Legalpad Webinars and Events

Live Webinar - Every Other Tuesday at 9 AM PT O-1 Visa for Startup Founders

Overview of the L-1 Work Visa
Difference Between L-1A and L-1B
L-1A New Office
How Legalpad (Deel Immigration) can help you
Q&A

Best For: Executives and Managers

Length: 30 minutes

We’ll cover the most common visa options for startups, including a deep-dive on the O-1A, how to qualify, and the steps you’ll need to take to apply.

Live Webinar - Every Other Tuesday at 9 AM PT U.S. Permanent Residency Options for Work Visa Holders

Advantages of the O-1
Eligibility and Requirements
How to Qualify
How Legalpad (Deel Immigration) can help you

Best For: Founders and Entrepreneurs

Length: 30 minutes

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: Individuals and Employers Interested in Employment-Based Green Cards

Length: 45 minutes

On-Demand Self-Petition for the EB-2 NIW Without a Job Offer

Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how individuals can successfully self-petition for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) to gain permanent residency in the U.S. No job offer required!

In this on-demand session, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the EB-2 NIW visa, highlighting the advantages of self-petitioning without a job offer. You will learn about the eligibility requirements for the EB-2 NIW category, including the documentation and evidence required to support your application.

What is the EB-2 NIW?
Advantages of Self-Petitioning (No job offer required!)
Qualifications for the EB-2 NIW
Timeline and Process for Obtaining the EB-2 Green Card
How we can Help you Succeed

Best For: Those With an Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability

Length: 25 minutes

On-Demand The EB-1A for Chinese and Indian Nationals

Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how the EB-1A is the best option for Chinese and Indian Nationals and how those individuals with Extraordinary Ability can successfully obtain the EB-1A to gain permanent residency in the U.S.

In this on-demand session, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the EB-1A visa, highlighting the advantages for Chinese and Indian Nationals. You will learn about the eligibility requirements for the EB-1A category, including the documentation and evidence required to support your application.

What is the EB-1A?
The Advantages for Chinese and Indian Nationals
The Qualifications for the EB-1A
Timeline and Process for Obtaining the EB-1A Green Card
Helpful Tips for Ensuring a Successful Application

Best For: Chinese and Indian Nationals

Length: 20 minutes

On-Demand Streamline international hiring with EOR visa sponsorship

Global mobility is now an essential part of the modern workforce as increasing companies hire remote workers to widen talent pools, expand their global presence, and cater to employee needs and desires.

Whether moving team members to your office headquarters or empowering employees to work anywhere, work permit procurement and immigration are complex processes to navigate alone, often taking months or even years to complete.

In this 45-minute webinar, our mobility experts talk with ifood to share how using an EOR can accelerate global hiring and relieve HR teams of administrative burdens.

How global mobility aligns with future trends impacting the global workforce
Why EOR sponsorship can speed up the visa procurement and immigration process
How the EOR model improves core HR, payroll, and employee experience

Best For: Deel EOR

Length: 45 minutes

On-Demand Canada Work Visas: Your Guide for Employers and Individuals

Led by Deel's in-house Canadian immigration consultant, Chahat Sharma, this informative session will delve into the pathways available to employers and individuals seeking employment in Canada and discover how to make the most of Canada’s work visa programs.

The webinar will cover a range of topics, including:

Alternatives to the H-1B visa for employers struggling with the U.S. H-1B lottery
The LMIA category
Non-LMIA categories for nationals from certain treaty countries
Intracompany transfers.

If you're an employer seeking skilled workers or an individual looking to explore new career opportunities in Canada, this webinar is for you. Gain valuable insights on how to leverage Canada's work visa options to advance your career, expand your business, and tap into Canada's dynamic and growing talent pool.

On-Demand What you need to know before your visa interviews

Learn how to crack the U.S. visa interview from a former visa officer. We will also chat about visa types requiring the visa interview.

Topics covered:

Understanding the U.S. visa interview
Dos and Don'ts of the visa interview
What can you do if you are denied
Q&A

Best For: People with a visa interview scheduled, people who want to strategize before their interview is scheduled

Length: 45 minutes

On Demand Scaling Your Startup: GTM Strategies and Work Visas

Join us for an exclusive webinar on scaling your startup with Legalpad and Brex. In this cross-collaboration, Legalpad's immigration expert and Brex's GTM strategist will provide insights and practical tips on two critical startup topics: developing a successful go-to-market (GTM) strategy and securing work visas for your team.

Topics covered:

GTM Strategy
U.S. Work Visas
Work visas for some other countries with the help of EOR
Q&A

Best For: Early-stage startup founders

Length: 45 minutes

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

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

On Demand Early Stage Startup Formation and Fundraising: The Legal Perspective

Topics Covered:

Set up your startup business the right way from day one.
Go into meetings with your legal team armed with a basic education in the laws governing the fund raising process.
Understand the risks related to raising funds from different kinds of investors. Learn how to protect your company from potential investor lawsuits.

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

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.

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

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.

Best For: Founders and Entrepreneurs

Length: 30 Minutes

On-Demand Visa O-1 Para Fundadores De Startups

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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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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

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