TKG Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Redefining the H-1B Category: Proposed Legislation and USCISEvent Synopsis: The Protect and Grow American Jobs Act (H.R. 170), which will potentially create several substantive changes to existing rules for H-1B dependent employers, was approved by the House Judiciary Subcommittee last November 2017. The bill will revise the definition of a dependent H-1B employer and increase the legal compliance obligations of companies with one-fifth or more workforce holding H-1B visas. This LIVE Webcast will provide the audience an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in the Protect and Grow American Jobs Act. A panel of key thought leaders brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide practical tips and strategies to help companies maximize opportunities while minimizing risks. Key topics include: • The Protect and Grow American Jobs Act - An Overview • Obligations, Exemptions and Restrictions • Definition of an H-1B Dependent Employee • Enforcement Priorities and Public Disclosure • Trends and Updates Speakers/Faculty Panel Jennifer Behm, Esq. Partner Berardi Immigration Law Tracy Schauff Senior Attorney Fakhoury Law Group Lisa Sotelo Attorney Elise Healy + Associates PLLC For an updated list of the faculty panel, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/ About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org End
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