UPCOMING - SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES 

PAST SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES

PLEASE NOTE: Tapes and course books for many of the programs listed below are available for order. Contact Dornbaum & Peregoy for additional information on how to obtain these resources.

February 27, 2008Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; Eighth Annual Immigration Conference; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; The Eight Annual Conference provided information on the latest developments on Immigration law delivered by representatives of the various Governmental Offices responsible for policy.  Program included key government representatives from USCIS New Jersey District Office, USCIS Headquarters,  Wage and Hour; CBP; EOIR; and BIA and included a discussion of anticipated legislative changes; Seton Hall Law School, Newark, N.J.  For tapes of the program contact 732- 214-8500.

February 26, 2008Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; The New Era of Worksite Enforcement; New York State Bar Association; The Pennsylvania Hotel; NYC; The program discussed worksite enforcement, Corporate Criminal Liability, Government Raids of Businesses, Immigration Corporate Compliance Programs; & State Immigration Worksite Compliance. Mr. Dornbaum spoke on Social Security No Match Letters: Life after AFL-CIO vs. Chertoff. For tapes of the program contact 518-463-3200. 

January 9, 2008  Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; National Business Institute;  “ Critical Updates For Immigration Law Practioners“. The full day program addressed the latest updates on immigration. Mr. Dornbaum spoke on Employment Related Immigration. The program was presented at the Radisson Hotel, 129 Pehle Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ. For tapes of the program contact NBI at 800-930-6182. 

November 14, 2007 Conference Chair and Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education;   “ Advanced Corporate Immigration Issues for Attorneys, In-House Counsel & Human Resource Personnel - Labor Certification“.  The program  addressed: Closure of the Backlog Elimination Centers; PERM -continuing problems and how to avoid denials and respond to audits; Attorney Fees - How are they affected by the new substitution rule; I-140/485 Issues. The program  took place at the Newark Club, Newark, New Jersey. For tapes contact NJICLE at 732-214-8500

Kathleen Peregoy moderated the panel: PERM -continuing problems and how to avoid denials and respond to audits.

October 16, 2007  Discussion Leader: Neil S. Dornbaum; AILA Nationwide Web Conference;  “ Effective LCA Compliance Practices“. The program  addressed: Preparing & Maintaining the Public Inspection Folder; Consequences of Mergers & Acquisitions on the Public Inspection Folder; Preparing for LCA Audits; Representing Clients in Administrative Proceedings in LCA issues. For tapes  contact AILA at 202-216-2400

August 11, 2007  Program Co-Chair: Neil S. Dornbaum; ABA Annual Meeting;  San Francisco, CA;  The Dos and Don'ts of Representing Immigrant Clients. How to be effective and avoid pitfalls. Joint Judicial Division and ABA Commission on Immigration Continuing Legal Education Program; 9:00 -12:00pm Westin Hotel; Contact the ABA for registration.

July 11, 2007  Speaker:  Neil S. Dornbaum, New Jersey Institute For Continuing Legal Education;  Immigration Law 2007: Overview and Update; 9:00am to 4:00pm New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick,NJ.  For tapes contact 732-214-8500

July  2, 2007  Speaker:  Neil S. Dornbaum, New Jersey Institute For Continuing Legal Education;  Immigration Law 2007: Overview and Update; 9:00am to 4:00pm; Double Tree Hotel Mt. Laurel,  New Jersey   For tapes contact 732-214-8500

June  16, 2007Speaker:  Neil S. Dornbaum, AILA Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida;  LCA Audits; Good Faith, and Good Luck. For tapes contact 202-214-2400.

May 22, 2007 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Immigration and Employment: Law Update.sponsored by Sterling Education Services. 

March  7, 2007 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; Seventh Annual Immigration Conference; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; The Seventh Annual Conference provides information on the latest developments including USCIS reorganization, DHS and DOL re-engineering under PERM. Program includes key government representatives from USCIS New Jersey District Office, USCIS Headquarters,  Wage and Hour; CBP; EOIR; and BIA and will discuss in detail anticipated legislative changes; Seton Hall Law School, Newark, N.J.  For  tapes contact 732- 214-8500.

March 6, 2007Speaker:  Neil S. Dornbaum, AILA Teleconference Series; The "The ETA-9089: Evolving Strategies" web seminar. The discussion covered a variety of topics, including the following:

November 1, 2006 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Advanced Immigration Law Issues for Attorneys, In-House Counsel and Human Resource Personnel.  This program took place at the Law Center in New Brunswick. The program  provided an in-depth look at critical changes in NIV and Labor certification processing.

