Gain an understanding of nonimmigrant employment visas and other challenges when it comes to immigration law.
The highly politicized immigration policy landscape has created two classes of workers in the U.S. For some workers, employment in the U.S. is a very complicated process and involves significant government scrutiny. That scrutiny has intensified in recent years, leaving many foreign workers with fewer and fewer options. This topic will explore the maze of work authorization and identify key issues to consider for persons who seek work authorization in the U.S. For human resources professionals, lawyers, business owners and managers, and anyone else who encounters or addresses workforce challenges and hiring or retaining foreign workers, this information will help you navigate the process more efficiently and more effectively, with realistic expectations for short and long-term outcomes.
Agenda
The Language of Immigration Law
- CIS, CBP, ICE, DOS, DOL: Government Agencies and Their Responsibilities
- Permanent Resident, Citizen, Foreign National, and Other Misused Labels
- Unlawful Entry vs. Illegal Overstay: How It Happens and What Is the Impact
- Forms Over Function: What You See and What the Government Sees
VISA Categories
- H-1B Visas
- H-2A and H-2B Visas
- L-1A and L-1B Visas
- E Visas
- TN (NAFTA) Visas
- F and J Visas
Relief for Undocumented Foreign Nationals
- Daca and What Is (and Isn’t) Next
- What to Do When a Foreign National Is in Removal Proceedings
Path to Permanent Residence
- Labor Certification
- Accelerated Applications
Speakers
Michael E. Coles,
The Coles Firm P.C.- Over 20 years of immigration law experience
- Author and Presenter of 30 immigration law presentations at events and conferences throughout the U.S., and in South America and Europe
- Represented clients from startups to large multinational employers
- Significant experience in agricultural, construction, health care, technology, and hospitality industries
- J.D. degree, Duke University Law School
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for paralegals, legal assistants and attorneys.
