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Hendrik Tjaart J Pretorius
also known as Hendrik Pretorius
About Hendrik
Biography
With over 10 years of experience working as a corporate immigration lawyer at the highest levels, most recently as a Senior Supervising Attorney managing over 100 early stage technology company's immigration programs, I co-founded ImmiPartner where I now dedicate my time to helping founders, professional workers, and high-growth technology companies build and strengthen their immigration programs internally through monthly recurring in-house general counsel services. I am often an invited speaker at national and local events on topics related to immigration strategies, policies, and trends.
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Location
ImmiPartner
3505 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
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Posted by Donovan | May 11, 2011 | Immigration
Nothing is to much for Hendrik!
I first asked Hendrik to help when I realised that I wanted to marry my girlfriend of 2 years she being from the USA and myself from South Africa it made things complicated. Hendrik was extremely helpfull and uncomplicated things, I called Hendrik numerous times before actually hiring him as my immig...
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2011
honest and caring
Hard to find in a lawyer but he really is an honest person! I've already recommended him to several of my friends. He got my problems solved efficiently and with heart.
Hendrik Tjaart J Pretorius's Lawyer Endorsements
"Hendrik is knowledgeable, conscientious, and charming. He really knows his immigration law and makes his client's needs and expectations his first priority. I always enjoy collaborating with him professionally."
"I endorse Attorney Hendrik Pretorius. What sets him apart from other attorneys is his conscientious approach to every one of his clients' cases. He is highly intelligent and works meticulously to ensure he gives his clients the best product possible. I respect his high ethical standards and the ease with which someone, who may know nothing about immigration law and its consequences, can speak to him and walk away feeling confident that Attorney Pretorius will represent their rights fully."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very knowledgeable and effective attorney for his clients."
"Hendrik has developed substantial expertise in the area of immigration law, and it shows. He is intelligent, honest and has excellent people skills. In short, he is an excellent attorney."
"Hendrik has that rare combination of not only being exceptionally bright but also enjoyable to work with. He has helped several of our clients and I have heard nothing but great things including that he truly cares about the outcome of our clients' projects and is extremely knowledgeable. If you are looking for a rockstar immigration attorney, look no further than Hendrik."
"Mr. Pretorius is a highly skilled and efficient immigration lawyer."
"Terrific immigration attorney, highly recommended."
"Mr. Pretorius is a conscientious advocate, who has a personal connection to to immigration issues. This connection, along with his commitment to getting results makes it easy for me to say that I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the unique pleasure of working with Hendrik Pretorius on several visas for Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. This company employs dancers from around the world, China, Spain, France, Italy and Israel. All of these dancers are performing with the Trockadero based on an O-1 Visa. Hendrik’s expertise in this area has been critical to the success of the dancers individually and the Trockadero as a company. If an O-1 Visa is your need Hendrik Pretorius is the attorney to call. Visit his site www.OVisaUSA.com."
"Hendrik is a reliable attorney that will undoubtedly do all that is necessary to achieve his client's objectives. I have known Hendrik for five years. He clearly is the type of person that you can rely on."
"Hendrik is a very dedicated attorney with whom I have worked for almost one year. His honesty and professional demeanor with clients makes him a pleasure to work with on a daily basis."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Corporate Immigration Lawyer, Who's Who Legal
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Dedication and Services Award - AILA Silicon Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2005
Santa Clara Law Review, Santa Clara University School of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Co-Founder and CEO, ImmiPartner
2016 - 2018
Senior Supervising Attorney, Co-Director of High Growth Practice, Pearl Law Group
2014 - 2016
Partner, Immigration Attorney, Lipson & Pretorius LLP (Merged into Pearl Law Group)
2013 - 2014
Owner and Immigration Lawyer, Pretorius Law
2010 - 2013
Attorney, The Law Offices of Vaughan de Kirby
2010 - 2010
Immigration Attorney, Pretorius Law Firm
2007 - 2010
Attorney, Muston & Jack, P.C.
Associations
2019 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationInnmovation Task Force
2019 - Present
Young Entrepreneurs CouncilOfficial Member
2015 - Present
Santa Clara University Entrepreneurs' Law ClinicMentor
2013 - Present
South African American Business ChamberNorthern California Representative
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationCLE Team - Santa Clara Chapter
2011 - Present
California Lawyers for the ArtsLawyer Referral Panel Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Active Member
Sample of Legal Cases
We represent clients who wish to enter or remain in the United States on a temporary and/or permanent basis.
Education
N/A
Santa Clara Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2019
2019
a16z Presentation
Immigration Shifts 2019: Prep & Resources for Startups
2018
Council for global immigration
Pushing Back Safely: Pushing Back Safely in an Era of Contention
2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association National Conference
Practice Innovation Part 1: Today's Practice Automation Tools
2016
Immigration Seminar
Immigration and Entrepreneurship
2016
Annual Conference - American Immigration Lawyers Association
Ethics - Representing Employers and Employees
2015
Legal Practice Seminar
Running a Successful Law Firm
2015
KGACLC Student Hour
The Practice of Immigration Law
2014
Startup Legal Advice
Immigration Options for Startups
2014
California Lawyers for the Arts
Immigration Options for Arts Entrepreneurs & Artists
2013
Visa Options for Startups
Immigration and Entrepreneurship
2013
Teleconference
Immigration Issues for Entrepreneurs and Startups
2013
Introductory Series: Employment-Based Visas for Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Small Businesses
Immigration Law CLE for Attorneys
2013
Immigration Issues for Startups
Immigration options available to tech startup
2013
Immigration issues affecting creative artists and the innovation community.
Immigration for the Arts
2013
Conference Speaker for the Silicon Valley Startup: Idea to IPO organization
Immigration Issues for Entrepreneurs and Startups
2012
2012
Practice Discussion
Immigration Practice Overview
2012
I Fought the Law Guest Speaker @ SOMArts, SF
Immigration Reform through Art
2012
Guest Speaker @ La Cocina, SF
Entrepreneurship and Immigration
2010
L-1 Visa Seminar: Using a Foreign Business to Enter the U.S.
L-1 Visa Seminar
Publications
2013
ExPat Info Desk
U.S. Visa: Non-Immigrant v. Immigration Visa
2013
El Observador Newspaper - San Jose
Nuevo Perdón Provisional I-601A Empezando en Marzo
2011
Word Association Publishers
The South African Investor's Path to a Green Card
2010
Hendrik Pretorius & Vaughan de Kirby Publication
The Business Owner's Guide to United States Residency via the L-1 Visa
2010
Hendrik Pretorius & Vaughan de Kirby Publication
O-1 Visa Guide: Using Your Extraordinary Ability in Film, T.V., Arts, Athletics, Business and More to Work in the U.S.
2008
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business
U.S. Entry for Business Owners
2008
Montreal Film Group
How Canadians in Film and Television Can Legally Work in the U.S.A.
2006
Languages
Spanish
Afrikaans
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is online Master's degree good for EB2
26 Oct 2012
Q&A
H1b- to F1 change of status, PhD, (Travel to india)
31 Oct 2012
Q&A
I overstayed tourist visa and about to marry a us citizen will that change my status
29 Oct 2012
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Protections for H-1B Transferees - AC21
28 Oct 2015
Legal Guide
Asylum Overview
21 Jul 2011
Legal Guide
O-1 Visa: Comprehensive Guide
17 May 2011