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Legalpad provides the international community with clear and useful U.S. work visa and immigration information and connecting the founder community around the world.

 

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March 23 - 10:00 AM PT / 1:00PM PT O-1 Visa for Startup Founders
Topics Covered:
  • Advantages of the O-1
  • Eligibility and Requirements
  • How to Qualify
  • How Legalpad (Deel) can help you

Best For: Founders and Entrepreneurs

Length: 30 minutes

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March 22 - 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET Visa O-1 Para Fundadores De Startups

Acompáñanos en esta sesión en donde cubriremos la visa O-1 y porqué es la visa de preferencia para emprendedores/fundadores de startups que quieran acceder a una visa de trabajo en EEUU. Entérate de los criterios específicos y su aplicación a las startups, y de qué puedes hacer para calificar.

Ideal para: Emprendedores de startups que hayan recibido inversión institucional

Duración: 30 minutos

 

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Wednesday, April 22, 2022
8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET

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March 28 - 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM PT Expand Your Startup in the U.S. With the L-1 Work Visa
Learn how to open a new office in the U.S. and transfer your existing employees from your home country to the U.S. with an L-1 work visa.
 
Topics Covered:
  • Overview of the L-1 Work Visa
  • Difference Between L-1A and L-1B
  • L-1A New Office
  • How Legalpad (Deel) can help you
  • Q&A

Best For: Executives and Managers

Length: 30 minutes

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March 30 - 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET U.S. Permanent Residency Options for Work Visa Holders

Join us to learn about how individuals with U.S. work visas can successfully obtain the EB-1A or EB-2 NIW to gain permanent residency in the U.S. 

Best For: People Seeking Employment-Based Green Cards

Length: 45 minutes

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On-Demand Understanding the R&D tax breaks for startups in the U.S.
Learn how to get tax credits for your U.S. entity, and identify activities that qualify for the credit. We will also focus on its implications for international founders.
 
Topics covered:
  • Provide an overview of the R&D tax credit
  • Identify activities that qualify for the credit 
  • Understand the recent tax changes and the implications for your business
  • Tax credits for international founders
  • Q&A

Best For: Early-stage startup founders

Length: 45 minutes

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On-Demand H-1B Lottery Overview for Employers

Topics covered:

  • Key deadlines for the H-1B lottery
  • Eligibility and requirements of the H-1B
  • How to apply for an H-1B
  • How Legalpad (Deel) can help you

Best For: Employers who want to Sponsor a Specialty Worker with an Advanced Degree

Length: 30 minutes

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On-Demand Start your U.S. Company from Anywhere in the World
Learn how to create a company in the U.S. and understand the basic compliance and taxes associated with it. We will also focus on ways to navigate U.S. immigration.
 
Topics covered:
  • Incorporation Process of your U.S. Company from anywhere in the world
  • Basic Taxes & Compliances required for your U.S. Company
  • H-1B work visa 
  • O-1 work visa
  • Q&A

Best For: Early-stage startup founders

Length: 45 minutes

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On-Demand Work Visas and Layoffs

If you were recently laid on an H-1B or you want to plan ahead, join this free session to learn about your options from an experienced immigration attorney. There is a 60-day grace period from when your employment ended to when you need to sort out your next move. 

We'll cover 5 options to know about if you've been laid off an H-1B.

  • H-1B transfers
  • Changing your H-1B status to a different work visa
  • Changing your H-1B status to a non-work visa
  • Green card options as an H-1B holder
  • Leaving the U.S.
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On-Demand Raising Capital with Confidence for International Founders in the U.S.
Learn about how you can raise funds in the U.S. as an international founder. We will also discuss how raising funds can pave the way for a U.S. work visa.
 
Topics covered:
  • Preparing for Fundraising
  • Funding and U.S. work visa
  • Q&A
This session is co-hosted by Forecastr and Legalpad.

Best For: Early-stage startup founders

Length: 45 minutes

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On-Demand EB-2 NIW | Fast Track Your Green Card Process

Join Legalpad's Director of Legal, Y Le, for a 30-minute overview of the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW).

This session is best for:
Startup founders and executives interested in gaining permanent residency in the United States.

Session highlights:
- The O-1 visa to EB-2 NIW path to permanent residency
- What is the EB-2 NIW?
-EB-2 NIW advantages
-Eligibility criteria

Best For: People seeking Employment-based Green Cards

Length: 30 minutes

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On-Demand Navigating Your Post-Graduation Visa Options!

Join us to explore your visa options after you graduate from grad school!

Topics covered will include:
- The implication of recent proclamation on visa options for international students
- Visa options for international students, including the new H-1B visa process
- Ways to work on your startup


Best For: International Students

Length:  30 minutes

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On-Demand Q&A Session | International Entrepreneur Parole Rule

Join Legalpad’s Vice President of Client Services Nhu-Y Le for a Q&A session about the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER). Learn more about the IER, how it differs from the O-1, and what the IER could mean for startup founders. 

Best For: Venture-backed startup founders

Length: 45 minutes

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On-Demand The O-1 Visa for Startup Founders
Discover the most effective paths for startups to relocate and access invaluable resources, mentors, and talent in the U.S. with Deel's on-demand workshop on navigating the U.S. immigration system as a founder.
 
In this session, you'll learn about the benefits of the O-1A work visa, which is often the best option for venture-backed founders to live and work in the U.S. while growing their businesses. Explore eligibility and requirements for the visa, and gain insights on how Deel Immigration can support you through the process.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your business, this workshop provides essential knowledge and tools for tapping into the U.S. startup ecosystem. Topics covered include the advantages of the O-1A, how to qualify, and the steps you need to take.
 

Best For: Founders and Entrepreneurs 

Length: 30 Minutes

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