Happy New Year
Happy New Year 2010 - Business, Arts and Culture
We would like to wish everybody a Happy and Prosperous 2010. The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce New York kicked off the New Year with events featuring a mix of business, arts and culture.
Finland has contributed with an enormous creativity to the arts, ranging from composers to musical compositions to brilliant architecture and innovative design. These accomplishments represent just a few of the many outstanding contributions to the world made by the Finns that reflect a strong sense of cultural identity. The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce experienced the Saarinen exhibition "Shaping the Future" during a private tour arranged for the FACC on January 9 and enjoyed an interview with acclaimed Finnish composer Magnus Lindberg during our FACC Speaker Luncheon on February 12. You will find an overview of these events below as well as an article about Helsinki named World Design Capital 2012.
Together, arts and business excite and energize work forces, strengthen leadership and build capacity.
We expect a mild economic recovery and upward trend in 2010 and look forward to seeing you at our 2010 events. Only by networking together can we get stronger. Let the FACC be your resource for connections, contacts, motivational experiences and business results.
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Lumene Finland
At the heart of the Finnish Lake District, lies a crystal clear lake. Lake Lummenne. In 1970, inspired by the purity of this lake the skincare and cosmetics brand Lumene was created. Now celebrating its 40th year anniversary as a Beauty Brand, Lumene is launching a new Logo... LUMENE FINLAND to further emphasize the point of origin of these highly coveted beauty products.
It's not only the name that is born from tranquil Finnish wilderness, but also the products that are created from wild ingredients, handpicked within the Arctic Circle. Natural treasures such as cloudberry, blackcurrant, lingonberry, birch, and peat are loaded with super concentrated levels of vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients that are essential for beautiful skin.
Lumene has developed highly technical processes to unlock the benefits of these valued ingredients that the skin needs and craves. A strong pipeline of new innovation continues to launch from the Lumene laboratories such as the new line of Excellent Future Deep Repairing Creams and Serums that utilize an innovative Apple Stem Cell technology to treat deep wrinkles while helping to repair and protect the skin's own stem cells.
Along with the highly sophisticated product formulations being developed, Lumene now strives to develop their entire product line to have a minimum of 80% pure natural ingredients when sustainable. No animal testing is done and Arctic Nature is never harmed.
Lumene skincare products are continuing to gain momentum with U.S. consumers looking for natural skincare products that are proven to be effective and deliver results. In the US market, Lumene can be found at CVS pharmacy, Ulta Beauty, Duane Reade, select Walgreens and Target stores.
Lumene is a corporate member of the FACC NY.
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Holland & Knight's New York Office
Holland & Knight's New York office has relocated from its former location at 195 Broadway in downtown New York to 31 West 52nd Street in midtown. The firm occupies state-of-art space on three floors (with file and library space on a fourth floor) totaling over 80,000 square feet formerly occupied by the New York office of the London-based law firm, Clifford Chance.
Holland & Knight has been particularly active in representing Finnish clients since the merger of Gilbert, Segall and Young into it in June 2001. Gilbert, Segall and Young had commenced doing work for Finnish clients in the 1970s and had grown to be one of the premier firms doing such work, representing clients such as Nokia, Marimekko, Orion, Kansa, Alko/Altia, Wartsila, Valio, Polar Electro, Nordberg, Elektrobit, Finlandia Center, and others. The firm of Haight Gardner, whose maritime and aviation practices had also represented Finnish and many Scandinavian interests, had merged into Holland & Knight several years earlier to form its initial New York office. Neal Beaton who was a long-term partner at Gilbert, Segall and Young and is now a firmwide co-leader of Holland & Knight's International and Cross-Border Transactions practice group, has served as the FACC-New York President for the last several years.
In recent years, H&K's more significant representations of Finnish clients have included the RICO litigation brought in New York on behalf of Nokia (in conjunction with Motorola) against the owners of a Turkish cellular service provider, patent litigation defense for Polar Electro, aircraft financing for Finnair, the sale of Cerebricon, and financing arrangements on behalf of Finnvera for the recently launched "Oasis of the Seas" luxury liner.
H&K's New York office building has several other Finnish connections. First, the building is a 30-story tower clad in Finnish Koral granite. Second, it neighbors the CBS Building known as "Black Rock" which was designed by Eero Saarinen. It is also across the street from the Museum of Modern Art which has had many Finnish exhibitions over the years (and houses the MoMa Museum Store).