 October 5, 2006 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Immigration and Employment: Legal Aspects of Hiring Foreign Nationals. At this comprehensive seminar experienced attorneys including Mr. Dornbaum,  provided the techniques needed to handle employment situations involving non citizens. The program topics included:

 I. OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT BASED IMMIGRATION
Neil S. Dornbaum, 9:00 - 9:45

1. 1. Knowing the Difference Between Status and Visa
   2. Types of Employee Status
   3. Step-by-Step Procedure for Temporary Resident Status
   4. Step-by-Step Procedure for Permanent Resident Status
   5. Government Filing Fees
   6. Government Processing Times
2. WHAT NONIMMIGRANT VISAS ARE AVAILABLE?
    9:45 - 10:15
   1. Understanding Tourists and Business Visitors
   2. Putting the Visa Waiver Pilot Program to Work for You
   3. H-1B Employment Visa for Professional Occupations
   4. L-1 Employment Visa for Intra-Company Transferees From Overseas Offices
   5. Knowing Other Visa Options for Employment
3. KEY FACTS TO KNOW REGARDING IMMIGRANT VISAS
   10:30 - 11:15
   1. Labor Certification: The PERM Process
   2. Correctly Using the 180 Day Portability Rule
   3. Bypassing Labor Certification
   4. Substituting Employees on a Green Card Application
   5. The Immigrant Quota for Immigrant Visas
4. COMMON PITFALLS THAT DELAY OR INTERRUPT EMPLOYMENT
   11:15 - 12:00
   1. Calculating the H-1B Six Year Limit
   2. Working With the H-1B Cap
   3. Avoiding Visa Issuance Delays at U.S. Embassies
   4. Knowing the Limits on Nonimmigrant Visas
   5. Quotas on Immigrant Visas
5. STRATEGIES TO EXPEDITE EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN WORKERS
   1:00 - 1:45
   1. What is Portability?
   2. How Does Premium Processing Work?
   3. What Alternative Visa Options Exist?
   4. How to Get a Blanket L Approval for Intra-company Transfers
   5. Employing Foreign Student Graduates With Existing Employment Authorization
6. HOW TO EFFECTIVELY DOCUMENT FOREIGN WORKER EMPLOYMENT
   1:45 - 2:30
   1. Complying With I-9 Employment Verification Requirements
   2. Responding to the "No Match" Letters From the Social Security Administration in the Employment Verification Process
   3. Setting Up Impeccable Public Inspection Files
   4. Documenting Employment Changes
7. SITUATIONAL CHANGES THAT IMPACT CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
   Neil S. Dornbaum, 2:45 - 3:45
   1. Reporting Employee Leave of Absence
   2. How a Change in Work Location Can Affect the Company
   3. Correctly Documenting a Salary Increase or Decrease
   4. The Implications of a Change in Job Duties
   5. Handling Foreign Workers During Corporate Restructuring
   6. Steps to Take When Closing a Foreign Office
   7. Advising Prudently During Employee Termination
8. LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT IMPACT EMPLOYMENT BASED IMMIGRATION
   3:45 - 4:30

June 23, 2006Speaker:  Neil S. Dornbaum, AILA Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas; LCA Compliance: 21st Century Techniques; For tapes contact 202-214-2400.

May 25,  2006 Speaker: Neil Dornbaum; 26nd Annual Federal Bar Association  Immigration Seminar, Newark, NJ; Legislative Update;

May 3, 2006 Speaker: Neil Dornbaum; Labor Certification Review; AILA New York Chapter, New York, NY; Special Considerations, Problem Issues, Tactical Considerations for processing Labor Certifications;  

March  8, 2006 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; Sixth Annual Immigration Conference; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; The Sixth Annual Conference provides information on the latest developments including USCIS reorganization, DHS and DOL re-engineering under PERM. Program includes key government representatives from USCIS New Jersey District Office, USCIS Headquarters,  Department of State and will discuss in detail anticipated legislative changes; Seton Hall Law School, Newark, N.J.

