Workplace Visas & COVID-19: Updates Employers Must Know
Duration: 90 minutes
Speaker: Dr. Jim Castagnera, Esq.
Webinar Description
One of the largest impacts of COVID-19 for employers is the dramatic shift in U.S. work-related visa policies. Amid 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 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 statu s 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
Agenda
We’ll address key questions employer are asking, including:
- How can I hire foreign nationals while the June 22nd 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
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Logistics
- 90-minute webinar (Travel-Free) delivered over the Internet.
- Unlimited listeners per connection - bring the entire department.
- Q&A session with the expert.
This event will be presented live with a PowerPoint presentation to be viewed on your computer. You may listen to the audio of the webinar by telephone or through your computer. The PowerPoint slides will be provided shortly before the event. Once you register, you will receive an email which is your receipt and which includes your instructions for dialing in and logging on. You will also receive an email reminder 24 hours before the webinar.
What is a webinar?
A webinar is a live Internet based seminar. Webinars are a way for participants in many different locations to see and hear a presentation and view PowerPoint slides. You can also have your colleagues attend the webinar using one connection.
What kind of equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with an Internet connection (high speed service such as DSL or cable works best) and a telephone. You may listen to the webinar through your computer speakers, in which case you will not need to use a telephone connection. Internet access is not required for phone-only participants, but you will not be able to see the speaker’s slides.
How can I share the webinar with my colleagues who may not be able to attend the event?
CDs of each program will be available for sale and can be shared with your business associates.
Can I get a copy of the PowerPoint slides used in the webinar?
The PowerPoint slides will be available on the materials page link in the confirmation email that will be sent to you no later than the morning of the day a webinar is presented.
How do I ask a question during the webinar? Will my question be answered during the presentation?
A question and answer session will be scheduled at the end of each webinar. You can then ask a question by typing it into the question box that will be provided to you duringthe webinar. You may also ask a question through the telephone connection. As many questions as possible will be answered during the Question and Answer period.