Partner Olivia Serene Lee authored the article “Gathering Evidence for Researchers in Private Industry” in the new book Immigration Options for Academics and Researchers, 3rd Ed released in October 2021 by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Olivia is an elected Director on AILA’s national Board of Governors.
Immigration Options for Academics and Researchers, 3rd Ed. breaks down the legal environment of this unique branch of immigration with practice pointers and articles, analyzing it from many different angles, including border and consular issues.
With articles written by AILA attorneys and members of NAFSA, this new third edition includes advice on avoiding and challenging RFEs; tips for handling researchers in the private sector, at public universities and colleges, and in unionized positions; client intakes including developing alternative strategies, avoiding potential pitfalls, and planning efficiently; clear, detailed information on increasingly complicated F and J visas; and reviews of AAO cases involving a variety of academic-related petitions.