For thousands of skilled professionals, researchers, and physicians in the United States, life on an H-1B or J-1 visa often means living in cycles of renewal, employer dependency, and uncertainty about the long road to permanent residency. With per-country backlogs stretching decades for some applicants, many are looking for an alternative path forward.
Join CanAm Enterprises and Miller Mayer for a focused conversation on how EB-5 and concurrent filing can serve as a hedge against H-1B uncertainty. Our speakers will walk through the structural and administrative challenges facing H-1B holders today, explain how EB-5 addresses many of them, and make the case for pursuing both an investment-based and an employer-sponsored path simultaneously.
Whether you are weighing your options for the first time or comparing EB-5 against other employment-based categories, this session will give you the practical context you need to make an informed decision.
What You Will Learn
- The structural and administrative challenges facing H-1B holders today, including issues specific to physicians
- How EB-5 removes employer dependency, avoids lottery risk, and provides work authorization for spouses
- Concurrent filing: how to file I-485 alongside I-526E and qualify for an EAD and Advance Parole while your petition is pending
- The dual strategy: why pursuing EB-5 alongside PERM/I-140 increases certainty and provides timing flexibility
- EB-5 timing considerations, including the grandfathering clause and RIA expiration
- The EB-5 process from both an immigration and investment perspective
Featured Speakers
Partner, Miller Mayer LLP
Nicolai Hinrichsen is a Partner in Miller Mayer’s immigration group, with over a decade of experience in EB-5 immigration. He represents regional centers and developers in structuring EB-5 compliant projects, as well as individual investors obtaining permanent resident status through regional center or direct EB-5 investments. Mr. Hinrichsen regularly speaks at EB-5 events throughout the world. Prior to joining Miller Mayer, he practiced corporate and securities law in San Francisco and Paris. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is admitted to the New York and California state bars. He received his JD from Boston University Law School and his B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley.
Partner, Miller Mayer LLP
Kristal Ozmun is a Partner at Miller Mayer LLP, where she represents business and individual clients on employment-based immigration matters. A recognized expert in EB-5, she advises regional centers on designation, compliance, and governance, and guides individual investors through the immigration process. She is a frequent speaker and published author on EB-5 topics, and serves as Co-chair of the Best Practices Committee of IIUSA.
Chief Executive Officer, CanAm Investor Services
Peter Calabrese is the Chief Executive Officer of CanAm Investor Services, LLC, where he runs the firm’s U.S. division responsible for the sale of private placement funds for domestic-based foreign investors. Prior to joining CanAm, Mr. Calabrese spent 15 years in institutional sales and trading, with a focus on equity derivatives and volatility products, and also worked raising capital for an investment management firm. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Brown University and holds the FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 66 licenses.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Format: YouTube Premiere — live stream with chat
Cost: Complimentary
Audience: H-1B, J-1, and other temporary visa holders considering U.S. permanent residency
Reserve Your Spot
Registration is complimentary. You will receive the YouTube Premiere link by email and a calendar invite once registered.
Disclaimer
This webinar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. EB-5 investments are speculative and involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Securities offered through CanAm Investor Services, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Prospective investors should consult their own legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decision.
