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About the Course
Introduction
This CLE webinar will provide counsel with an overview of the new executive orders issued by President Trump and their anticipated impacts on employment-based visas and immigration. The program will focus on the implications for employers across various industries and offer practical strategies for navigating these new regulations.
Description
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued a series of executive orders that imposed significant changes to the immigration system, affecting employers who rely on foreign talent. These orders include limiting birthright citizenship, reviewing trade agreements impacting TN visas, prioritizing American citizens in foreign policy, changing federal recognition of gender, enforcing immigration laws more strictly, rescinding Biden-era policies, and implementing extreme vetting and potential travel bans.
Employers must navigate these complex changes to ensure compliance and support their foreign employees. The new regulations pose challenges such as higher wage thresholds for H-1B visas, enhanced documentation for L-1 visas, and more rigorous background checks for EB-5 investor visas. Additionally, the increased scrutiny and delays in visa processing will impact various industries differently.
Listen as our expert panel guides counsel through the implications of these executive orders for employers. The panel will discuss best practices for adapting to the new regulations, supporting affected employees, and ensuring compliance with the latest immigration policies.
Credit Information
This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
Live Online
On Demand
Date + Time
event
Thursday, March 20, 2025
schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
Understanding the January 2025 executive orders
Summary of key provisions
Objectives and rationale behind the orders
Implications for birthright citizenship
Impact on employees with temporary visas
Strategies for supporting affected families
Trade agreement reviews and TN visas
Potential changes to TN visa eligibility
Effects on industries relying on treaty-based visas
Prioritizing American citizens in foreign policy
Increased scrutiny for employment-based visas
Navigating challenges similar to Buy American Hire American policies
Gender recognition changes
Impact on transgender and nonbinary noncitizens
Employer strategies for compliance and support
Enhanced immigration law enforcement
Effects on workers with existing work authorization
Mitigating risks of disruptions for employers
Rescission of Biden-era policies
Slower processing times and higher denial rates
Adapting to reinstated administrative barriers
Extreme vetting and travel bans
Increased scrutiny and delays for visa applicants
Supporting employees from affected regions
The panel will review these and other key issues:
What are the most significant legal challenges and hurdles facing employers due to the new executive orders?
What are the primary visa options affected, and what are the new eligibility requirements?
What compliance considerations and best practices should counsel keep in mind when adapting to the new regulations?
