Corporate Immigration Sponsorships: Know the Expectations, Risks, and Best Practices

The Immigration and Nationality Act requires employers to navigate a complex set of rules involving multiple government agencies when seeking to employ a foreign national workforce. This program provides an overview of common employment-based visa sponsorship options from a corporate immigration program management perspective. The presentation outlines key expectations, risks, and timelines across the entire employee lifecycle in relation to visa sponsorship.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify the statutory framework for employment-based visa sponsorship
2. Recognize the roles of government agencies and internal stakeholders involved in the visa sponsorship process
3. Evaluate compliance risk associated with employing a foreign national workforce
4. Review best practices in managing a foreign national workforce