ISS Law Series: Entrepreneurship
Presented by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Event Details
Date
Monday, November 16, 2026
Time
4:30-6 p.m.
Location
Description
An overview of the pathway from international student status to business owner, answering FAQs about forming a business. The session will also cover work authorization options for entrepreneurs, including opportunities and restrictions in the F-1, J-1, and H1-B visa categories. There will be time at the end for questions, but complex legal questions should consult an attorney outside of the presentation. ISS cannot endorse any specific law firm - for more resources, please refer to ISS website.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-262-2044 or email iss@iss.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Monday, November 2, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.