Immigration Compliance and COVID-19 in Today’s Workplace
Learning Objectives:
- Identify workplace changes, such as remote work, that can create conflict with immigration requirements
- Review immigration scenarios, including non-immigrant, green card and I-9 situations, that can result in non-compliance under immigration rules
- Review government guidance issued during the pandemic, and identify those areas the government has not clarified
- Provide immigration strategies for organizations to navigate the tension between workplace changes and COVID-19 measures.
Cynthia J. Lange
Cynthia works with numerous multinational organizations to establish and manage worldwide immigration compliance programs. Cynthia founded and led the firm’s I-9 Service Center and is experienced in representing organizations preparing for government investigations and audits. She began her career at the U.S. Department of Justice as an INS trial attorney in the Attorney General Honors Program in 1985. In her 35 years at the firm, Cynthia has served on Fragomen's Worldwide Executive Committee and as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Northern California practice.
As a longtime Adjunct Professor at Southwestern University School of Law, Cynthia taught for over 18 years. She also frequently lectures on corporate immigration, and as a thought leader in the industry. She has chaired the Practicing Law Institute’s (PLI) Annual Immigration Symposium for more than a decade. Cynthia has received numerous awards and recognitions including Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Who’s Who Legal, Super Lawyers, and is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Kristi Nevarez
Kristi is a Partner at the firm's Silicon Valley office, where she serves as corporate immigration counsel to emerging and mid-size clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, consumer products, civil engineering, and legal service providers. Kristi has experience in all areas of corporate business immigration, including nonimmigrant visas, labor certifications, and adjustments of status. Kristi first joined Fragomen in 1999. She served as the Congressional Assistant and Immigration Policy Advisor to Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren from 2010 to 2012 before rejoining the firm.
Kristi earned her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from Santa Clara University. She speaks English and Spanish.