Neal
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Recent FACC Events
December 3, 2009: FACC Annual Christmas Luncheon at Scandinavia House
The popular annual Christmas luncheon was held this year at Scandinavia House on December 3, 2009. The music was led by Jeanne & Wayne, Smörgåsbandet who provided genuine sing-along entertainment. The delicious Finnish Christmas food was prepared by Smörgåschef, the caterer at Scandinavia House.
The Christmas celebration received generous support from sponsors, which this year were Scandinavian Airlines, Hotel Klaus K Helsinki, Hotel Kämp Helsinki, iittala, Inc, Finlandia Cheese, Lumene North America, Nordic Breads, Polar Electro, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, and World Yacht. Mr. Bo W. Long, International Business Partners also contributed with a gold sponsorship. Voss Water sponsored the water, Finlandia Vodka/Brown Forman sponsored vodka and Finlandia Cheese/Valio USA sponsored wine and cheese. Thank you to all sponsors.
The grand prize of the popular raffle, a Scandinavian Airlines roundtrip business class ticket to Finland, went to Jeff Padovan, Polar Electro. Congratulations! Neal Beaton, President FACC NY welcomed everybody to the event and Jorma Sahlstedt served as the Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Ed Gallagher, President, the American Scandinavian Foundation also extended a special greeting to the audience.
PHOTO CAPTION, from top: Entertainment by Jeanne and Wayne, Smörgåsbandet. Ann-Christine, Westerlund, Westmusa; Timo Aittola, Protegrity; Bo W. Long, International Business Partners; Lena Barnes, Scandinavian Airlines; Neal Beaton, Holland & Knight; Mi Long; Melton Spivak, J.P. Morgan Chase. Thomas Lerner, Handelsbanken; David Howe, Law Office of David Howe; Sidney Weiss, Law office of Sidney Weiss; Michael Student, Sullivan & Worcester LLP; Matthew Martin, Patton, Eakins,Lipsett, Holbrook, Savage. Jeff Padovan, Polar Electro, Grand Prize Winner of ticket to Helsinki, given by Lena Barnes, Scandinavian Airlines. Deputy Consul General Riitta Gerlander; Carl Andersson, Honorary Consul of Finland, CT; Consul General Ritva Jolkkonen.
 January 9, 2010: FACC Private tour of Saarinen Exhibition "Shaping the Future"
The FACC NY organized to have a private guided tour of the very interesting exhibition "Shaping the Future" on Saturday January 9, 2010, at the Museum of the City of New York, www.mcny.org. The tour was well-attended and enjoyed by all.
We gathered afterwards for a glass of wine at Hanratty's Restaurant.
Presented at the Museum from November 10, 2009 through January 31, 2010, Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future was the first retrospective of this architect's career, which was one of the most prolific, unorthodox, and controversial in the history of 20th-century architecture. From the TWA Terminal at JFK Airport and the St. Louis Gateway Arch to the Pedestal Chair for Knoll Associates, Saarinen (1910-1961) created some of the most potent expressions of American identity after World War II. Saarinen's clients constituted a who's who of the era's most prominent industries and institutions. For them he designed buildings that advanced the expansion of higher education to the promotion of automobile culture and air travel, popular forms of entertainment like television, and the newest information technologies. The exhibition featured sketches, working drawings, models, photographs, furnishings, films, and other ephemera. The exhibition also examined the architect's career from the 1930s through the early 1960s.
Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future exhibition was organized by the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, The Museum of Finnish Architecture, Helsinki, and the National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., with the support of the Yale University School of Architecture. ASSA ABLOY was the global sponsor of the exhibition.
PHOTO CAPTION, from top: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial St. Louis, MO. Photo credit:
Eero Saarinen Collection, Yale University. FACC group at special visit to the Saarinen exhibition.
February 12, 2010 - FACC NY Speaker Luncheon - "Meet Magnus Lindberg"
The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce New York (FACC) had Mr. Magnus Lindberg, Composer, as guest of honor and guest speaker at the February 12, 2010, Speaker Luncheon and networking event. This event was held at the Consulate General of Finland in New York City and was well attended. Magnus Lindberg is one of the most talented, best known European composers of his generation.
Mr. Lindberg was interviewed by Mr. Frank J. Oteri, AMC Composer Advocate & Founding Editor, NewMusicBox, the web magazine of the American Music Center.
