Visa Panel

Friday’s talk went off great! We had three other panelists there– two older AU alumni from the school of business, and one who was my age. The audience was fairly small, about 30 people, but they all seemed pretty engaged, and asked some great questions.

One of the things I stressed to these students was the importance of being proactive in dealing with the visa process. In my case I hired the lawyer myself, went to a pre-consult with the lawyer, figured out most of the process, and then went to my company. Some people seemed surprised or even impressed that I was so involved, but I believe it’s the only way to do it. When navigating something as tricky, complex and uncertain as getting a U.S. visa, the best place to be is in the THICK of things. I don’t claim to understand most of the laws, but I understand enough that I can explain it to my employer. And that’s what matters.