Ian Wagreich to Chair and Present at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2023 Annual Conference

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June 21–24, 2023

Chicago-based partner Ian Wagreich will serve as chair of the 2023 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, on June 21–24, 2023. Wagreich will also participate as a panelist for the "New Attendee Orientation" and "Representing the Exceptional and Extraordinary: EB-1 and NIW Cases." The preparation of the employment-based I-140 petition for EB-1A and EB-2 national interest waiver (NIW) cases will be covered, including managing client expectations, recent policy changes for EB-2 NIW cases, common strategic issues, and documentation challenges.

Documenting eligibility for EB-1 applicants
- Awards, high salaries, original contributions, critical roles, and more
Utilizing documentation presented in O-1A petitions when transitioning to EB-1
NIWs: Showing that an occupation is in the "national interest"
New guidance on NIW petitions for STEM graduates and entrepreneurs   
Case strategies, including multiple I-140s and concurrent filing of I-485s

For conference information and to register, visit the AILA's website.

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