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Advanced Strategies for Business Immigration: Navigating EB-1A, NIW, E-2, and L-1 Petitions

Master EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, E-2, and L-1 visa strategies with practical guidance on evidentiary standards, business plans, and RFE prevention.

2025-07-11 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-07-11 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-07-11 13:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-07-11 13:00:00

Course Overview

Mastering Business Immigration Petition Strategies

2025-07-11 13:00:00

Participants will learn to prepare strong EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, E-2, and L-1 petitions while navigating current adjudication challenges. Practical strategies address evidentiary standards and common RFE concerns.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
EB-1A Petitions
Proving extraordinary ability through regulatory criteria and the Kazarian final merits test.
02
NIW Framework
Demonstrating substantial merit, national importance, and positioning to advance the proposed endeavor.
03
E-2 Investments
Structuring substantial investments and business plans for real and operating enterprises.
04
L-1 Transfers
Establishing executive or managerial capacity for intracompany transferees in new office cases.
05
Business Plans
Developing visa-specific business plans addressing E-2 and L-1 new office requirements.
06
RFE Prevention
Avoiding requests for evidence through thorough documentation and anticipating adjudicator concerns.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Proving Extraordinary Ability in EB-1A and NIW Cases

This session examines the evidentiary requirements for EB-1A extraordinary ability petitions and EB-2 National Interest Waiver applications. Practitioners will learn the regulatory criteria, the Kazarian final merits test, and the three-prong NIW framework including substantial merit, positioning, and the labor certification balancing test.

Anne RowleyAnne Rowley
Hallie CohenHallie Cohen
Suzanne LazickiSuzanne Lazicki
clock 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm EST

E-2 Investor Visas: Structuring Investments for Approval

This session covers essential E-2 visa requirements including treaty eligibility, substantial investment standards, and the real and operating business test. Attendees will explore business plan strategies, filing venue considerations, and how to demonstrate economic viability and job creation potential.

Anne RowleyAnne Rowley
Hallie CohenHallie Cohen
Suzanne LazickiSuzanne Lazicki
clock 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST

Scheduled Break

A brief intermission allowing attendees to refresh before continuing with the remaining program sessions.

Anne RowleyAnne Rowley
Hallie CohenHallie Cohen
Suzanne LazickiSuzanne Lazicki
clock 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm EST

L-1 Intracompany Transfers: Compliance and Business Continuity

This session addresses L-1A and L-1B visa requirements with emphasis on new office petitions and executive/managerial capacity definitions. Practitioners will learn to craft compliant business plans, organizational charts, and job descriptions that demonstrate relief from non-qualifying operational duties.

Anne RowleyAnne Rowley
Hallie CohenHallie Cohen
Suzanne LazickiSuzanne Lazicki
clock 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Navigating USCIS Trends, Challenges, and RFE Prevention

This session analyzes current adjudication trends across EB-1A, NIW, E-2, and L-1 categories including shifting approval rates and increased scrutiny. Attendees will gain practical strategies for anticipating RFEs, strengthening evidence packages, and preparing clients for successful outcomes.

Anne RowleyAnne Rowley
Hallie CohenHallie Cohen
Suzanne LazickiSuzanne Lazicki
Anne Rowley

Anne Rowley

Grossman Young & Hammond

Hallie Cohen

Hallie Cohen

Grossman Young & Hammond LLC

Suzanne Lazicki

Suzanne Lazicki

Lucid Professional Writing

Anne Rowley

Anne Rowley

Grossman Young & Hammond

Anne Rowley is a seasoned immigration attorney whose practice sits at the intersection of corporate immigration strategy and individual advocacy. With over a decade of experience counseling both employers and foreign nationals across a wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant matters, Anne brings a nuanced, client-centered approach to one of the most rapidly evolving areas of law. Her work spans some of the most dynamic industries in the American economy — from financial services and clean energy to semiconductors, entertainment, and athletics — making her a trusted advisor to organizations navigating complex, high-stakes workforce authorization challenges.

