Employing International Workers, 2010 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Recent Immigration Trends, Navigating the Visa Process, and Meeting Compliance Requirements
Employing International Workers provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on counseling clients on the opportunities and challenges of hiring foreign employees. Featuring partners from law firms across the country, these experts guide the reader through the latest developments in the recruiting and hiring process, with an emphasis on worker trends, strategies for multinational firms, increased enforcement activity, and the impact of today's economic and political culture on immigration...
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Employing International Workers provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on counseling clients on the opportunities and challenges of hiring foreign employees. Featuring partners from law firms across the country, these experts guide the reader through the latest developments in the recruiting and hiring process, with an emphasis on worker trends, strategies for multinational firms, increased enforcement activity, and the impact of today's economic and political culture on immigration policies. They discuss the intricacies involved in handling complex immigration matters for corporate clients and offer proven recommendations for navigating the visa process and working with immigration authorities and international recruits. From filling out I-9 forms and filing H-1Bs to creating a compliance manual and understanding E-Verify, these top lawyers give tips on following a thorough compliance program and understanding immigration requirements once a foreign employee is hired. Additionally, these leaders reveal their tips for educating clients on immigration, avoiding penalties, and weighing the benefits and costs of hiring international workers. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this dynamic field.Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.Chapters Include:1. H. Richard Sindelar III, Partner, Jackson Walker LLP - "The Global World and Integrated Strategic Immigration Planning"2. Irina B. Plumlee, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP - "Understanding the Needs of a Business When Hiring International Employees"3. Carol A. Friend, Partner and Chair, Business Immigration Practice Group, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP - "Employing Professional Foreign National Workers in the U.S.: Recent Developments and Strategies for Compliance"4. Ilana J. Drummond, Managing Partner, Jackson & Hertogs LLP - "Hiring International Workers in Today's Economy: New Challenges and Strategies"5. Karen-Lee Pollak, Partner and Head, Immigration Practice Group, Goins, Underkofler, Crawford & Langdon LLP- "Key Issues an Employer Needs to Understand When Sponsoring an Employee for a Non-Immigrant Visa or Green Card"6. Peter J. Strelitz, Partner, and James E. Morrison, Of Counsel, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd. - "Immigration Compliance Requirements and Challenges"7. John Nahajzer, Managing Shareholder, Maggio & Kattar PC - "Immigration Law in a Complex Global Environment"8. Linda L. Shapiro, Partner and Chair, Business Immigration Practice, Thompson Coburn LLP - "Recent Trends in International Hiring"Appendices Include:Appendix A: Kazarian v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesAppendix B: Visa Case TemplatesAppendix C: Visa Treaties and NotesAppendix D: Immigration Compliance ChecklistAppendix E: Visa Option ChecklistAppendix F: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Fact SheetAppendix G: Form I-9 Best PracticesAppendix H: Questionnaire from the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, IndiaAppendix I: Visa Retrogression FAQAppendix J: Form I-9 FAQAppendix K: Labor Condition Applications FAQAppendix L: Program Electronic Review Management FAQAppendix M: Program Electronic Review Management Flow ChartAppendix N: Grassley LetterAppendix O: Public Access File Checklist for H-1B EmployersAppendix P: Form I-9 ChecklistAppendix Q: Memo Seeking Revocation of Neufeld MemorandumAppendix R: Program Electronic Review ManagementAppendix S: H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker Visa ProcessAppendix T: L-1B Individual Specialized Knowledge Visa ProcessAppendix U: Blanket L-1A Managerial or Executive Capacity Visa ProcessAppendix V: L-1A Individual Manager/Executive Visa Process
1. H. Richard Sindelar III, Partner, Jackson Walker LLP - "The Global World and Integrated Strategic Immigration Planning"2. Irina B. Plumlee, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP - "Understanding the Needs of a Business When Hiring International Employees"3. Carol A. Friend, Partner and Chair, Business Immigration Practice Group, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP - "Employing Professional Foreign National Workers in the U.S.: Recent Developments and Strategies for Compliance"4. Ilana J. Drummond, Managing Partner, Jackson & Hertogs LLP - "Hiring International Workers in Today's Economy: New Challenges and Strategies"5. Karen-Lee Pollak, Partner and Head, Immigration Practice Group, Goins, Underkofler, Crawford & Langdon LLP- "Key Issues an Employer Needs to Understand When Sponsoring an Employee for a Non-Immigrant Visa or Green Card"6. Peter J. Strelitz, Partner, and James E. Morrison, Of Counsel, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd. - "Immigration Compliance Requirements and Challenges"7. John Nahajzer, Managing Shareholder, Maggio & Kattar PC - "Immigration Law in a Complex Global Environment"8. Linda L. Shapiro, Partner and Chair, Business Immigration Practice, Thompson Coburn LLP - "Recent Trends in International Hiring"Appendices Include:Appendix A: Kazarian v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesAppendix B: Visa Case TemplatesAppendix C: Visa Treaties and NotesAppendix D: Immigration Compliance ChecklistAppendix E: Visa Option ChecklistAppendix F: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Fact SheetAppendix G: Form I-9 Best PracticesAppendix H: Questionnaire from the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, IndiaAppendix I: Visa Retrogression FAQAppendix J: Form I-9 FAQAppendix K: Labor Condition Applications FAQAppendix L: Program Electronic Review Management FAQAppendix M: Program Electronic Review Management Flow ChartAppendix N: Grassley LetterAppendix O: Public Access File Checklist for H-1B EmployersAppendix P: Form I-9 ChecklistAppendix Q: Memo Seeking Revocation of Neufeld MemorandumAppendix R: Program Electronic Review ManagementAppendix S: H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker Visa ProcessAppendix T: L-1B Individual Specialized Knowledge Visa ProcessAppendix U: Blanket L-1A Managerial or Executive Capacity Visa ProcessAppendix V: L-1A Individual Manager/Executive Visa Process
