PAN-PACIFIC IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP. Specializing in U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law

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1 PAN-PACIFIC IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP Specializing in U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law

2 Our depth of experience, commitment to excellence and creative approach to diverse matters set Pan-Pacific Immigration Law Group apart from other immigration law firms. Global reach Personal service Exceptional results Pan-Pacific Immigration Law Group specializes in U.S. immigration and nationality law with a particular concentration on employment-based, business, and investment immigration. Our attorneys have a combined 35 years of legal experience and we believe in consistently and efficiently delivering exceptional service to our clients worldwide. We have a deep understanding of the complex U.S. immigration laws and regulations and are able to tailor our advice and counsel to the unique needs and situations of our clients. Our practice involves the representation of applicants for USCIS EB-5 regional center designation and individual foreign investors in the preparation and filing of I-526 and I-829 petitions and immigrant visa processing abroad, including U.S. embassies and consulates throughout Asia. We are frequently called upon to advise companies on compliance with USCIS rules and regulations and are the law firm of choice for several established American regional centers. We have successfully represented hundreds of foreign national entrepreneurs and investors investing in pooled direct investment companies, approved regional centers, and their own enterprises. In addition, we represent companies in sponsoring foreign workers for temporary or permanent employment authorization, and we represent individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, athletics and the entertainment industry. We have also been honored to perform the legal work necessary to reunify families who are separated across the globe, as well as obtaining permanent residence status for foreign nationals marrying American citizens. Our work includes representation of fiancés, spouses, parents, children and siblings. All of our cases are handled by a senior lawyer licensed in the U.S. and we work with talented case processors and support staff who are fluent in Mandarin, Tagalog, and Spanish. We have offices in Los Angeles, Arcadia, Woodland Hills, Beijing, and Shanghai. 2

3 TYPES OF WORK OUR FIRM CAN HANDLE Employment-Based Immigration EB-1 (aliens of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, multinational managers or executives) EB-2 (advanced degree/exceptional ability) EB-3 (professionals, skilled workers) EB-5 (investors) PERM Labor Certifications Foreign Nurses Immigration Family-Sponsored Immigration K-1 (fiancé visa) Marriage-Based Green Cards Non-Immigrant Visas E-1 and E-2 (treaty trader and treaty investor visa) F-1 (student visa) H-1B, H-2B and H-3 (temporary worker categories) J-1 (exchange visitor) L-1 (intracompany transferee) O-1 (alien of extraordinary ability) Adjustment of Status Consular Processing U.S. Citizenship through Naturalization EB-5 Regional Center Designation and Business Plan Compliance Review 3

4 C. Christine Hayashi Attorney at Law Fredrick W. Voigtmann Attorney at Law Years in Practice: 16 Years in Practice: 23 Education: University of Southern California, B.S. 1997; USC Law School, J.D Tel: (310) Education: The Ohio State University, B.S. 1990; Capital University Law School, J.D Tel: (818) C. Christine Hayashi is the Managing Partner of Pan- Pacific Immigration Law Group. Her Los Angeles-based firm specializes in U.S. immigration strategies for professionals and high net worth individuals. Ms. Hayashi has been a licensed attorney for over a decade. Prior to founding Pan- Pacific Immigration, Ms. Hayashi practiced at some of California s largest and most prominent law firms and served as in-house counsel for a multi-billion dollar insurance company and a private rocketship manufacturer. She has presented internationally on EB-5 matters and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ms. Hayashi graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California (B.A. Political Science, 1997) and the University of Southern California Gould School of Law (J.D., 2000) where she interned for noted legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky and Susan Estrich. She is licensed to practice law in California and is admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Fredrick W. Voigtmann is a noted expert in employmentbased, investor and business immigration matters, having been mentored by Maurice Inman, Jr., the former General Counsel of the INS. Mr. Voigtmann has practiced immigration and nationality law exclusively for the past 18 years, concentrating on EB-5, PERM labor certifications, H1-B, L-1 and E-2 visas. He has represented Regional Centers in obtaining USCIS designation and has prepared hundreds of I-526 and I-829 foreign investor petitions and immigrant visa applications. His appellate experience includes assisting with the oral argument at the Administrative Appeals Office in the case of Matter of Izumii. Conversant in Mandarin Chinese, Mr. Voigtmann has represented clients before the U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou and the American Institute in Taiwan. He has served as Co-Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Investor Committee and has published numerous articles on the topic of corporate immigration. Mr. Voigtmann is a graduate of The Ohio State University (B.A. English, 1990) and obtained his law degree with honors from Capital University Law School (J.D., 1993). He is licensed to practice law in both California and Ohio and he is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. 4

5 Pan-Pacific Immigration Law Group 1875 Century Park East, Suite 700 Los Angeles, California office (310) / fax (866) / info@panpacificimmigration.com Disclaimers: These materials have been prepared by Pan-Pacific Immigration Law Group for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. We do not offer any guarantee, warranty or prediction of case results. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Your receipt of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a contract for representation by Pan-Pacific Immigration. This may be considered advertising material in some jurisdictions under applicable laws and ethical rules. Pan-Pacific Immigration does not wish through this information sheet to solicit the business of anyone in any state where such use may not be in compliance with any law or ethical rule. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Both Ms. Hayashi and Mr. Voigtmann are active members of the California State Bar and licensed to practice law in this state. All the services relating to immigration and naturalization provided by the firm shall be provided by an active member of the California State Bar or by a person under the supervision of an active member of the State Bar.