Immigration Law Seminar
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GACCoM in cooperation with Dykema are pleased to present this Seminar on
"What You Need to Know: Current U.S. Immigration Issues for German Companies"
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm,
Location: Dykema, 10 S. Wacker…
GACCoM in cooperation with Dykema are pleased to present this Seminar on
"What You Need to Know: Current U.S. Immigration Issues for German Companies"
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm,
Location: Dykema, 10 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60606
Topics:
- Use of the visa waiver program ("VWP") and new mandatory ESTA registration requirements for German visitors to the U.S
- Current Issues with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Worksite Investigations: The 'ICE' Man Cometh
- The H-1B Lottery is Fast Approaching, April 1, 2009: Temporary U.S. employment authorization options for German workers
- Employment and family-based "green card" sponsorship options
Applying for U.S. citizenship
Speakers:
Sonya Olds Som, Of Counsel, Dykema:
Sonya heads the firm's immigration group in Chicago. She represents business clients, including advising German and other multinational corporations on a wide range of U.S. immigration issues, and preparing nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications.
Ken Jochum, Principal, The Archon Group, Human Resource Consultants:
Archon provides consulting support in the areas of benefit planning and cost control, compensation, employee relations and performance management for small to mid-size U.S. and multinational companies. Ken has over twenty years experience in senior human resource leadership roles with global firms including Premier Farnell plc and Continental Grain Company, as well as other global leaders.
Ellen Reese, Director of Human Resources, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation:
Ellen is responsible for the human resources associate relations function for the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation’s Mount Prospect headquarters. In addition, she manages talent management, compensation and is the global coordinator of staffing for the division, working closely with Germany and other countries in the coordination of expatriate transfers. Worldwide, Robert Bosch Power Tool is the Number 1 market leader in the world in portable electric power tools, accessories and the measuring tools market. In North America, their brands consist of highly respected industry names such as Bosch, Dremel, RotoZip, Skil, and Vermont American.
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