Overview:
The H-1B visa program applies to employers seeking to hire non-immigrant workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of distinguished merit and ability. A specialty occupation is one that requires the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
Recent policy shifts under the new Trump Administration have sparked debates across political lines. Tech industry leaders, such as Elon Musk, have defended the H-1B program, arguing that it attracts top global talent essential for innovation and competitiveness. Conversely, critics within the MAGA movement contend that the program suppresses wages and displaces American workers. This internal conflict underscores the complex dynamics regarding U.S. immigration policy.
The Department of Homeland Security’s H-1B final rule took effect on Friday, January 17, 2025, modernizing and improving requirements for the H-1B non-immigrant visa program. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services also published a revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (edition date 01/17/25) on Jan. 17, 2025, reflecting changes associated with the final rule. As previously announced, the 01/17/25 edition of Form I-129 went into effect on Jan. 17, with no grace period, because the revised edition is necessary to apply the final rules.
Areas covered in this Training:
· What is the H-1B Visa Program?
· DHS’s H-1B Visa Modernization Final Rule
· Trump Administration Executive Orders That Impact the H-1B Visa Program
· H-1B Eligibility
· H-1B Licensing
· H-1B Electronic Registration Process
· Petition Filing Process
· The Revised Form I-129
· Labor Condition Applications
· Legal Protections for H-1B Workers
· Period of Stay
· H-1B Cap
· Changing Employers
· Family of H1-B Non-immigrants
· The Future of the H-1B Visa Program
Why Attend this Training:
The H-1B final rule modernizes the H-1B program by streamlining the approval process, increasing its flexibility to better allow employers to retain talented workers, and improving the integrity and oversight of the program.
By attending this training, you will get the –
· Understanding the H-1B Visa process as an Employer
· Understanding the H-1B Visa Modernization Rule
· Understanding the changing climate of the H-1B Visa program |
· Understanding the impact of the Trump Administration on the H-1B Visa Program
Suggested Attendees:
· Employers
· HR Professionals
· Immigration Attorneys
· Legal Consultants
· Recruiters and Staffing Agencies
· Supervisors
Jacquiline M. Wagner, Esq.
For more than twenty-five years, Jacquiline Wagner, Esq., the proud President of Wagner HR, has been representing, advising and training business owners, employers, supervisors and Human Resources professionals in all aspects of Employment Law. Stemming from her seasoned experience, Jacquiline has designed an effective five-point system tailored to cultivate the emotional intelligence of leadership, maximize the full potential of employees and effectively reduce the risk of Employment litigation.
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