Education & Credentials

Anne earned both her Bachelor of Arts and her Juris Doctor from Marquette University. She is an active member of the State Bar of California, admitted in April 2017, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar, admitted in November 2021. She also holds an inactive membership with the Wisconsin State Bar, where she was admitted in May 2013. Anne is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Recognition & Leadership

Anne has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America consecutively from 2023 through 2026 — an honor reserved for attorneys in earlier career stages who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence. This sustained recognition reflects not only her technical proficiency but also her growing reputation as a rising leader in the immigration law community. Anne is guided by the conviction that defending the Constitution and the rule of law is not merely a privilege, but a professional right and responsibility.

Professional Involvement

Anne is deeply committed to pro bono service and community engagement. She provides pro bono legal representation through the American Immigration Lawyers Association's Military Assistance Program (MAP), assisting active duty and recently retired members of the U.S. military with immigration matters. She has also served as a pro bono attorney for Oasis Legal Services, the Transgender Law Center, VECINA, Project Citizenship, and the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. Her pro bono work has encompassed disability waivers for naturalization applications, Temporary Protected Status filings, provisional unlawful presence waivers, asylum proceedings, and Special Immigrant Juvenile matters. Beyond direct representation, Anne contributes actively to thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and mentorship. She is a frequent speaker at universities — including multiple appearances at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy — and regularly engages international students and learners at all education levels on immigration law and its broader community impact.

Experience

Prior to joining Grossman Young & Hammond, Anne built her practice across three distinct institutional environments: the world's largest business immigration provider, where she worked in both the Boston and San Diego offices; a boutique immigration firm specializing in employment-based matters; and the in-house immigration department of a Fortune 500 company. This breadth of experience — spanning Big Law, boutique practice, and corporate environments — gives Anne an unusually well-rounded perspective on the operational, strategic, and legal dimensions of employment-based immigration. At GYH, Anne counsels a diverse roster of corporate and individual clients on nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories, with particular depth in employment authorization, adjustment of status, naturalization, and Temporary Protected Status. She has emerged as a recognized voice on evolving USCIS and DHS policy, including the end of automatic EAD extensions and heightened worksite enforcement trends. Her publications and CLE presentations reflect a practitioner who stays ahead of regulatory change and translates complex policy shifts into actionable guidance for employers and their counsel.
Hallie Cohen

Hallie Cohen

Grossman Young & Hammond LLC

Hallie Cohen is a Senior Attorney at Grossman Young & Hammond whose practice focuses on employment-based immigration matters, counseling clients throughout all stages of the immigration journey from nonimmigrant classification through naturalization.

Recognition & Leadership

Repeatedly recognized by the New York State Bar Association as an Empire State Counsel Honoree for commitment to pro bono work.

Professional Involvement

Committed to pro bono work as recognized by the New York State Bar Association's Empire State Counsel Honoree designation.

Experience

Prior to joining Grossman Young & Hammond, Hallie was an associate in the Immigration and Nationality practice of an AmLaw 200 firm representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. She also worked with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security conducting investigative services on behalf of the Office of Personnel Security and Suitability. She has extensive experience representing multinational corporations and small businesses in industries including financial services, technology and data sciences, health care, research institutions, and fashion.
Suzanne Lazicki

Suzanne Lazicki

Lucid Professional Writing

Suzanne Lazicki is the founder of Lucid Professional Writing, a boutique service specializing in business plans for immigration purposes, known for combining business expertise with comprehensive grasp of immigration policy and practice.

Recognition & Leadership

Author of blog.lucidtext.com, a leading source of information and analysis for immigrant investment since 2010. Contributing editor for Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs, 4th Ed., published by AILA, and authored the collection's article on EB-5 business plans.

Experience

Over a decade of experience assisting developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, writing hundreds of business plans for use in EB-5, E-2, and L-1 visa applications. Experience extends to market studies, site analysis, financial analysis, and consulting.
Anne Rowley

Anne Rowley

Grossman Young & Hammond

Anne Rowley is a seasoned immigration attorney whose practice sits at the intersection of corporate immigration strategy and individual advocacy. With over a decade of experience counseling both employers and foreign nationals across a wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant matters, Anne brings a nuanced, client-centered approach to one of the most rapidly evolving areas of law. Her work spans some of the most dynamic industries in the American economy — from financial services and clean energy to semiconductors, entertainment, and athletics — making her a trusted advisor to organizations navigating complex, high-stakes workforce authorization challenges.

