Immigration Law For Businesses

This presentation will demystify some of the employment-based visas and make it less “scary” or daunting for employers who have never done immigration before and who may need to embrace it to hire the talent their organizations desperately need right now.

Danielle Gotcher, Managing Partner at Global Immigration Partners, has been practicing law since 2005, representing corporate clients, professionals and employers. A graduate of Boston University, she received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, both awarded Magna cum Laude. Prior to law school, Danielle was selected to work in the White House, serving in the Office of Communications and Press for Vice President Gore. She earned her law degree from Southwestern University in Los Angeles, and is admitted to practice law in the State of California as well as the Central District of California. Before joining Global Immigration Partners (“GIP”), her practice focused on litigation, defending large retail chains, partnerships, insurance companies, employers and professionals against liability claims. She joined GIP in 2012 and now focuses her advocacy experience and skills on the business immigration needs of her clients. Danielle specializes in the Labor Certification (PERM) process, employment-based immigrant preference petitions and worksite enforcement (I-9) and compliance issues. She enjoys and values the relationships she has created with her clients.

The East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EAC) is composed of employer volunteers representing a cross-section of businesses and industries.  The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to provide information on employment-related issues, and to enhance the communication between EDD and the private sector. This presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California EDD or by the East Ventura County EAC. Aside from staff designated to represent EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the materials provided during this event.

EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event.  Special accommodation requests need to be made two weeks before the event by calling (805) 288-8231.