New Challenges for HR in 2026 - Phoenix

Seasons 52 (Biltmore)
2502 E. Camelback Rd., #140
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Join us on Thursday, March 19 for the New Challenges for HR in 2026 seminar. In partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel, this program provides timely insights into the rapidly evolving immigration enforcement landscape and the significant developments affecting employers in the year ahead.

Learn how increased federal enforcement efforts, shifting H-1B policies, and heightened workplace inspections are reshaping employer compliance obligations—and what practical steps your organization can take to prepare.

We appreciate the opportunity to connect and hope you can join us for this informative program.

Topics Will Include

• The New Era of Enforcement is Here. With a federal budget exceeding $170 billion dedicated to immigration enforcement and 10,000 new auditors being hired, workplace inspections have skyrocketed.
• Project Firewall: The Multi-Agency Crackdown. Discover how DOL's aggressive new initiative is coordinating with DOJ, EEOC, USCIS, and DHS to target H-1B wage violations, with consequences ranging from civil penalties to criminal prosecution.
• H-1B Lottery Revolution. Learn about the game-changing wage-based weighted selection system that could dramatically impact your hiring strategy.
• The $100,000 Question. Demystifying the H-1B Fee and understand which petitions are affected, which are exempt, and how to plan accordingly.
• EAD Renewals: Avoid the Gap. Automatic extensions have ended for many categories, and processing times now outpace filing windows—learn strategies to prevent work authorization interruptions.
• When ICE Comes Knocking. Gain practical, actionable guidance on building your rapid response team, understanding employee rights, and protecting your workforce during enforcement actions.

CLE and SHRM credit is pending in AZ.

Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Program: 12 - 1 p.m.

Please register online by March 18.