Workplace Visas & COVID-19: Updates Employers Must Know

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One of the largest impacts of COVID-19 for employers is the dramatic shift in U.S. work-related visa policies. Amidst the shutdowns, an Executive Order has extended the restriction of the entry into the U.S. by H-1B and L-1 worker-visa seekers through the remainder of 2020. This impacts not only H and L visas, but also J visas awarded to au pairs, summer-season employees and other temporary workers.

Employers that rely on foreign workers to drive the success of their business are left wondering “what now?” In this 90-minute program we’ll give you a clear understanding of the latest regulations impacting the foreign workforce sector and what it means to your current and future operations. We’ll cover:

Overviews of the current status of the H-1B, H-2B and L-1 visas
The latest Executive Order with special emphasis on the key exceptions and exemptions
Possible alternatives to the H and L visas, including the business-visitor and outstanding-individual categories
Review of the TN visa program under the “New NAFTA”
Tips for dealing with the “new normal” at the Department of Homeland Security

Program Highlights

We’ll address key questions employer are asking, including:

How can I hire foreign nationals while the June 22^nd Executive Order is in effect?
Can I bring international students on board as interns?
Will my current H-1B employees be able to extend their visas after three years?
Do I dare allow my H-1B employees to travel overseas?
Will my DACA employees be deported?
Will our overseas executives be unable to travel to the U.S.?
Is Optional Practical Training going to be the next visa category to go?
When can international students stay in the US and study 100% online?

Latest Regulations Impacting Visa Holders & Foreign Workers

Unpacking the most recent Executive Order and what it means for employers and employees
Supreme Court’s new DCA decision and the future of the Dreamers
Overview of Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical training at the university level

About the Speaker

Jim Castagnera holds an M.A. in Journalism from Kent State University, and a J.D. and Ph.D. (American Studies) from Case Western Reserve University. He practiced law for 36 years, before retiring in June 2019:

His experience includes 10 years as a labor, employment and intellectual-property attorney with Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr; 3 years as general counsel for Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates; and 23 years as the associate provost & legal counsel for academic affairs at Rider University.
Jim’s academic career also includes stints as a faculty member at UT-Austin and Widener Law School, and communication director at Case Western Reserve.
He is the chief consultant for Holland Media Services, LLC, a freelance writing, training, and communications company. He also is Of Counsel to Washington International Business Counsel; and, an adjunct professor of law at Drexel University.

Program Benefits

In this 90-minute program we’ll address the latest regulations and Executive Orders impacting work visas, what this means for employers and how they can still build a productive workforce.

If you'd like this program customized for your organization, call us at 1-800-964-6033. We're certain we can fulfill your training needs, while making it fit in your budget!

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