About this episode
In this special episode of The Private Chef Podcast, I interviewed Ava Benach, immigration attorney and co-founder of Benach & Collopy. Ava shares her personal connection to immigration and the diverse communities she grew up with. She delves into the complexities of the U.S. immigration process, focusing on issues relevant to immigrants, including chefs seeking visas. Ava emphasizes the importance of legal guidance and outlines pathways for international skilled workers. She also discusses challenges such as visa applications, waivers, and green cards, the entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants, and the valuable contributions they make to the fabric of American society. Tune in to learn more about the critical role of legal professionals in successfully navigating immigration.Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigration-pathways-for-international-chefs-and/id1648363134?i=1000655773559Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/22KYX6GQsLmVJpPGGsDtStYoutube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgVgvQKw2DYSeeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry?Email me at hannes@privatechef.ccJoin our growing community of chefs and get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinusLet's stay connected to get the latest updates, tips, learning resources, and job opportunities:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hanneshennche/Twitter https://twitter.com/JHenncheYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshenncheFor immigration assistance, connect with Atty. Ava BenachLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-benach-2406235/Email acbenach@benachcollopy.com Visit Benach Collopy website https://www.benachcollopy.com/Time Stamps00:01:29 - The Role of Immigrants in the U.S.00:03:14 - New York's Culinary Melting Pot00:05:40 - Misconceptions About U.S. Immigration00:07:44 - Legal Implications for Employers00:12:11 - Immigration Process Timelines00:14:33 - Labor Market Tests for Immigration00:19:00 - Setting Up a Restaurant and Immigration00:27:36 - Pathways for Lesser
