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French Insider Episode 33: Business Travel to the U.S., ESTA, Visas, and More [Replay] [Podcast]
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

In this episode of French Insider, Greg Berk, a partner at Sheppard Mullin, joins host Inès Briand to discuss immigration and business travel to the United States, including the particulars of the ESTA visa waiver program, obtaining an O-1 visa, H-1B visa, or green card, and what travelers can expect from the CPB upon entry.

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What We Discussed in This Episode: 

  • What is an ESTA visa waiver?
  • How long can you stay in the U.S. on an ESTA waiver?
  • How soon can someone come back to the U.S. with an ESTA waiver?
  • Who needs a work visa, and what types of work visas are available?
  • How specialized must an individual be to qualify for a special talent (0-1) visa?
  • What is an H-1B visa?
  • When should French entities start planning to send individuals to the U.S.?
  • When does someone need a green card? How do they obtain one?
  • Are there tax implications when obtaining a green card?
  • Can a green card be relinquished if the holder leaves the U.S.?
  • Why does the CPB occasionally check social media accounts?
  • Can the CPB deny a visa holder entry?
  • Why might someone be called in for a secondary inspection? How should they deal with this?
  • How can travel to Cuba or another restricted country impact an ESTA? Would it affect other types of visas?

 

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