Immigration Considerations for Entrepreneurial International Students
When: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 5:30pm
Where: Chrysler 133, North Campus
Who: International Students Interested in Launching a Startup Venture in the United States During School or Upon Graduation
RSVP: https://www.engin.umich.edu/form/intlstudentsworkshop

Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and the University of Michigan International Center, and led by Scott Cooper, Partner and Managing Attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, PLLC, this workshop will address common questions and issues faced by international students working on a startup venture in the United States. Topics covered will include:

1)    Considerations while in school (e.g. Is it employment or isn't it? How much involvement is too much? Options in the F-1 and J-1 categories)
2)    Options after graduation (e.g. Post-graduate work authorization; Time limits on OPT/AT; Other temporary visas)
3)    Getting a green card (e.g.  Do you want or need a green card? NIW or EB1)
4)    Other issues (e.g. Use of temporary visas for new businesses/business owners; Corporate/contract issues; Tax issues; Family options)
5)    Getting additional help

There will also be time for questions. Space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your place is this workshop: https://www.engin.umich.edu/form/intlstudentsworkshop