New Guidance on Immigration of AI and STEM Workers: Attracting Talent, Enhanced Opportunities, Streamlined Processes
Recording of a 90-minute CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will review Executive Order (EO) 14110, which seeks to position the U.S. as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The panel will discuss the implications for the immigration of highly skilled workers in AI and STEM, measures taken by the government to date to implement the EO, anticipated future measures, and key considerations for immigration attorneys.
Outline
- Overview of EO 14110
- Key proposals relating to immigration of highly skilled AI and STEM talent and status of implementing measures
- AI talent attraction
- Expansion of J-1 exchange visitor skills list
- Modernization of H-1B visa rules
- Notice of proposed rulemaking
- Final rule on portions of NPRM
- Updating the policy manual
- Updating Schedule A
- Anticipated significant positive impacts on foreign nationals in AI and STEM
- EB-1 Extraordinary Ability or Outstanding Researcher
- EB-2 National Interest Waivers
- Benefits of EB-1 and EB-2
- O-1 Nonimmigrant Visa
- Critical and emerging technology fields list
- Takeaways for counsel
Benefits
The panel will review these and other issues:
- What guidance does the EO provide regarding the immigration of highly skilled AI and STEM workers?
- What are the key proposals for streamlining the immigration of workers in these fields?
- What should businesses who rely on foreign talent do now to prepare for the anticipated new rules and policy updates?
Faculty
Kimberly M. Bennett
Associate
Jackson Lewis
Ms. Bennett is an associate in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She works to provide... | Read More
Ms. Bennett is an associate in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She works to provide high-level immigration services for companies seeking increased global mobility for their employees, including assistance with nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions. Ms. Bennett also advises on employer compliance and assists employers with drafting and implementing formal immigration policies.
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Jessica K. Lang
Principal
Jackson Lewis
Ms. Lang is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on business... | Read More
Ms. Lang is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on business immigration matters. Ms. Lang counsels corporate clients ranging from emerging companies to market-movers seeking to hire high-skilled foreign talent in the U.S. and enhance international mobility for their workforce. With particular focus in the Life Sciences, Technology, Healthcare and Higher Ed industries, she advises clients on a full range of business immigration matters to help clients navigate the complex immigration system and create pathways for their future in the U.S. Ms. Lang has filed numerous nonimmigrant visa petitions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Programs, including H-1B, L-1, E-3, O-1, P-1, and TN, as well as immigrant petitions, including EB-1 petitions for Multinational Executives, Outstanding Researchers and Professors, and Individuals of Extraordinary Ability, as well Employment-Based Second and Third preference categories based on PERM labor certifications with the Department of Labor. She provides strategic counsel on immigration implications in corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, to ensure clients are well-informed and prepared for any immigration-related challenges that may arise during such processes. Ms. Lang also advises on outbound international transfers and remote work arrangements, as well as workplace compliance including Form I-9, E-Verify and site visits.
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