WEBINAR

Navigating the Challenges of U.S. Visa Renewals and their Effect on Hiring Decisions


June 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

This webinar will provide a high-level overview of renewal processes across several key non-immigrant visa categories and offer guidance on how to approach renewals strategically. It will focus on the key requirements, timelines, and practical considerations for renewing these visas and maintaining lawful status—whether from within the U.S. or through a U.S. consulate abroad.


We will also address new challenges certain visas pose in this new environment and what employers need to consider during the hiring process.


Topics we will discuss:

Visa Renewals – What is a normal Visa Renewal?

• Visa vs status & Extension of status

• In-country extensions vs. consular renewals

• Planning ahead when renewals are due

Overview of Major Visa Categories

• H-1B / L-1 / O-1 and TN

• New challenges per category

Policy Updates

• USCIS Deference Memo

• Expanded interview waivers

Strategic Guidance

• Best practices when renewing & considerations for job descriptions



LOCATION:

Online

SPEAKERS:

Deena R. Merlen, Partner, REAVIS PAGE JUMP

Khensani Mathebula, Attorney, LAURA DEVINE IMMIGRATION

Yvonne, Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]

Upcoming events in September

SEMINAR

A Tale of Two Markets:

Navigating Transatlantic Tariffs, Deals and Valuations in the Current Economic and Geopolitical Environment


September 4, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

The current U.S. Administration's imposition of tariffs on U.S. imports has sent shock-waves through the global economy, with sweeping implications for international trade, supply chains, M&A deals, including valuations. join us for an overview of the far-reaching consequences of the U.S. administration’s tariff actions and threats, as well as their implications on cross-border deals.


Specifically, the panel will cover the following topics:

• Overview of the U.S. administration’s tariff actions – what is new, what is out, what is still in the making

Impact of the tariffs on the U.S. and EU macroeconomic environment

Microeconomic and supply chain implications including global business restructurings and reorganizations

Impact on the EU and U.S. deal environment including M&A transactions, divestitures, spin-offs

Technical implications on valuations

> Deal activity and volume, scoping of global valuation assignments

> Financial statements and projections (e.g., expense projections and any transfer pricing adjustments)

> Economic indicators applied in valuations (e.g., inflation expectations, currency volatility, and long-term growth)

> Underlying valuation assumptions (e.g., discount rates, company specific risk premium and country risk premium)

LOCATION:

Graybar Building - Conference Center

420 Lexington Ave., Fl 19

New York, NY 10170

SPEAKERS:

Matthew Bock, Managing Partner, BOCK TRADE LAW

Josh Galante, Partner - Vice Chair, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, STRADLEY RONON

Tom Gottfried, Managing Director, VALUATION RESEARCH CORP. (VRC)

David-James Sebag, Partner, GIDE

SEMINAR

EU & U.S. Economic Outlook with Chief Economists


September 10, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Join the European American Chamber of Commerce New York for an engaging debate on global trade, investments and the economic outlook on 2026 and beyond. The program will feature a forward-looking conversation with chief economists & global experts to discuss the outlook on European and U.S. growth prospects, investment opportunities & risks, and the impact of changing trade and economic policies.


More detailed agenda will come soon.

LOCATION:

RSM Offices

4 Times Square, 151 W 42nd Street, 19th Fl

New York, NY 10036

SPEAKERS:

Joe Brusuelas,Chief Economist, RSM US

Fabion Balboni, EU Chief Economist, HSBC

Robert Sockin, Senior Global Economist, CITI