The immigration landscape in higher education is changing rapidly. We’re seeing travel bans, immigrant visa suspensions, visa revocations, suspensions of applications for individuals from certain countries, a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and visits from ICE. While the situation is challenging, there are viable options to help navigate the current environment. This webinar will discuss current immigration issues facing universities and share practical, viable alternatives that have recently helped higher education institutions hire and retain international talent.
Topics
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F-1 OPT to H-1B to Permanent Resident: Is the usual progression for tenure track faculty still viable in the current immigration environment? |
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$100,000 H-1B Fee: Almost all universities are unable or unwilling to pay for it, so how can it be avoided? |
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H-1B Suspension: Will international faculty still be “Choosin’ Texas”? Are there other options for Texas universities and what might happen in other states? |
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Green Card Options: Labor Certification; National Interest Waiver; Schedule A, Group II; Outstanding Professor or Researcher; Extraordinary Ability—what options are still viable? |
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Travel Issues: Should international faculty and staff travel in the current environment? |
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ICE Visits and USCIS Interviews: How are they affecting faculty and staff at universities and what can or should be done? |
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Future Outlook: How proactive steps can help protect your institution during the current immigration environment and how to try and plan for the unexpected. |
Presenter
Thomas J. Arkell, Partner
Who Should Attend
University presidents, provosts, and deans; HR and faculty affairs leaders; international student and scholar services staff; general counsel and campus legal teams; immigration, compliance, and risk management professionals.
Continuing Education Credit
This program is pending approval for Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin continuing legal education credit.
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Questions?
Contact Cilla Montgomery at 512.370.3457.