
Immigration Denials for Employers: How to Pick the Right Next Step
A denial puts your worker's status at risk. Learn how employers choose between refiling, appealing, suing, or changing plans.

A denial puts your worker's status at risk. Learn how employers choose between refiling, appealing, suing, or changing plans.
A strong O-1 or EB-1A case isn’t just about having the right evidence. It’s about presenting it so an officer can follow it easily. This session covers how to structure your petition: mapping evidence to each criterion, ordering exhibits, framing recommendation letters, and avoiding the gaps that lead to Requests for Evidence. Bring your questions for an immigration attorney.
Thinking about the O-1 visa but not sure where to start? This session walks you through the full process from start to finish: how to tell if you qualify, which evidence carries the most weight, how to line up strong recommendation letters, and what happens from filing to approval. You’ll leave with a clear plan for building your case, plus answers to your questions from an immigration attorney.
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, former 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.
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.

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