November 2, 2005 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Advanced Immigration Law Issues for Attorneys, In-House Counsel and Human Resource Personnel.  The program took pllace at the Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center. The program  provided an in-depth look at critical changes in NIV and Labor certification processing. The program discussed the DOL's PERM program. It also  addressed NIV issues. The program focused on the issues critical to attorneys and human resources personnel who represent foreign nationals and addressed how recent changes effect them including the H-1 cap and strategies for dealing with it.

June 25, 2005Speaker:  Neil S. Dornbaum, AILA Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah; Concurrent I-140/I-485s and Consular Processing Strategies. For tapes contact 202-214-2400.

May 25,  2005 Speaker: Neil Dornbaum; 25nd Annual Federal Bar Association  Immigration Seminar, Newark, NJ; Recent Developments at The Department of Labor;

May 4, 2005 Speaker: Neil Dornbaum; Labor Certification Review; New York State Bar Association, New York, NY; Special Considerations, Problem Issues, Tactical Considerations for processing Labor Certifications;

March  2005Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; AILA's Immigration Law for Paralegals and Law Office Staff: Paralegal's Role in the Labor Certification (ETA)/ I-140 Process; The Loew's L'Enfant Plaza Hotel; Washington D.C.;  For tapes contact 202-214-2400.

March  2005 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Federal Bar Association, Central Jersey Shore Chapter 1st Annual Seminar for Immigration Paralegals and Legal Assistants; A Primer for Paralegal and Legal Assistants in Preparing Documentation for Labor Certifications Gateway Hilton, Newark, N.J. 

March  2005 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; Fifth Annual Immigration Conference; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; The Fifth Annual Conference provided information on the latest developments including USCIS reorganization, DHS and DOL re-engineering under PERM. Program includes key government representatives from USCIS New Jersey District Office, USCIS Headquarters,  Department of State and a detailed review of PERM and the backlog reduction centers for the handling of labor certifications; Seton Hall Law School, Newark, N.J.

November 2004 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Advanced Immigration Law Issues for Attorneys, In-House Counsel and Human Resource Personnel.  The program provided an in-depth look at critical changes in NIV and Labor certification processing. The program discussed in depth the anticipated release of the DOL's PERM program. It also addressed  how the elections will effect business legislation. The program focused on the issues critical to attorneys and human resources personnel who represent foreign nationals and how recent changes effect them including the H-1 cap and strategies for dealing with it;

June 2004 Speaker : Neil Dornbaum; AILA Annual Conference, Philadelpia, Pennsylvania;      H-1B Myths and Realities; For tapes contact 202-214-2400.

May 2004 Speaker: Neil Dornbaum; Labor Certification Review; AILA New York Chapter, New York, NY; Special Considerations, Problem Issues, Tactical Considerations for processing Labor Certifications;

March  2004 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; Fourth Annual Immigration Conference; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; The Fourth Annual Conference provides information on the latest developments including INS reorganization, homeland security, and DOL re-engineering. Program includes key government representatives from USCIS Headquarters, USCIS, ICE, Department of Labor, Social Security Administration, Department of Motor Vehicle, EOIR and New Jersey Asylum Office;

Nov. 2003 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; New Systems: New Challenges for Immigration Attorneys, In-House Counsel and Human Resource Personnel. An in-depth look at critical changes: for students, Port of Entry, Consuls, DOL and NIV processing. The program focused on the issues critical to attorneys and human resources personnel who represent foreign nationals and how recent changes effect them;

June 2003 Speaker : Neil Dornbaum; AILA Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA; Managing the Managers: Identifying and Advising Executives and Managers; For tapes contact 202-214-2400.

May 2003 Speaker: Neil Dornbaum; 22nd Annual Federal Bar Association  Immigration Seminar, Newark, NJ; Recent Developments at The Department of Labor;

May 2003 Speaker: Neil Dornbaum; New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Conference; Immigration Law Issues Effecting Family Law Practitioners

March 2003 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; Third Annual Immigration Conference; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; The Third Annual Conference provides information on the latest developments including INS reorganization, homeland security, and DOL re-engineering. Program includes key government representatives from INS Headquarters, Vermont Service Center, BCIS, BICE, BCBP, Department of Labor and New Jersey Asylum Office;

Feb. 2003 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Continuing Legal Education New York AILA Chapter meeting; Update from the Department of Labor with Delores DeHaan, Regional Certifying Officer, Region I, Department of Labor;

Jan. 2003 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; NJICLE; Immigration Law: Beyond the Basics; Issue Spotting for Employment Based Cases;

Nov. 2002 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Corporate Immigration Law for Attorneys, In-House Counsel and Human Resource Personnel: Labor Certification & Alternative Strategies for Obtaining Permanent Residence for Critical Workers; An in-depth look at the labor certification program which has recently undergone significant changes focusing on the issues critical to attorneys and human resources personnel who represent foreign workers seeking permanent residence;

Oct. 2002 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Essex County Bar Association; Ask A Lawyer Presentation on Immigration and Nationality Issues;

June 2002 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: San Francisco, California; Avoiding Labor Certification: Is that even possible?

