Immigration 101 for Startups & Founders 🧐

Join us for the "Immigration Workshop for Founders @ NYU: Navigating U.S. Pathways," led by esteemed immigration law experts Michael Serotte and Rita Georges. This workshop is specifically designed for NYU's international students and aspiring entrepreneurs, offering a clear, practical guide to understanding and navigating the U.S. immigration system for founders.

What you will learn:

• Immigration Essentials for Founders: Learn about the key visa categories and immigration routes pertinent to startup founders.
• Strategies for Compliance and Success: Gain insights into navigating the complexities of immigration laws and regulations for your entrepreneurial ventures.
• Practical Advice and Case Studies: Benefit from real-world examples and tailored advice to address the unique challenges faced by international entrepreneurs in the U.S.

About the Speakers:

Michael Serotte brings his extensive experience as Founder and Senior Partner at Serotte Law, specializing in immigration solutions for entrepreneurs and startups. Serotte Law is the proud legal partner of Unshackled Ventures - a leading Venture Capital firm providing immigrant entrepreneurs with investment capital, community resources, and visa sponsorship. Michael's role as Immigration Counsel for various institutions and accelerators, coupled with his broad experience across multiple industries, provides him with a nuanced perspective on immigration matters for business founders. His guidance is particularly beneficial for international students at NYU looking to start or grow their ventures in the U.S.

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Rita Georges is the Managing Partner at Serotte Law. With over 13 years of Immigration Law experience, Rita focuses on investment and employment-based immigration law as well as family-based and cross border inadmissibility issues. She partners with and assists companies navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration to successfully attract and retain foreign national talent through securing nonimmigrant work status for them and ultimately permanent residency status. Rita also represents investors seeking to secure non-immigrant investment visa to build and manage their business in the United States or investors seeking to utilize the EB-5 program to secure permanent residency status in the United States.

In addition, Rita works with Canadian and Mexican citizens seeking entry to the United States under the TN USMCA free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. She also helps individuals who face inadmissibility issues at the border as well as individuals and families seeking permanent residency through family-based sponsorship.

Born and raised in Beirut Lebanon, Rita graduated with her Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2011, earning a dual concentration in international law and finance. Her combination of educational, professional and life experiences allow her to bring strong legal and business understanding as well as first-hand, multi-cultural knowledge to help support her clients. Rita is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), and the NY Bar Association. She is admitted to practice law in New York.

This workshop is ideal for #NYUInternationalStudents, #StartupFounders, and anyone within the NYU community looking to understand the immigration landscape for entrepreneurs in the U.S.

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The NYU Entrepreneurial Institute provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for events and services should be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the accommodation need. Please email zgb215@nyu.edu for assistance.

NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NYU STUDENTS, FACULTY, & STAFF. EACH ATTENDEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN WITH THEIR NYU ID CARD