Bridge to Path
Thu, May 28
|University of Minnesota
Bridge to Path: H-1B & Green Card insights from a top immigration lawyer + industry pro. Don't miss it!
Time & Location
May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
About the event
Are you an international student wondering what comes after graduation? Confused about the H-1B lottery, PERM process, or the road to permanent residence? You're not alone — and Lankan Professional Network (LPN) is here to help you bridge the gap between where you are now and the career you're building in the U.S.
Join us for Bridge to Path, an exclusive panel event bringing together two essential perspectives on U.S. work-based immigration:
A seasoned immigration attorney — breaking down the legal frameworks, timelines, and what every international student needs to know about visa categories, employer sponsorship, and avoiding common pitfalls.
A corporate professional — sharing real-world experience on how companies approach sponsorship, what hiring managers look for, how to position yourself as a sponsorship-worthy candidate, and what the journey actually looks like from inside the workplace.
What you'll learn:
The fundamentals of the H-1B visa — eligibility, the lottery process, timelines, and recent…