Events and Seminars

ACIP promotes professional development through ongoing education and training by offering workshops, webinars, teleconferences and our Annual Symposium.
 
In addition, ACIP staff and Board Members are frequent speakers at industry conferences, roundtables, and networking events in the United States and abroad, where we look forward to meeting you. We are also pleased to provide information on related industry events that may be of interest. If you would like to list your event, please send information to info@acip.com.
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ACIP Members Invited: USCIS NSC Monthly Stakeholder Teleconference

Thu, 12/15/2011
2012-01-12 11:00
US/Eastern
USCIS Nebraska Service Center (NSC) will be hosting the January monthly stakeholder teleconference on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on issues related to Business (Premium Processing; I-140; I-360; I-485 EB; I-765 riding with EB I-485; I-131 riding with EB I-485; Waivers as appropriate; I-824 as appropriate; and I-765(c)(9)). If you have any suggested questions related to business immigration issues, please send them via email by December 29th to acip_agencyliaison@acip.com.

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Save the Date: ACIP Webinar on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. ET

Tue, 11/01/2011
2011-11-17 14:00
US/Eastern
Save the Date:  ACIP Webinar on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. ET: Recent Developments with the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

From the recent controversy over the Summer Work Travel (SWT) program to possible regulatory changes on the horizon, this webinar will provide an update on the current state-of-play with the J-1 visa program and will discuss the potential impacts on three particular categories of Exchange Visitor Programs – Intern, Summer Work Travel, and Trainee.

Call for Workshop Proposals for ACIP's 2012 Symposium

Tue, 10/25/2011
2011-10-25
2011-11-11
US/Eastern
 
The American Council on International Personnel is seeking submissions of workshop proposals for our Annual Symposium to be held June 4-7, 2012 in Washington, DC.  ACIP’s Annual Symposium is the premier educational and networking event for in-house immigration professionals, featuring plenary sessions with remarks from numerous government officials, as well as industry roundtables, workshops, and opportunities for Congressional advocacy visits. 

ACIP Members Invited: VSC Fall Stakeholder Conference on November 7, 2011

Wed, 10/12/2011
2011-11-07 09:00
2011-11-07 17:00
US/Eastern
The Vermont Service Center (VSC) Fall Stakeholder Conference 2011 will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, Vermont from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. The tentative agenda items include an I-129 H, L, O & P visas, panel on USCIS role in consular notification, I-129/I-539 roundtable, H-1B extensions, L visas, O & P filings, and update on VAWA and TPS. Speakers will include VSC Director, Dan Renaud, and Associate Director of the USCIS Customer Service Directorate, Rob L. Hogan, along with representatives of VSC management.

Please RSVP to VSC.StakeholderConference@uscis.dhs.gov with a cc to acip_agencyliaison@acip.com by October 20th. Please include the following in your response: your complete name, address, telephone number, email address, and indicate that you are an ACIP member.  PLEASE SEND ANY PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS OR QUESTIONS to acip_agencyliaison@acip.com by COB October 14th.

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USCIS Teleconference: Who Gets the Original I-797?

Thu, 10/06/2011
2011-10-12 14:00
US/Eastern
USCIS is hosting a teleconference on Wednesday, October 12th at 2:00 pm (ET) on the latest changes in policy/practice on distribution of Form I-797 receipt and approval notices. USCIS is looking for input from stakeholders on the impact that this change in policy/practice is having on employers/petitioners. If you plan to participate, please RSVP to public.engagement@dhs.gov with a cc to acip_agencyliaison@acip.com. Please reference in the subject line of your email: “I-797” and include in the email body your full name, organization, and that you are an ACIP member. The telephone number to participate is (888) 323-2715 and the passcode is 797. ACIP IS LOOKING FOR YOUR INPUT ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE. Please send responses by October 9th to acip_agencyliaison@acip.com.

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Are You Prepared for an FDNS Site Visit? Come Find out! – ACIP webinar on what FDNS Site Visits Could Mean for You

Tue, 10/04/2011
2011-10-19 14:00
US/Eastern
Come join ACIP for a webinar on October 19th at 2:00 p.m. ET to listen to a panel of experts as they discuss various aspects of FDNS administrative site visits and their impact on employers.

Speakers will include: Ronald Atkinson, Chief of Staff, USCIS Office of Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS); Bonnie Gibson, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; and Kenneth Thompson, Sr. Immigration Specialist, Qualcomm Staffing Mobility Services. 

ACIP Members Invited: USCIS Teleconference on American Institutions of Research

Thu, 09/29/2011
2011-10-26 13:00
US/Eastern
USCIS will be hosting a national stakeholder teleconference on Wednesday, October 26th at 1:00 pm ET to discuss proposed changes to the American Institutions of Research (AIR) process. USCIS wants to engage with stakeholders and get their feedback on the process of updating the list of AIRs. The current list of AIRs is posted at www.uscis.gov/air. The proposed changes will be posted on USCIS website as agenda items for the teleconference. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to public.engagement@dhs.gov with a cc to acip_agencyliaison@acip.com. Please reference “AIR-Oct 26” and include in the email body your full name, organization, and that you are an ACIP member. The telephone number to join the call is 1-888-469-1762 and the pass code is AIR. 

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ACIP Members Invited: USCIS External Stakeholder Meeting

Tue, 09/27/2011
2011-11-08 16:00
2011-11-08 18:00
US/Eastern
USCIS California Service Center (CSC) will be hosting next external stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, November 8th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (PT). USCIS is looking for stakeholders to submit topics and agenda items in advance of the meeting. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ana.rili@dhs.gov with a cc to acip_agencyliaison@acip.com by November 4th. Please reference in the subject line of your email “11/08 Meeting” and include in the email body your full name, organization, and that you are an ACIP member, and whether you are attending in-person or via telephone. If you have any suggested items for discussion, please send them via email by October 10th to acip_agencyliaison@acip.com.

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A Conversation with Director Mayorkas: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Thu, 08/25/2011
2011-09-14
2011-09-15
US/Eastern
 
USCIS announces the launch of Conversations with the Director, a series of small group sessions to discuss policy issues that are of relevance to our stakeholders.  During the sessions, members of the public will have the opportunity to meet with USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas and senior members of the USCIS leadership team to discuss discrete policy issues.