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Mark A. Ivener, Esq. Ivener & Fullmer LLP Mark@usworkvisa.com
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Mark Ivener
For more than 35 years, Mark Ivener has exclusively practiced immigration law. He has lectured on U.S. immigration law for organizations such as the World Trade Institute, the International Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
His books include Handbook of Immigration Law, Volumes I & II; Doing Business in the USA Under Free Trade; Get the Right Visa; A Complete Guide to Getting An American Visa (in Japanese); and Have You Thought About Immigrating to the US.? (in Spanish). In addition, he has authored many articles for such publications as the International Law Journal, the Canadian-American Bar Association Newsletter and Business and the Law.
A leader in his field, Mark Ivener is a founder of the National Consortium of Immigration Law Firms (IMMLAW) and the Academy of Business Immigration Lawyers (ABIL). He is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (Immigration and Naturalization), the International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and Chambers Global and U.S.A. Also, Mark Ivener was the only immigration attorney named in the Top 100 Wealth Advisers and Managers in the Americas by Citywealth Magazine.
Areas of Practice
- Non-immigrant visas (E-1/E-2, H-1B, H-2B, H-3/J-I, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, P-1 and TN)
- Immigrant visas (EB-5, Labor Certifications, Aliens with Extraordinary Abilities, Advanced Degrees, Mangers & Executives, National Interest Waivers, Professors & Researchers, Skilled Workers, etc.)
- Compliance work (I-9, H-1B, Social Security No-Match Letter Audits)
Speaking Engagements
Mr. Ivener has lectured on U.S. immigration law for the following organizations:
- World Trade Institute
- International Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- California State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- “Interactive Multi-Jurisdictional Planning For Immigration and Expatriation” (The 2nd Annual STEP Pacific Rim Conference, May 8, 2009, Los Angeles, CA) - As a panelist, Mr. Ivener will participate in a discussion on residency and domicile changes of immigration law for U.S., Canada, and U.K. citizens.
- "EB-5 Immigrant Investors: Here And Now" (An ILW.com Seminar)
- "Immigration For Investors: NIVs And IVs" (An ILW.com Seminar)
- "Investor Visas Workshop" (New York, NY, info)
Publications
Mr. Ivener is a prolific author. His books on immigration topics include:
- Handbook of Immigration Law
- Doing Business in the USA under Free Trade
- Get the Right Visa
- A Complete Guide to Getting an American Visa (in Japanese)
- Have You Thought about Immigrating to the U.S.? (in Spanish)
In addition, Mr. Ivener has authored many articles for such publications as the International Law Journal, the Canadian-American Bar Association Newsletter, and Business and the Law.
Representative articles include:
- "Perm Labor Certification," with David Fullmer, The Immigrant Magazine, July/August, 2008.
- "Visas for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability," The Immigrant Magazine, May/June, 2008.
- "J-1 Visas for Interns and Trainees," The Immigrant Magazine, March/April, 2008.
- "Fast Track Green Cards through Investment," The Immigrant Magazine, January/February, 2008.
- “Immigration to the U.S.: Tax Planning and Fast Track Permanent Residency,” with co-author Stephen A. Malley, The California International Law Journal, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2007. (PDF)
- "M&A And Immigration: Deals Can Affect Key Workers' Visa Status, Yet Immigration Compliance Remains An Often Overlooked Aspect Of M&A Due Diligence," Immigration Daily, 7/27/2006 (link)
- "Scrutinize Contractor Hires To Avoid Wal-Mart Problem," Immigration Daily, 7/6/2006 (link)
- "Green Cards Through Investment Typically In Less Than A Year," Immigration Daily, 3/9/2006 (link)
- “M&A and Immigration,” The Deal, September 5, 2005. (PDF)
Affiliations
- Member, The State Bar of California
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Founding Member, National Consortium of Immigration Law Firms (www.immlaw.com)
- Founding Member, Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers (www.abil.com)
Awards and Recognition
Mr. Ivener is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is recognized for his legal immigration work in the following legal directories:
- Southern California Super Lawyers, Immigration, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (Immigration & Naturalization)
- International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
- Chambers Global • Chambers U.S.A.
- Best Lawyers of America
Mr. Ivener was the only immigration attorney named in the “Top 100 Wealth Advisors and Managers in the Americas” by Citywealth magazine.
Education
University of Illinois, B.A., 1964
University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law, J.D., 1967