[March 5, 2025] U.S. Immigration Law Seminar for Korean Semiconductor Companies

On March 5, 2025 (PST), the Korea AI & System IC Innovation Center (K-ASIC) convened a live-streamed seminar titled “Immigration Law Strategies Under a Potential Trump Administration: Implications for Korean Semiconductor Companies.” The session was held both onsite at the Innovation Space in Silicon Valley and virtually via Zoom for participants in Korea, drawing representatives from 13 companies and public institutions.

This focused legal seminar was part of K-ASIC’s ongoing advisory series and provided practical insights into U.S. immigration and employment law amid shifting political and regulatory conditions.

Featured Speaker: Andrew Jin

The session was led by Andrew Jin, Managing Attorney at Law Offices of Andrew Y Jin & Associates, PC, and a legal advisor to K-ASIC. With over two decades of experience in U.S. immigration law, Mr. Jin provided Korean tech companies with tailored legal guidance on visa strategy and compliance in preparation for potential policy changes under a second Trump administration.

His talk covered:

• Corporate entity structuring and U.S. market entry pathways

• Visa options most relevant to semiconductor firms, including L-1 intracompany transfers and H-1B specialty occupation visas

• Risk mitigation strategies for evolving immigration regulations

• Recruitment and retention considerations for top U.S.-based semiconductor and AI talent

Strategic Outcomes for K-ASIC Stakeholders

This seminar offered critical takeaways for K-ASIC’s resident and membership companies:

• Support for U.S. Market Expansion: Companies received practical, case-based strategies for establishing U.S. subsidiaries and dispatching personnel under viable immigration categories.

• Stronger Talent Acquisition Frameworks: Attendees gained insight into the U.S. AI and semiconductor labor market and legal tools available for recruiting and retaining top-tier engineers and researchers.

• Proactive Risk Management: By identifying key legal risks in advance, companies are now better equipped to adapt to regulatory shifts and maintain operational continuity.

K-ASIC will continue to provide ongoing legal advisory support through its expert network, helping Korean semiconductor firms build resilient and legally sound expansion strategies in the U.S.