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Course Description Immigration law is at the forefront of the national media. The president’s new administration highlights the need to provide clients with multifaceted strategies and solutions to complex circumstances in an ever-evolving immigration landscape. The 16th Annual Immigration Law Conference offers a practical, in-depth review of employment-based immigration law and procedure, featuring lectures and expert faculty insight on the issues directly impacting your clients. They also offer real-world strategies while providing you with an overview of laws, regulations, and policies. Attend this Conference to sharpen your skillset, assess creative options for your clients, and enhance your practice. Agenda in Eastern Time: 9:30 am–9:35 am Welcome and Introduction Miosoty Batista, Esq., Northeastern University, Boston, Co-Chair Kathleen Micciche, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP, Boston, Co-Chair 9:35 am–10:20 am F-1 Visas, Optional Practical Training, and Transitioning to an H-1B Mary E. Walsh, Esq., Iandoli, Desai & Cronin, PC, Boston 10:20 am–11:05 am H-1Bs and Overcoming Challenging RFEs Miki K. Matrician, Esq., Chin & Curtis LLP, Boston 11:05 am–11:15 am Networking and Refreshment Break 11:15 am–11:55 am Foreign Investors and the E-2 Visa: Facilitating Cross-Border Movement of Critical Employees Josiah J. Curtis, Esq., Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP, Boston 11:55 am–12:45 pm Naturalization Basics and Preserving LPR Status Eric F. Lockwood, Esq., Clark Lau LLC, Cambridge