Education & Credentials

Anne earned both her Bachelor of Arts and her Juris Doctor from Marquette University. She is an active member of the State Bar of California, admitted in April 2017, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar, admitted in November 2021. She also holds an inactive membership with the Wisconsin State Bar, where she was admitted in May 2013. Anne is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Recognition & Leadership

Anne has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America consecutively from 2023 through 2026 — an honor reserved for attorneys in earlier career stages who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence. This sustained recognition reflects not only her technical proficiency but also her growing reputation as a rising leader in the immigration law community. Anne is guided by the conviction that defending the Constitution and the rule of law is not merely a privilege, but a professional right and responsibility.

Professional Involvement

Anne is deeply committed to pro bono service and community engagement. She provides pro bono legal representation through the American Immigration Lawyers Association's Military Assistance Program (MAP), assisting active duty and recently retired members of the U.S. military with immigration matters. She has also served as a pro bono attorney for Oasis Legal Services, the Transgender Law Center, VECINA, Project Citizenship, and the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. Her pro bono work has encompassed disability waivers for naturalization applications, Temporary Protected Status filings, provisional unlawful presence waivers, asylum proceedings, and Special Immigrant Juvenile matters. Beyond direct representation, Anne contributes actively to thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and mentorship. She is a frequent speaker at universities — including multiple appearances at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy — and regularly engages international students and learners at all education levels on immigration law and its broader community impact.

Experience

Prior to joining Grossman Young & Hammond, Anne built her practice across three distinct institutional environments: the world's largest business immigration provider, where she worked in both the Boston and San Diego offices; a boutique immigration firm specializing in employment-based matters; and the in-house immigration department of a Fortune 500 company. This breadth of experience — spanning Big Law, boutique practice, and corporate environments — gives Anne an unusually well-rounded perspective on the operational, strategic, and legal dimensions of employment-based immigration. At GYH, Anne counsels a diverse roster of corporate and individual clients on nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories, with particular depth in employment authorization, adjustment of status, naturalization, and Temporary Protected Status. She has emerged as a recognized voice on evolving USCIS and DHS policy, including the end of automatic EAD extensions and heightened worksite enforcement trends. Her publications and CLE presentations reflect a practitioner who stays ahead of regulatory change and translates complex policy shifts into actionable guidance for employers and their counsel.
Hallie Cohen

Hallie Cohen

Grossman Young & Hammond LLC

Hallie Cohen is a Senior Attorney at Grossman Young & Hammond whose practice focuses on employment-based immigration matters, counseling clients throughout all stages of the immigration journey from nonimmigrant classification through naturalization.

Recognition & Leadership

Repeatedly recognized by the New York State Bar Association as an Empire State Counsel Honoree for commitment to pro bono work.

Professional Involvement

Committed to pro bono work as recognized by the New York State Bar Association's Empire State Counsel Honoree designation.

Experience

Prior to joining Grossman Young & Hammond, Hallie was an associate in the Immigration and Nationality practice of an AmLaw 200 firm representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. She also worked with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security conducting investigative services on behalf of the Office of Personnel Security and Suitability. She has extensive experience representing multinational corporations and small businesses in industries including financial services, technology and data sciences, health care, research institutions, and fashion.
Suzanne Lazicki

Suzanne Lazicki

Lucid Professional Writing

Suzanne Lazicki is the founder of Lucid Professional Writing, a boutique service specializing in business plans for immigration purposes, known for combining business expertise with comprehensive grasp of immigration policy and practice.

Recognition & Leadership

Author of blog.lucidtext.com, a leading source of information and analysis for immigrant investment since 2010. Contributing editor for Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs, 4th Ed., published by AILA, and authored the collection's article on EB-5 business plans.

Experience

Over a decade of experience assisting developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, writing hundreds of business plans for use in EB-5, E-2, and L-1 visa applications. Experience extends to market studies, site analysis, financial analysis, and consulting.

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