March 2002 Program Chair and Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; Second Annual Immigration Conference; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; The Second Annual Conference provides information on the latest developments at INS and DOL. Program includes key government representatives from INS Headquarters, Vermont Service Center, INS NJ District Office, Department of Labor and New Jersey Asylum Office;

Dec. 2001 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Corporate Immigration Law for Attorneys, In-House Counsel and Human Resource Personnel: H-1B Requirements; An in-depth look at the H-1B program focusing on the issues critical to attorneys and human resources personnel who represent professionals working in the U.S. in H-1B status;

Dec. 2001 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey State Bar Association; New Jersey Legal Response Training Program; Immigration Training for 9-11 Volunteers;

Oct. 2001 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey State Bar Association; Facilitator Training Seminar to Assist September 11 Victims and Their Families: Critical Immigration Issues;

June 2001 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: Boston, Massachusetts; ACWIA H-B Regulations: Three Years Later; Dealing with "Worker Movement" Requirements for H-1B Employees;

May 2001 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Federal Bar Association 20th Annual Immigration Conference; Update on Labor Certification Processing;

March 2001 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; First Annual Immigration Conference, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education;

Dec. 2000 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Corporate Immigration Law for Attorneys, In-House Counsel and Human Resource Personnel; Overview of immigration issues.

June 2000 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: Chicago, Illinois;

May 2000 Featured Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey Technology Council; To H-B or not to H-1B: A discussion of issues in hiring overseas talent;

June 1999 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: Houston, Texas; National Interest Waivers - Preparing and Processing;

May 1999 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Insight Information Co.; International Employee Transfers: Navigating the Immigration Maze; Overview of U.S. Immigration Laws: Options for Computer Professionals;

July 1998 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; ABA Annual Meeting; U.S./Canadian Border Issues: An Immigration Primer;

June 1998 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: Seattle, Washington; The Creative Presentation of the National Interest Waiver;

May 1998 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Federal Bar Association 17th Annual Immigration Conference; GAL and RIR Labor Certification's Changing Environment;

Nov. 1997 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; AILA Fall Conference Series; Practicing Under IIRAIRA;

Aug. 1997 Program Chair & Course Book Editor: Neil S. Dornbaum; ABA Annual Meeting; Immigration Law Update: Critical Issues for Practice;

June 1997 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Association: Orlando, Florida;

May 1997 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Federal Bar Association 16th Annual Immigration Conference; Update on Labor Certification Processing;

Feb. 1997 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; NJICLE; Immigration for the Employer

June 1996 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; NJICLE; Immigration: A Primer for Non-Immigration Practitioners;

Aug. 1996 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; ABA Annual Meeting, Section of Labor and Employment Law; Panel on Business Based Immigration: The Current Climate;

June 1996 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; NJICLE, Immigration Law Seminar; Government Enforcement of the H-1B Program;

June 1996 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: Phoenix, Arizona; Practice Roundtable; Paralegals In Your Office;

Feb. 1996 Program Chair: Neil S. Dornbaum; Continuing Legal Education New York/New Jersey AILA Conference; Prevailing Over Prevailing Wage Problems in Labor Condition and Labor Certification Applications;

Nov. 1995 Program Chair: Neil S. Dornbaum; New Jersey State Bar Association; How to Represent Clients Before The Executive Office of Immigration Review;

June 1995 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: Atlanta, Georgia;

Sept. 1994 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; AILA Fall Conference: Chicago, Illinois; H-1B Issues;

June 1994 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: San Francisco, California;

June 1993 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: Toronto, Canada;

June 1992 Faculty Member: Neil S. Dornbaum; Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association: New Orleans, Louisiana;

Feb. 1990 Speaker: Neil S. Dornbaum; NJICLE, International Business Transactions Seminar