New Department of Homeland Security H-1B Modernization Rule: Key Changes, Compliance Strategies, Practical Implications
Course Details
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On-Demand
- signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level
Intermediate
- work Practice Area
Immigration
- event Date
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- schedule Time
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- timer Program Length
90 minutes
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
This CLE webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) H-1B Modernization Rule, focusing on its implications for employers and foreign professionals. The panel will cover the rule's provisions, practical applications, and compliance requirements.
Ms. Barnette has practiced U.S. Immigration Law since 2006 and was an immigration paralegal before becoming an attorney. She represents employers and employees in a variety of industries including, but not limited to, manufacturing, information technology, medicine and academia. Ms. Barnette has extensive experience in the preparation of nonimmigrant visa petitions as well as extraordinary ability, outstanding researcher and multinational executive and manager immigrant petitions. She also has significant experience with the PERM process for lawful permanent residence and manages the firm’s religious worker visa practice.
Ms. Aliaskari represents national and international employers in connection with immigration-related employment matters, providing practical and innovative strategies and immigration practices that account for business realities. She is a dedicated attorney in immigration law with a keen focus on supporting organizations in competitive global environments. Ms. Aliaskari has a rich background in leading engagements and immigration portfolios across sectors including manufacturing, life sciences, financial services, and technology.
The H-1B program is essential for U.S. employers seeking to hire highly skilled foreign professionals in specialty occupations like technology, engineering, and healthcare. Effective Jan. 17, 2025, the DHS H-1B Modernization Rule introduces significant changes aimed at streamlining the H-1B visa process, enhancing program integrity, and providing greater flexibility for employers and employees. These changes are designed to address long-standing issues within the H-1B program and to better align it with the current needs of the U.S. labor market.
Employers and legal counsel must familiarize themselves with the updated criteria for specialty occupations, new exemptions, and the enhanced measures for ensuring compliance. Understanding these changes is crucial for effectively navigating the H-1B visa process and avoiding potential pitfalls.
Listen as our expert panel delves into the specifics of the H-1B Modernization Rule, discussing its impact on the hiring process, compliance strategies, and the broader implications for the employment of foreign professionals. The panel will also share tips for advising clients effectively in light of these new regulations.
- H-1B modernization rule overview
- Objectives and key changes
- Overview of the rule's impact on the H-1B visa process
- Updated criteria for specialty occupations
- New definitions and requirements
- Implications for employers and employees
- Exemptions and flexibilities
- Nonprofit and governmental research organizations
- Flexibilities for F-1 students transitioning to H-1B status
- Self-owned companies and controlling interest provisions
- Program integrity measures
- USCIS' authority for inspections and penalties
- Compliance requirements and best practices
- Practical implications for employers
- Changes to the hiring process
- Compliance strategies and business operations
- Impact on visa sponsorship and employment authorization
The panelists will review these and other key issues:
- Detailed analysis of the H-1B Modernization Rule
- Practical guidance on compliance and implementation
- Strategies for navigating the updated H-1B visa process
