Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — December 2024
As the Trump administration prepares to make sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system, Upwardly Global remains committed to supporting employers in navigating these shifts while providing the latest tools and information to help advance the important work of sourcing, hiring, and retaining work-authorized immigrant and refugee talent — together.
On December 5, 2024, Upwardly Global convened its Employer Working Group — comprising over 100 national corporations — to address potential changes posed by the incoming administration. The session focused on preparing employers for anticipated changes mainly affecting refugees and asylum seekers, humanitarian parolees, and those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Upwardly Global welcomed partners at Fragomen, the premier global law firm providing business immigration services, to lead this timely session. The firm provided valuable insights and strategic support for employers navigating this complex immigration landscape. Special thanks to Daniel Pierce, Partner in Fragomen’s Government Strategies and Compliance Group, and Jill Zabel, Fragomen’s Lead Immigration Specialist.
Resources for employers
- Prepare: Check out “Preparing for Immigration and Compliance Impacts in the New Administration,” prepared by Fragomen for Upwardly Global’s employer network (below).
- Learn: Access Upwardly Global’s “Legal Pathways and Work Authorization” online learning course, created in partnership with Fragomen. This training helps recruiters and hiring managers understand the various visa categories and work-authorization statuses for immigrant and refugee professionals. Contact us to learn how this course can support your teams.
- Get Support: Recognizing the complexity of current immigration landscapes, Upwardly Global stands ready to connect employers with partners at Fragomen to gain expert immigration guidance.
What’s next
Join us on January 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET for a special presentation by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, where employers can learn essential best practices and “do’s and dont’s” of the hiring process with immigrant and refugee candidates.
Avoiding Unlawful Discrimination Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Anti-discrimination Provision
Jenny Deines, IER Special Policy Counsel
Julia Heming Segal, IER Special Litigation Counsel
If you have any questions, please contact Bijan Yaminafshar at bijany@upwardlyglobal.org.
Upwardly Global’s Employer Working Group
Made up of over 100 corporations, Upwardly Global’s Employer Working Group aims to engage corporate America to better understand the roadblocks in hiring work-authorized international talent and to co-create solutions. Upwardly Global’s unique position working with many employers over the last 25 years gives special insight into trends, pain points, and best practices. This invite-only working group is a platform to engage with peers, share best practices and challenges, and co-create solutions to better integrate immigrant and refugee talent into our workforce. Email us to learn more.
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