, what evidence USCIS looks for, and what a realistic timeline looks like.

Netflix’s culture is one of the most copied and least understood in business. Talent density, top-of-market pay, freedom and responsibility — the deck went viral, but the operating work behind it rarely gets discussed. Jessica Neal spent 12 years building that talent function, ending as Chief Talent Officer, through Netflix’s rise from DVD-by-mail to global streaming. Now an operating partner at TCV, she also co-hosts the TruthWorks podcast with Patty McCord, where she has interviewed more than 100 guests, including CEOs, founders, and chief people officers. On Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. eastern, she joins Jeff Joseph, President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and President of Immigration Strategy at Manifest Law, for an inside look at how the function was built — what hiring the best person for every role actually demanded, and how to talk to your own CFO, CHRO, and CEO about the programs that make it possible. YOU’LL LEAVE WITH How Netflix structured its talent function as the company scaled globally What hiring the best person for every role required operationally, sponsorship included What your CFO, CHRO, and CEO are each looking for when immigration comes up — and how to talk to them

Moving to the U.S. involves more immigration decisions than most people realize — and making the right ones early can significantly affect your options down the line. Whether you're relocating for work, entrepreneurship, or family, understanding the full landscape of pathways available to you is the best place to start. In this session, Manifest immigration attorney, Henry Lindpere walks through the most common visa pathways for people relocating to the U.S. — from initial entry options through to long-term status and green card pathways. We'll cover: Overview of the most common visa categories for people relocating to the U.S. Employment-based options: H-1B, O-1A, TN, J-1, and others Entrepreneur and investor pathways including E-2 and O-1A Family-based options and how they interact with other pathways How to think about your initial visa choice in light of your long-term goals What the path from a temporary visa to a green card typically looks like Common mistakes people make when planning an international relocation Whether you're in the early stages of planning or already in the process, this session will give you a clear picture of the road ahead. Bring your questions. Register now to secure your spot.

The TN visa is one of the most straightforward work authorization options available to Canadian and Mexican professionals — but it comes with a specific set of rules, and the mistakes people make with it tend to be entirely avoidable with the right information. This session cuts through the confusion and gives you a clear, practical picture of how the TN works and how to use it correctly. In this session, Manifest immigration attorney Arielle Sheinfeld walks through the TN visa in plain language — what it allows, what it doesn't, and what to watch out for at every stage. We'll cover: What the TN visa is and who qualifies Which professions are eligible under the TN category How the application process works for Canadians vs. Mexican nationals What to do — and what to avoid — when entering, renewing, and maintaining TN status How job changes, employer switches, and role transitions affect your TN How TN status interacts with long-term green card planning Common TN mistakes that create problems — and how to avoid them Whether you're considering a TN for the first time or already on TN status and wanting to make sure you're handling it correctly, this session will give you a solid foundation. Bring your questions. Register now to secure your spot.

A marriage-based green card is one of the most common immigration pathways — but couples who go in without understanding the process often find themselves caught off guard by the documentation requirements, the timelines, and the scrutiny involved. Knowing what to expect before you file makes a real difference. ​In this session, Manifest immigration attorney, Ana Gabriela Urizar walks through the marriage-based green card process from start to finish, so you and your spouse can approach it with clarity and confidence. ​We'll cover: ​The difference between adjustment of status and consular processing — and how to choose ​What the petition and interview process looks like, step by step ​What documentation USCIS looks for to establish a bona fide marriage ​Common reasons cases get delayed, flagged, or denied ​Conditional green cards: what they are and how to remove conditions ​How prior immigration history affects the process ​What couples should be doing now to prepare, even before filing ​Whether you're newly married and just starting to research your options, or already mid-process and trying to understand what comes next, this session will give you a clear picture of the road ahead. Bring your questions. Register now to secure your spot.

A recent Board of Immigration Appeals decision changes how travel on advance parole is treated. Manifest immigration attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar breaks down what the decision actually says, who it affects, and what to weigh before traveling internationally while your case is pending.