Mr. Lindberg, born 1958, whose music is performed by the world's leading conductors and orchestras, currently holds the esteemed position of the Marie-Josee Kravis Composer-in-Residence at the New York Philharmonic.
FACC NY President Neal Beaton mentioned in his introduction that "in Finland music is business and music is very much part of the commerce in between the U.S. and Finland." Finland has exported a lot of talent. In the U.S. culture and business
are often mixed. Together, arts and business excite and energize work forces, strengthen leadership and build capacity.
Magnus Lindberg has brought tremendous talent and new initiatives to the New York Philharmonic. Alan Gilbert opened his first season as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic with a brand new piece composed by Magnus Lindberg and upcoming a Very Young People's Concert, featuring Antonio Vivaldi's, The Four Seasons: Winter.
When asked by Frank Oteri if he misses Finland, Magnus Lindberg commented that he will always have his roots in Finland and like to compose in front of the sea from his archipelago island, but the world is his stage. Music has no boundaries. Lindberg has worked and composed in France, Germany, etc. and now in New York. There are contacts all over the world, the network is strong, the work of a composer is lonely, but there is inspiration from everywhere.
Oteri was wondering what Lindberg had learned from working in New York. Lindberg mentioned that New York City is overwhelming, a capital of music together with London, and also that the New York Philharmonic reflects the spirit of New York City.
The discussion also dealt with the musical education in Finland, which is one of the best in the world and also supported by government subsidies. The Sibelius Academy, is part of this amazing education system, and has a "hands on" practical training and education, being in front of the orchestra, etc. Music also plays an important role in Finland as a nation, the role of Sibelius and the national identity versus the world. The influence between the east and the west is also important. Magnus Lindberg started as a pianist, at the Sibelius Academy Youth Department in 1973 at age 15. Other students included Esa-Pekka Salonen etc.
When asked if he is ready to write an opera, Lindberg said "not yet". He also talked about the meaning of the position as Composer-in-residence. He makes new compositions, new series, provides a contact group and catalyst for the musical scenery, and makes sure the orchestra is contact with the music at all times. The "living composer aspect" is crucial.
The FACC NY thanks the Sibelius Academy for their sponsorship of Mr. Magnus Lindberg and Mr. Frank Oteri.
The Sibelius Academy is Finland's world renowned music university, founded In 1882. All of the country's great international music stars - Karita Mattila, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Kaija Saariaho, Osmo Vänskä and Magnus Lindberg included – are Sibelius Academy graduates.
The Academy engages in extensive cultural exchange in the United States, in cooperation with leading American universities. In June 2010 focus will be on contemporary cello and guitar repertoire. Further plans include a contemporary music workshop in Juilliard and a music education conference in Minnesota in February 2011.
The Friends of Sibelius Academy, Inc. is the Academy's official U.S. support foundation and a 501{c}{3} not-for-profit organization. www.siba.fi
Friends of Sibelius Academy is a corporate member of the FACC NY.
PHOTO CAPTION, from top: Composer Magnus Lindberg. Jan Johansson, Law Offices of Jan Johansson; Matti Rinta-Tunturi, Polar Electro; Rea Nurmi, Artist. In the foreground: Cia Toscanini, ASCAP; Robert Sirota, Manhattan School of Music; Helen Marx. Honorary Consul of Finland. Harpist Kathryn Andrews; Composer Magnus Lindberg; Maarit Bystedt; Ann-Christine Westerlund, Westmusa. Frank J. Oteri interviewing Magnus Lindberg. Photo Credit: Tarja Tuppurainen.
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Young Associates
December 15, 2009: FACC Young Associates and Finnish American Women's Network enjoy "Pikkujoulu Holiday Fun at the Marimekko Store"
Finnish & American Women's Network and FACC Young Associates gathered at a combined networking, holiday cheer, and shopping event on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6:30-8pm. About 40 attended the event and there was lively networking and shopping.
The event was held at the Marimekko Concept Store Upper East Side NY Kiitos Inc. 1262 Third Avenue (b/w 72nd & 73rd), www.marimekkouppereastside.com
We thank the Marimekko Concept Store and Manager Josie Cotzas for agreeing to have the event in the store after hours.
PHOTO CAPTION, from top: Josie Cotzas, Manager Marimekko Upper Eastside Store, and Aili Flint, Columbia University. Riitta Gerlander and Tarja Silverman, Consul General of Finland, together with Maarit Bystedt. Harriet Kulmala, Maryli Karske, Pia Skriko.
