On February 6, attorneys from Tonkon Torp’s Immigration Practice Group held a briefing for employers to help them prepare for the upcoming H-1B Cap season. Attorneys Melina LaMorticella , Turid Owren, Alan Perkins, and Melany Savitt led a program that touched on all aspects of the highly competitive visa for workers in specialty occupations.
The briefing presented an overview of the H-1B lottery, including the new electronic registration process which runs from March 1 – 20, 2020. The attorneys reviewed key points of the program from both the candidate and employer perspective, as well as filing requirements and fees, how to identify H-1B Cap candidates, and lottery registration options. They also provided helpful information for navigating tricky scenarios, post-filing issues that could arise, and H-1B alternatives. The briefing concluded with a look at how the Trump administration has impacted the H-1B program, worksite enforcement, and international travel over the last three years.
Tonkon Torp’s Business Immigration Practice Group counsels businesses on the full suite of immigration options and compliance matters relating to employment of foreign national employees.
