Sessions

Seminar
Seminar: U.S. Immigration Essentials for HR*
The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino
Saturday 06/27/2015 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Add to calendar
Sunday 06/28/2015 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM Add to calendar
Monday 06/29/2015 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM Add to calendar
14.50 This has been submitted and is pending approval from HRCI | Competencies: HR Expertise, Consultation, Business Acumen | Intended Audience: Early Career

 *This program requires preregistration. Additional fee apply.

Program Overview

Gain a high-level understanding of concepts and principles used when recruiting and retaining global high-skilled talent. Identify opportunities and limitations of the U.S. immigration system as related to employment. Learn how to maintain compliance with relevant U.S. immigration laws and regulations. Through a final practicum, demonstrate the essential skills required to identify and define key considerations when hiring or retaining a foreign national.

 

  

This seminar is presented in partnership with the Council for Global Immigration.

 

Program Objectives

This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to:

  • Identify your business strategy, workforce plan, and talent acquisition needs in order to lay the groundwork for the decision to recruit foreign nationals.
  • Describe basic immigration terms and concepts and how they apply to the hiring process for U.S. residents and foreign nationals.
  • Identify when to use immigrant and non-immigrant visas to manage the visa process and comply with federal laws and regulations associated with temporary and regular employment of foreign professionals.
  • Define the I-9 employment verification process and incorporate best practices.
  • Comply with federal auditing guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Identify and define key considerations when hiring a foreign national by participating in various scenarios via practical labs.