Business Immigration and the New Trump Administration: Legislative and Regulatory Changes, Work Visas, and More

In 2024, Donald Trump was elected to a second term as U.S. president while Republicans retained control of the House of Representatives and gained control of the Senate. This outcome is expected to significantly influence immigration law and policy.

This webinar will guide immigration attorneys through the anticipated changes under the new administration. The panel will address the expected policy shifts, regulatory updates, agency staffing changes, and enforcement priorities that will impact employers and their foreign national employees.

Listen as our panel of experts provides insights into how these changes may impact immigration clients, including corporations, startups, and skilled workers. The panel will also discuss strategies to effectively advocate for clients in the evolving legal landscape.

1. Introduction
2. Key policy changes under the new administration
3. Impacts on business immigration
   1. H-1B visa program
   2. L-1 visa program
   3. EB-5 immigrant investor program
   4. Other work visas
4. Legislative, regulatory, and agency changes and impacts
5. Practical strategies for counsel
   1. Advising clients amidst a changing legal landscape
   2. Preparing for increased enforcement and audits
   3. Best practices for case management

The panel will cover these and other critical issues:

• The key immigration policies proposed by the Trump administration and their potential impact on business immigration
• The potential changes in visa categories and implications for employers and employees
• Legal and practical challenges in advising corporate clients on immigration matters