Welcome to a new young associate
Harriet Kulmala (in photo above) joined the FACC Young Associates in January. She was born in Huntington, NY to Finnish parents and has a sister that was also born in Finland. Harriet attended The New School in New York city where she studied psychology and received her Bachelors' Degree. For the past 10 years she has been working in Human Resources at many prestigious companies throughout Manhattan. Harriet is currently looking for new opportunities in her area of expertise.
Harriet joined the FACC Young Associates to meet other young Finns, and to network with all members with similar interests that may lead her to a new position in her field of expertise. She also loves to speak (and practice) Finnish and can use it to socialize in a warm and welcoming environment.
Harriet Kulmala helloharriet@hotmail.com
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Finland News
Helsinki named World Design Capital 2012
World Design Capital 2012 Helsinki embeds design in life
Helsinki, Finland - Helsinki will be the World Design Capital of 2012. The designation was announced by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) at the Icsid World Design Congress 2009 in Singapore on November 25, 2009.
“This is a magnificent achievement and an important recognition for Helsinki, the collaborating cities of Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen and Lahti, and all the participating organizations and individuals. We have received a unique opportunity and will be taking every advantage of it,” says Helsinki Mayor Jussi Pajunen, accepting the World Design Capital 2012 designation at the Icsid World Design Congress.
Altogether 46 cities from 27 countries applied for the designation. An international jury first shortlisted Helsinki and Eindhoven of the Netherlands before awarding the designation to Helsinki.
The title of Helsinki’s bid for the designation was Open Helsinki – Embedding Design in Life. The concept expressed by the title will form the basis of Helsinki’s ambitious program for the design year 2012.
"We will invite all citizens, enterprises and organizations, as well as visiting design professionals and enthusiasts, to participate in the preparations and the events of 2012," Mayor Pajunen says. "This is a major challenge for us to use design in Helsinki and in the other participating cities to develop our cities from the social, economic and cultural perspectives, according to the World Design Capital project’s vision."
Pointing out that design should be seen from a broad perspective, he says, "Our goal is to build a better city and to improve our quality of life."
Helsinki will be the third World Design Capital, following Turin (Torino, 2008) and Seoul (2010). The biennial designation is given to one city at a time.
Read more at http://www.wdc2012helsinki.fi and http://www.worlddesigncapital.com
More Information: Johanna Lemola, jlemola@aol.com
PHOTO CAPTION, Helsinki Design Store. Photo credit: City of Helsinki Communications Office.
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News from FACC Midwest
Being Frugal is Very Fashionable
Celebrating Finnish Independence Day is a cherished tradition in Chicagoland. However, quite a few FACC members have been impacted by the recession, which created new planning challenges in 2009. We looked forward to our annual party, but given the economy, pricey festivities seemed out of style.
It was time to reconsider the Independence Day event concept: no more fancy restaurants or lavish catering. Still, we were dreaming of enjoying genuine Finnish Christmas fare, complete with glögg and all the trimmings...
Finding a venue that would let us bring in food was quite an adventure. The chosen cozy neighborhood bar was modest from the street, but once inside, our party room was spacious and comfortable. Better yet, our only rental fee was the bar package. Close to downtown Chicago, with free parking and public transportation nearby - just perfect!
The feast buffet included home-made leg of pork, Karelian pies, Finnish imports such as dark rye bread, and IKEA's Scandinavian selection. The bar chef - originally from New Orleans – prepared beetroot salad and divine rutabaga casserole. It was a smash hit.
A talented Finnish trumpetist played the national anthems and nostalgic marches, and the keynote speech recounted the Winter War miracle. A spirited interview with our guest of honor Karita Mattila was a high note: she is living proof that a world-class opera star can be very down-to-earth, especially in the company of fellow Finns. The raffle again sent one happy winner to Helsinki, courtesy of SAS.
Take-aways for future events: Focus on seasonal essentials, forget the fancy details. Team work is essential for success. Thanks to the famous Finnish "talkoo" spirit, the party was a great success; fun was had by all, and for the first time ever, we even made a little profit. Things are definitely looking up for 2010.
PHOTO CAPTION, from left: Honorary Consul Olavi Göös, interior designer Katarina Andersson, singer Karita Mattila, and music student (trumpet) Suvi Keto. Photo credit: Annika Hau.
