Employing Foreign Nationals Amid Ever-Changing Immigration Laws

May 13, 2003
Immigration regulations and procedures constantly change and the application process continues to be under close scrutiny.  We’ll guide you through the complexity of the changes, including current immigration requirements, what you need to do to comply and what can be expected in the future.  We’ll discuss the latest problems that cause employers confusion, and we’ll offer practical solutions you can apply within your workforce.

Agenda   

  • Introduction: Lawrence M. Lebowitz
  • Living and Working in the U.S. - Nonimmigrant Visas: Matthew T. Phillips
  • Pre-Employment Screening, Maintenance of Status and Compliance Issues: Andrew J. Behnkeand Jennifer R. Pack
  • Obtaining the Green Card With and Without Labor Certification: 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
  • Changes in 2002 and Outlook for 2003:  Registration, Security Checks, SEVIS, AC21, Reorganization, and PERM: Lawrence M. Lebowitz and Matthew T. Phillips
  • Questions and Answers