Posted by Karen Pollak on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 @ 12:32 PM
Rivonia-based PR agency, Glass Slipper Communications, has been appointed to assist United States-based immigration attorney Karen-Lee Pollak in her launch publicity requirements to the South African immigration market.
Effective August 2010, Glass Slipper has been working closely with Karen-Lee Pollak, Shareholder and Immigration Section Chair of AV rated U.S. law Firm Goins, Underkofler, Crawford & Langdon, LLP in formulating an effective educational and awareness-generating immigration campaign. This, with a drive to speak directly to corporate, as well as individual clients looking to obtain immigrant and non-immigrant visas, to live and work in the U.S.
The company provides expert legal advice regarding U.S. immigration law and represents a diverse range of clients seeking overseas entry, inclusive of:
- Investors and entrepreneurs, professional workers; foreign or domestic businesses wishing to place employees in the U.S.; family members of current U.S. residents; students and diversity lottery recipients and religious workers
For further information; please contact Louise Churches directly: louise@glass-slipper.co.za.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 @ 04:17 PM
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Posted by Michael Pollak on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @ 04:56 PM
Get a sneak peak of Karen Pollak's TV ad set to go live on national television. The ad will appear on various networks including "BBC World News" and "Anderson Cooper 360".
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Posted by Michael Pollak on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 @ 01:45 PM
For most foreign nationals wanting to permanently live and work in the United States, the ultimate goal is to obtain a "green card" or permanent residency status. The most common method of obtaining permanent residency is through sponsorship by an employer or family member.
For wealthy individuals, a $1 million investment in a business that 
creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs is also an option. That amount is reduced to $500,000 where the business is located in areas of high unemployment or other qualifying rural areas.
However, where these options are unavailable, foreign nationals from countries with investment or commerce treaties with the United States may still obtain a visa to live and work in the United States by either investing in a business in the United States (E-1 visa) or by conducting trade with the United States (E-2 visa). The requirements of the E visa may be found in §101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act; 8 U.S.C.A. §1101(a)(15)(E).
The E visa category may be used by various types of companies, whether owned by individuals or large multinational corporations, and may be used by the company's principals or by its employees. Although the E visa is considered a non-immigrant visa, unlike other nonimmigrant visas, it may be renewed indefinitely and the
E visa holder may apply for a green card through the business supporting the E visa.
There are three basic requirements for obtaining an E-1 or E-2 visa. First, a treaty must exist between the United States and the foreign national's home country. Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Pakistan, Iran, Japan and Australia are just some of the countries that have treaties with the United States. Second, majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company must be held by nationals of the foreign country. Third, every employee or principal of the company seeking E visa status must be a citizen of the foreign country where the company
is based.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 @ 01:07 PM
The TN Status Visa
Employers may continue to sponsor Canadian and Mexican nationals in "TN" status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This visa is available to Mexican and Canadian nationals who have been offered a temporary position in one of the professions described in schedule 2 of NAFTA. The applicant must have the degree or credentials required for that profession. The TN visa is valid for one year and may be renewed indefinitely. A spouse of an employee in TN status is not eligible for work authorization.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @ 03:04 PM
Karen‐Lee Pollak, a partner in the Dallas law firm of Goins, Underkofler, Crawford & Langdon, LLP, has earned a spot among the 2009 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars selections are based on nominations made by attorneys appearing on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list. The designation is reserved for the top up‐and‐coming Texas attorneys who are 40 or younger or have been in practice fewer than 10 years. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in Texas are named to the Rising Stars list.
"Karen‐Lee brings exceptional legal skills and unwavering commitment to our clients," says Paul Underkofler, co‐founder of Goins, Underkofler, Crawford & Langdon, LLP and a Texas Super Lawyer himself. "This is an exceptional achievement. We are very proud of her". This year's list appears in the April issue of Texas Monthly, as well as Texas Rising Stars, a magazine co‐produced by the publishers of Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Media, Inc.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 @ 03:04 PM
On April 1, 2008, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will begin accepting "H-1B" visa applications for the 2009 fiscal year. Last year, the USCIS reached its H-1B visa quota in one day. By late afternoon on April 2, 2007, the USCIS received approximately 150,000 H-1B applications and had to resort to a random selection process to select applications which fell within the quota. All applications which were not selected or applications filed after April 3, 2007 were returned.
It is likely that the USCIS will also reach its H-1B cap for the 2009 fiscal year soon after April 1, 2008. The H-1B visa program enables U.S. employers to hire highly educated foreign professional workers for "specialty occupations" - jobs that require at least a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in the field of specialty. These foreign workers provide needed specialized or unique skills, fill a temporary labor shortage and/or supply global expertise. Holders of these visas can stay in the United States for up to six years.
Prudent employers should start considering and planning their H-1B visa needs for the upcoming fiscal year. It is also advisable for employers to start making contingency plans for bringing temporary professional workers to the United States if the H-1B cap is reached.