On Wednesday, September 23rd, guests heard from our speakers who addressed questions that French and American companies and personnel had regarding work visas, immigration, business, and travel to/from Europe.

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TARGET AUDIENCE: Human Resources Personnel from French and American companies, French Employees, Business Travelers, Companies with French Business Ties.

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WELCOME:
Jeremy Heep, President, French-American Chamber of Commerce - Philadelphia Chapter

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• Welcome FACC Members and Guests

 

MODERATOR: 

Blandine Chantepie-Kari, Vice President, University & Entrepreneurship - Soft Landing Programs
European American Enterprise Council
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SPEAKERS:
 

François Penguilly, Consul General of France in Washington, DC

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• Priority services of the French Consulate, and current requirements and restrictions for travel to France due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. 
   

Jonathan Grode, Managing Partner, US Practice Director

Green and Spiegel, LLC - Immigration Law

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• US Visa & Immigration Legal Issues for HR & Mobility Professionals with French Employees, and French Expats Living & Working in the US

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Michael Scullin, Hon. Consul of France in Philadelphia & Wilmington, 
Counsel, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP

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• ​Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Update​, City of Philadelphia Coronavirus Guidelines

 

Olivier Piton

Co-founder & Partner, Piton Gillespie Transatlantic Law Firm
Vice President, French Consular Counsel, Washington, DC

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• French Consulate Update for French Citizens Living & Working in the US

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FACC UPDATE & THANK YOU:
 

Judith Ujobai, Executive Director, French-American Chamber of Commerce

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