Articles and Publications

FREE* “Handbook of Immigration Law”

• Handbook of Immigration Law - This eBook is offered to visitors of Ivener & Fullmer LLP free of charge with registration. The Handbook contains information regarding non-immigrant and immigrant visa options and will help you get an overview of U.S. immigration law.
• EB-5 Investor Green Cards - An excerpt from "Handbook of Immigration Law" by Mark Ivener and David Fullmer.

Articles by the Partners

• International Corporate Immigration Review - Published in InterContinental Finance, September 2010.
• Lawyer, Know Thyself: Fundamental Tips for Building a Strong Brand and a Strong Practice - Published in Law|Practice (Sept/Oct, 2010)
• M&A and Immigration - An article by Mark Ivener originally published in The Deal discussing how deals can affect key workers' visa status and how immigration compliance remains an often overlooked aspect of M&A due diligence.
• The Proactive Approach - An article by Mark Ivener about how retailers can take a cue from Wal-Mart's immigrant labor legal troubles.
• Fast Track Green Cards Through Investment - An article by Mr. Mark Ivener published in Immigrant Magazine in February 2009.
• Business Immigration Update, January 2009 - An article by David R. Fullmer published in Immigrant Magazine in January, 2009, covering H-1Bs, PERM, and Visa Waivers.
• The O-1, Not Your Ordinary Visa - An article by David Fullmer originally published in the Nov-Dec 2008 issue of Immigrant Magazine about the opportunities the O-1 visa may provide foreign nationals of extraordinary abilities in the arts, athletics, sciences, education, business, or the motion picture industries.
• Permanent Residence for Nurses - An article written by David Fullmer for Immigrant Magazine in their Sept-Oct 2008 issue.
• PERM Labor Certification - An overview of PERM by Mark Ivener and David Fullmer, originally published in July/August 2008 issue of Immigrant Magazine.
• Visas for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability - An article written by Mark Ivener originally published in the May-June 2008 issue of Immigrant Magazine about the O-1 and O-2 visa category.
• J-1 Visas for Interns and Trainees - The Immigrant Magazine (March/April, 2008)
• Immigration to the U.S.: Tax Planning and Fast Track Permanent Residency - The California International Law Journal, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2007
• Green Cards Through Investment Typically In Less Than A Year - An article by Mark Ivener originally published in Immigration Daily in 2006.
• Stopped at the Border: Anticipating Roadblocks in the Work Visa Application Process Can Help Ensure Safe Passage - HR Magazine, June 2006
• U.S. Investor Green Cards in Less than a Year - Citywealth, January 28, 2006
• Scrutinize Contractor Hires to Avoid Wal-Mart Problem - An article by Mark Ivener originally published in the California Real Estate Journal in October 2005.
• Complete Immigration Review Avoids Unwelcome Surprises - An article by Mark Ivener originally published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal in October 2005.
• The Little Known Work Visa—An Alternative to the H-1B Visa - An article written by Mark Ivener originally published in House Counsel in Nov/Dec 2000.

Other Resources

• Citywealth Top 100 America's List - Citywealth Top 100 Wealth Advisers & Managers List on which Mr. Mark Ivener is listed.
• Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions regarding PERM.

• USICE PR: ICE Launches Initiative to Step-up Audits of Business' Employment Records - US ICE Press Release regarding I-9 audits, dated July 1, 2009.