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Immigration & Workplace Compliance

Join Alka Bahal, partner and co-chair of Fox Rothschild’s Immigration practice, and members of the firm’s Labor & Employment department, for an overview of immigration and workplace compliance, Form I-9 and government inspections. During this presentation, she will also discuss how companies should deal with the resurrected Social Security Administration’s No-Match Letters.
In March 2019, the Social Security Administration resumed issuance of Social Security No-Match Letters; it is now more important than ever for employers in all industries to ensure accurate records for wage-reporting and compliance with the Form I-9 verification requirements. Topics include:
• Handling the receipt of Social Security no-match letters
• Specifics about executing the I-9 under current rules
• Documenting employees without violating anti-discrimination laws
• Identifying and reviewing documents for authenticity
• Auditing and correcting I-9 forms
• Navigating pitfalls in the process
• Understanding the penalties for noncompliance, including simple clerical errors
• Best practices for developing a companywide compliance program
• Q&A

Presenter: Alka Bahal, Esq.
A recognized leader in immigration and nationality law, Alka counsels clients on legal and strategic issues arising from the international movement of key personnel, from the individual transfer of high-ranking executives to high-volume transfers of expert staff.
Alka is co-chair of the firm's Immigration Practice Group, focusing on corporate immigration. She has extensive knowledge and in-depth experience in obtaining non-immigrant and immigrant visas on behalf of clients, as well as counseling, training and developing compliance programs for employers. In addition, the practice supports the global movement of client personnel.
Over the years, Alka has developed an in-depth understanding of the ways in which immigration compliance and visa processing are affected by the delicate interplay among the law, current political machinations and the needs of businesses. She is particularly fluent in the bureaucratic process, political nuances and comprehensive understanding of the current, ever-changing immigration laws. This enables her to provide effective, mindful, and creative representation to her clients. She provides clients with a full range of immigration related legal services which are carefully crafted to reflect each client's goals and objectives.
A noted speaker and author on corporate immigration topics, Alka regularly hosts seminars on business immigration, immigration compliance and strategic planning and has authored numerous published articles in this area, as well as visa-related topics.
Alka is permitted to represent immigration clients in every jurisdiction of the United States and all Consulates worldwide.
Alka is a graduate of Marquette University and Boston University School of Law.

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