Immigration Trends and Tips for HR Professionals in California

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Immigration Trends and Tips for HR Professionals in California

presented by Ali Brodie, Fox Rothschild

With nearly 11 million immigrants, California ranks as the state with the largest immigrant population in the U.S. Employers in the Golden State need to ensure compliance with federal immigration law while understanding key differences in state law that make California unique. Join Fox Rothschild Partner, Ali Brodie for this practical overview of the latest information on immigration compliance and considerations in California.

Learning Objectives include:

1. Current California immigration trends and an overview of immigration related regulatory agencies
2. Form I-9 Compliance and Worksite Enforcement – tips and what CA employers need to know:

o Form I-9 considerations for CA employers
o Limitations on notaries for remote work I-9 verification
o How E-Verify works in CA
o California employers’ responsibility in a Worksite Enforcement Action

3. Non-immigrant visas and how to use them for professional employees

Credits HRCI - California:1.0, SHRM - PDC:1.0

Tag(s) California Employment Law

Description

Ali Brodie
Fox Rothschild

Ali is co-chair of both the Immigration practice and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Services practice. She represents companies and individuals in business immigration, employer compliance and EB-5 matters. She advises startups and established companies in connection with visa sponsorship of foreign nationals and permanent residency as well as counsels investors and entrepreneurs on securing visas or permanent residency. She also helps companies assess immigration compliance (Form I-9, E-Verify) and train relevant personnel on federal and state employer verification laws with particular focus in the hotel, restaurant, construction and gaming industries.

Ali routinely handles L-1, H-1B, H-2B, B-1, B-2, R, TN, I-1, E-2, E-3, EB-1C, PERM/EB-2, EB-5 and EB-1A visa status and permanent residency. She also handles I-526 petitions.

Additionally, she regularly educates developers, franchises and investors throughout the United States and in China on EB-5 regional center opportunities.

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