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FACC Events
Mar, Apr Speaker lunches/events
May 12 Speaker luncheon wth Minister Mari Kiviniemi
May Nordic Forum - joint Nordic Chamber event
May Young Associates Vappu/Spring Celebration in Central Park
May 20 Tenth Annual European Chambers of Commerce Networking, Central Park Boat House
Jun Annual meeting and lunch at the Consulate General of Finland
Sep Nordic Open Golf at Minisceongo Golf Club in Pomona, NY
Oct, Nov Speaker Lunches/events
Dec FACC NY Annual Christmas Lunch
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Other Events
Mar 1 Osmo Vänskä conducting the Minnesota Orchestra www.carnegiehall.org
Mar 2 - Apr 3 Helsinki School at Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery www.brycewolkowitz.com
Mar 13 Kronos Quartet performing in Carnegie Hall www.carnegiehall.org
Mar 15, 18 Finnish Voices Festival at Lincoln Center www.chambermusicsociety.org
Apr 15 Musical Pictures, Keyboard conversationswith pianist Jeffrey Siegel: Concerts with Commentary at Scandinavia House www.scandinaviahouse.org
Apr 17, 20, 24 Karita Mattila performing www.metopera.org
Apr 23, 26, 30, May 3, 6, 10, 14 Juha Uusitalo performing www.metopera.org
Apr 9 The International Contemporary Ensemble performing Kaija Saariaho at Mount Holyoke College www.iceorg.og/concerts
Jun 10, 11, 12, 15 The New York Philharmonic performing Lindberg and Sibelius at Avery Fisher Hall www.nyphil.org
Jun 23, 24, 26 The New York Philharmonic performing Lindberg at Avery Fisher Hall www.nyphil.org
Jun 16 Special film event at Scandinavia House - Finland toasts the freshest in film, video art and museum videos www.scandinaviahouse.org
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| President's Message |
 I thought I would share with all of our members and the others who read this e-newsletter a conversation I had with some of our guest at the recent FACC-NY Luncheon entitled "Meet Magnus Lindberg" since it illustrates well our mission.
One of our guests who is from the music world rather than being one of the more regular attendees at FACC-NY events remarked that he thought it unusual that a Chamber of Commerce would have an event featuring someone from the music world such as Magnus Lindberg. I was surprised at such a comment since we at the FACC-NY have had many events centered around the arts or artist including orchestra directors, opera singers and artists of various types (as well as, of course, leading government and industry figures such as our recent speakers, Finland's then Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen and Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo). I pointed out to him that for Finland, in particular, the arts are an important aspect of the business world and therefore are a logical subject for a Chamber of Commerce. Our guest agreed that Finland was different from many other countries in this regards, as exemplified by having Sibelius on its currency (pre-Euro).
The history of the FACC-NY exemplifies the role of the arts and design in commerce between the U.S. and Finland. The companies and individuals who founded the FACC-NY over 60 years ago were primarily involved in the pulp and paper industry since at the time that was the focus of trade between the U.S. and Finland. However, by the 1970's they were joined by companies in the design field such as Marimekko and iittala. Of course, since then Finnish financial companies, purveyors of brand name products and high tech companies have also become mainstays of trade between the U.S. and Finland and of our organization. While Finland has achieved a much higher visibility in the United States in recent years as a result of Nokia wireless devices, Polar heart rate monitors, Finlandia cheese, Finlandia vodka and many other products, the design companies such as Marimekko and iittala have also maintained their prominence and there seem to be more leading Finnish performers in the arts than ever had been the case. Thus, we can celebrate Finnish art and design without departing from our mission relating to commerce between Finland and the U.S.
I hope everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the various Finnish artists performing in New York as well as Finnish design products.
Neal
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| Reasonable Care and Informed Compliance in International Trade |
The focus of U.S. international trade revenue efforts has dramatically shifted from revenue-raising to enforcements and penalties. It is now the responsibility of all importers and exporters to be in "informed compliance" with the import and export laws - including laws related to agriculture, consumer product, and food safety, etc. If importers and exporters do not exercise "reasonable care" in their international trade operations, they are subject to crippling penalties, even when the U.S. suffers no loss in revenue collection. Importers who have been entering their merchandise at the same values and duty rates for years, now often find themselves in the midst of penalty cases in which Customs is asking for penalties many times the value of the merchandise - even when there is no loss of duty.
