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Fourth Annual Immigration Law Update - What You Need to Know

May 4, 2004

Constantly changing immigration regulations and procedures, combined with close scrutiny of the application process, continues to confuse and concern employers of foreign nationals.  We’ll guide you through the latest changes, including current immigration requirements, what you need to do to comply and what can be expected in the future.  We’ll discuss practical solutions you can apply within your workforce.

Agenda

  • Introduction: Lawrence M. Lebowitz
  • H-1B Visas: Caps and Alternatives: Matthew T. Phillips
  • Social Security and Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers / Compliance Issues: Ellen Freeman
  • Alternatives to Employment-Based Visas:  Family-Based Applications, Including the K-1 Visa, and Consular Processing versus Adjustment of Status: Reneé Cortazzo and Sharon A. Kimble
  • Labor Certification Applications – Before the Rollout of “PERM”: John S. Brendel
  • Entry/Exit and Security Issues: Alexander R. Castrodale
  • Immigration Outlook – What Can We Expect in 2004 and Beyond?: Lawrence M. Lebowitz
  • Cohen & Grigsby Technology Initiatives: Matthew T. Phillips
  • Questions and Answers: Lawrence M. Lebowitz