Educational Program | Global Hiring: Complying with U.S. Visa Requirements**

*This program requires pre-registration. Additional fees apply.
**This program is associated with a SHRM Specialty Credential and will fulfill the Educational Program component. Visit SHRM U.S. Employment Immigration Specialty Credential for more information.

Registration includes the following four post-conference virtual sessions held from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET:

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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.

Program Objectives

This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
•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 a practical lab.