In order to reduce operational risk, all importers should undergo an annual review and internal audit at least once every two years to insure that they fully comply with customs laws and regulations. Such a review will typically improve procedures for imports and exports, reveal opportunities for duty reductions and other cost reductions, insure compliance with all international trade laws, and eliminate the possibilities of penalties. Once an importer undertakes these measures, it has exercised its obligation to be in informed compliance with the law and to exercise reasonable care in importing and exporting merchandise. Thus, even if Customs later determines that money is owed, the importer may not be penalized because its procedures were in compliance with the law.
Email snw@weisslaw.net if you have any questions.
Sidney N. Weiss, Attorney at Law
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Hiring Non-US Nationals Without the Benefit of H-1B Visas |
All employees in the U.S. need work authorization. U.S. citizens can evidence their authorization to work in the U.S. by showing their U.S. passport or U.S. driver's license and a U.S. birth certificate or social security card. Non-U.S. reign nationals, however, must evidence that they are authorized to work in the U.S. by presenting, among other things, a green card or a U.S. driver's license and temporary work authorization issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.
H-1B visas are the most common visas used for hiring non-U.S. nationals who are professionals (e.g., individuals who have at least a U.S. Bachelor's degree or the equivalent and who hold a position in the U.S. that requires such a degree). H-1B are limited to an annual number that can be issued in any one fiscal year by the U.S. Department of State. For the current fiscal year, which began October 1, 2009, the H-1B annual cap was met in early December and, as a result, there are no longer any H-1B visas available unless an employer is cap exempt. In general, in order to be cap exempt, an employer must be an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization affiliated with an institution of higher education, a nonprofit research organization or a governmental research organization. The cap does not apply to persons with a currently valid H-1B visa. Unless an employer is cap exempt, it cannot apply for an H-1B visa petition for a foreign national until April 1, 2010 (and the earliest employment can begin working pursuant to the H-1B visa petition, is October 1, 2010.
Employers who missed the H-1B filing deadline and who are not cap exempt must look to other nonimmigrant visa types that authorize employment of foreign nationals. Such employers should consider the following types of visas:
B-1 visas: B-1 visas are reserved for foreign nationals entering the U.S. temporarily to engage in employment activities as an employee of, for the benefit of and on behalf of the foreign national's non-U.S. employer. A B-1 visa does not enable a foreign national to engage in activities in the U.S. labor market or work for a U.S. employer. In some cases, a potential H-1B visa holder employee can therefore work for a non-U.S. affiliate and enter the U.S. on behalf of the non-U.S. affiliate under a B-1 visa or the visa waiver program which has similar requirements for Finns and nationals of a number of other countries.
E visas: E visas are treaty based and provide E visa status to a foreign national who is from a treaty country (Finland is a treaty country) and is coming to the U.S. to work for a company owned by nationals of the same treaty country satisfying the prerequisites for such E visa status. The two most common types of E visas are E-1 treaty trader visas and E-2 treaty investor visas. E-1 visas require the U.S. employer to satisfy certain trade requirements between the U.S. and the treaty country. E-2 visas require the U.S. employer to satisfy certain investment requirements between the U.S. and the treaty country.
L-1 visas: There are two types of L-1 visas, L-1A visas for intracompany executive or manager transferees and L-1B visas for intracompany specialized knowledge transferees. The main prerequisite for each L-1 visa is that the foreign national have worked for an affiliate company of the U.S. employer outside of the U.S. for at least 1 year in the 3 years prior to the foreign national coming to the U.S. and have the required managerial, executive or specialized knowledge background.
For more information, email Tara L. Vance at tara.vance@hklaw.com or call 1.212.513.3485.
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FACC New Members |
We are proud to welcome the following recent new members:
Harriet Kulmala
Human Resource Management
1955 First Avenue, suite 712
New York, NY 10029
helloharriet@hotmail.com
Nina Kulmala
CGMP LLC
110 East 55th Street, 10th floor
New York, NY 10022
Nina.kulmala@cgmp-law.com
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FACC Sustaining Members |
•Bingham McCutchen LLP
•Finlandia Cheese, Inc.
•Finnair
•Fredericks Michael & Co.
•Handelsbanken
•Holland & Knight LLP
•iittala, Inc.
•Krogerus Attorneys
•M-real USA Corp.
•Nokia, Inc.
•Nordea Bank Finland
•Polar Electro, Inc.
•Stora Enso
•UPM North America
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Publisher & Contact |
FACC New York
866 United Nations Plaza
Suite 250
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-821-0225
Fax: 212-750-4418
www.facc-ny.com
www.facc-usa.com
faccnyc@verizon.net
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