[AMCHAM Insights - U.S. Work Visa Process] AMCHAM seminar offers insight on US work visa
AMCHAM seminar
offers insight on US work visa
By
Choi Ji-won, The Korea Herald - The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
hosted a seminar on Wednesday at the IFC Forum in Yeouido, Seoul, offering an
in-depth overview of the US work visa process. The
event focused on providing essential information about US work visas, including
the visa categories, their specific requirements and permitted business
activities under each visa type. Experts
from various fields also offered insights for corporations and individuals
looking to expand into the US market, addressing challenges applicants face and
discussing current issues in the investment landscape. “In
the past three years, we have witnessed unprecedented Korean investments in the
US, totaling over $140 billion in strategic industries like semiconductors, EV
batteries and renewable energy. It is crucial that these investments are
supported by all available mechanisms," said AMCHAM Chairman and CEO James
Kim in his opening remarks, adding Wednesday's session will provide valuable
insights to help Korean companies and their employees navigate the visa process
effectively. Andrew
Gately, minister counselor for commercial affairs at the US Embassy in Seoul,
delivered congratulatory remarks, emphasizing Korea's role as the US's
"trusted supply chain partner." "Establishing
facilities in the US involves critical staff deployments. It is imperative that
deployments occur properly with the appropriate visas to ensure the success of
Korean investments," Gately noted. In
his keynote speech, US attorney Jung Man-suk of Daeyang Immigration Law Group
highlighted the importance of addressing visa issues as the "first crucial
step" in establishing a US presence. During
the panel discussion, Jung Hee-chul, director of the International Cooperation
Department at the Korea International Trade Association, shared insights on the
current landscape of Korean investments in the US, while Jung Young-ho, consul
general of the Republic of Korea in Houston, discussed Texas’s rise as a major
investment hub. Meanwhile,
AMCHAM is slated to hold the annual Doing Business in the US seminar in
October. Source:
https://news.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240814050665
2024.08.16