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Understanding Immigration in the Workplace with Shiva Karimi
Charla interviews Shiva Karimi, an immigration attorney and law firm partner at McLean Middleton.
Shiva develops creative strategies for navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. She advises businesses on hiring key personnel, structuring global entities to facilitate talent mobility, and addressing immigration compliance issues. She creates immigration solutions for immigrant investors and entrepreneurs, as well as other specialized foreign nationals such as athletes and entertainers, religious workers, and expats. She represents clients across a range of industries including staffing, technology, healthcare, independent schools, and start-ups. She has developed immigration solutions for immigrant investors and entrepreneurs, doctors and healthcare workers, athletes and entertainers, religious workers, and other specialized foreign nationals. She advises businesses on hiring key personnel and structuring global entities to facilitate talent mobility. Shiva currently serves as Secretary of the Boston Bar Association.
The discussion with Charla covers current hot-button immigration issues including enforcement, border security, and ICE raids. Shiva provides an in-depth overview of the U.S. immigration system, breaking it down into categories of non-immigrants, immigrants, and citizens, as well as other statuses like temporary protected status and asylum seekers. The conversation also touches on the challenges businesses face with ICE audits, I-9 compliance, and difficulties in hiring both skilled and unskilled foreign workers. Throughout, Shiva emphasizes the importance of understanding one's immigration status and the legal procedures employers must follow to ensure compliance and support their employees.
More on Shiva at https://www.mclane.com/people/shiva-karimi/
Topics
00:44 Meet Today's Guest: Shiva Karimi
02:28 Understanding Immigration: An Overview
03:49 Non-Immigrant Visas Explained
05:32 Immigrant Visas and Green Cards
06:54 Citizenship and Other Statuses
08:33 Challenges and Legal Assistance in Immigration
09:28 Employer Concerns and ICE Encounters
17:06 Concerns About Employee Travel
17:46 Travel Documentation and Social Media Hygiene
18:55 Phone Privacy and Border Inspections
20:17 Non-Immigrant Intent and Entry Risks
21:35 Student Visa Revocations and Enhanced Vetting
25:13 I-9 Audits: What Employers Need to Know
27:32 Handling I-9 Audits and Compliance
32:11 Final Thoughts on Employer Responsibilities
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By pod617 - The Boston Podcast NetworkCharla interviews Shiva Karimi, an immigration attorney and law firm partner at McLean Middleton.
Shiva develops creative strategies for navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. She advises businesses on hiring key personnel, structuring global entities to facilitate talent mobility, and addressing immigration compliance issues. She creates immigration solutions for immigrant investors and entrepreneurs, as well as other specialized foreign nationals such as athletes and entertainers, religious workers, and expats. She represents clients across a range of industries including staffing, technology, healthcare, independent schools, and start-ups. She has developed immigration solutions for immigrant investors and entrepreneurs, doctors and healthcare workers, athletes and entertainers, religious workers, and other specialized foreign nationals. She advises businesses on hiring key personnel and structuring global entities to facilitate talent mobility. Shiva currently serves as Secretary of the Boston Bar Association.
The discussion with Charla covers current hot-button immigration issues including enforcement, border security, and ICE raids. Shiva provides an in-depth overview of the U.S. immigration system, breaking it down into categories of non-immigrants, immigrants, and citizens, as well as other statuses like temporary protected status and asylum seekers. The conversation also touches on the challenges businesses face with ICE audits, I-9 compliance, and difficulties in hiring both skilled and unskilled foreign workers. Throughout, Shiva emphasizes the importance of understanding one's immigration status and the legal procedures employers must follow to ensure compliance and support their employees.
More on Shiva at https://www.mclane.com/people/shiva-karimi/
Topics
00:44 Meet Today's Guest: Shiva Karimi
02:28 Understanding Immigration: An Overview
03:49 Non-Immigrant Visas Explained
05:32 Immigrant Visas and Green Cards
06:54 Citizenship and Other Statuses
08:33 Challenges and Legal Assistance in Immigration
09:28 Employer Concerns and ICE Encounters
17:06 Concerns About Employee Travel
17:46 Travel Documentation and Social Media Hygiene
18:55 Phone Privacy and Border Inspections
20:17 Non-Immigrant Intent and Entry Risks
21:35 Student Visa Revocations and Enhanced Vetting
25:13 I-9 Audits: What Employers Need to Know
27:32 Handling I-9 Audits and Compliance
32:11 Final Thoughts on Employer Responsibilities