Posted by Michael Pollak on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 @ 03:09 PM
We all hear scary war stories of attempting to emigrate to the United States. From what one hears and reads, immigration to the United States is not for the faint hearted. However, a lot of misconceptions exist about this process. The secret to success in a smooth transition to moving to the United States, whether permanently or temporarily, is often just a mixture of understanding how the immigration process works and gaining knowledge on the best type of visa for you and your family.
Karen-Lee Pollak, shareholder and immigration practice chair of the AV rated U.S. law firm: Goins, Underkofler, Crawford & Langdon, LLP; will be in Johannesburg to conduct immigration consultations from 20 September to 03 October, 2010.
She will be providing consulting services at the law offices of Cyril Ziman & Associates, Inc., located at 43 Keyes Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg. Please feel free to contact the local office at +27 11 880 9363 or contact Karen-Lee directly via email at karenp@gucl.com in order to schedule an appointment.
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 Wed, Aug 18, 2010 @ 07:40 PM
Karen will be in Johannesburg in mid-September and will be accepting immigration consultations from September 20, 2010 through October 3, 2010. She will be providing consulting services at the law offices of Cyril Ziman & Associates, Inc., located at 43 Keyes Ave Rosebank Johannesburg 2196. The telephone number there is 011-880-9363. Please feel free to call the local number to schedule an appointment or you can email Karen directly at karenp@gucl.com.
Please pass this information on to your friends and family who may be considering options to live and work in the United States.
Posted by Karen Pollak on Thu, Jun 03, 2010 @ 05:13 PM
I was honored to a write a chapter for the 2010 edition of the book Employing International Workers. Specifically, the chapter I wrote relates to what employers need to know when employing foreign nationals. It is titled “Key Issues an Employer needs to Understand When Sponsoring an Employee for a Non-Immigrant Visa or Green Card”. It is really an informative book for those involved in the immigration process. It is now available in book stores.
We are providing free access for our readers to the chapter I wrote. I hope you find it useful.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 10:20 AM
The official release date for Inside the Minds: Employing International Workers, 2010 ed is now June 2010. The book will will be available in bookstores nationwide.
Immigration Attorney, Karen Pollak was selected as a contributing author based upon her experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Her article "Key Issues an Employer Needs to Understand When Sponsoring an Employee for a Non-Immigrant Visa or Green Card" will appear in the 2010 edition.
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Employing International Workers provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on counseling clients on the opportunities and challenges of hiring foreign employees. Featuring partners from law firms across the country, these experts guide the reader through the latest developments in the recruiting and hiring process, with an emphasis on worker trends, strategies for multinational firms, increased enforcement activity, and the impact of today's economic and political culture on immigration policies.
They discuss the intricacies involved in handling complex immigration matters for corporate clients and offer proven recommendations for navigating the visa process and working with immigration authorities and international recruits. From filling out I-9 forms and filing H-1Bs to creating a compliance manual and understanding E-Verify, these top lawyers give tips on following a thorough compliance program and understanding immigration requirements once a foreign employee is hired. Additionally, these leaders reveal their tips for educating clients on immigration, avoiding penalties, and weighing the benefits and costs of hiring international workers.
The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this dynamic field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide.
Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 @ 10:44 PM
We had a good turn out and fun was had by all during yesterday's Immigration 101 Webinar with Avvo. Thanks to Avvo's Megan Olendorf for organizing and special thanks to the audience for spending your time with us and asking some great questions. For those of you who weren't able to join us, attached is the recording.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 @ 01:25 PM
Do you have questions about immigration laws? H-1B application status? How to go about getting permanent residency where you have conditional permanent residency, but are divorced or separated? Bringing immediate relatives, preference relatives and their families to the United States?
Join us for a FREE online seminar with Avvo and Dallas Immigration Attorney Karen-Lee Pollak who can help you through the process.
Click here to register and receive an e-mail confirmation with instructions for joining in the online seminar. No Internet access at that time, no problem. You can still listen to the seminar live over the phone, although you won't be able to submit questions.
If you can't make it at this date and time but still want to participate, please e-mail your questions ahead of time to ask@avvo.com. We'll address your questions and send you a transcript of the response after the call.
See you on the inside...
Posted by Michael Pollak on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 @ 08:49 PM
Immigration attorney Karen Pollak explains on a basic level how foreign nationals can come live and work in the United States.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 @ 08:28 AM
Immigration attorney Karen Pollak explains how a U.S. Citizen can bring a family member (spouse, parent or child) to the United States.
Posted by Michael Pollak on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 @ 08:19 PM
In this video, Immigration attorney Karen Pollak explains how a U.S. Citizen can bring a brother or sister to the United States.