The Immigration Affinity Group is dedicated to disseminating information on employment immigration topics including: specific requirements for hiring foreign physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; compliance with all employment eligibility verification obligations pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act (Form I-9 requirements; mandatory and voluntary use of E-verify; government audits); Mergers & Acquisition due diligence (proper transfer of all visas; potential liability from acquiring employees who are not work-authorized); issues that arise when treating immigrant patients including eligibility for public benefits and the obligations of hospitals to treat illegally present patients, and immigration strategies for healthcare organizations wishing to pursue “medical tourists”; and updates and discussion of comprehensive immigration reform proposals and legislation.
Co-Chairs:
Gregory H. Siskind
Siskind Susser PC
Memphis, TN
(901) 682-6455
Monica Santa Maria
Godfrey & Kahn SC
Madison, WI
(608) 284-2624
Enrollment
You must be a member of the Labor and Employment Practice Group to enroll in this Affinity Group. Once you enroll in the Affinity Group, you will remain a member as long as you are a member of the sponsoring Practice Group. To enroll now, please email Practice Groups staff indicating that you would like to join.
If you are not a member of the Practice Group and would like to join, please contact the Member Satisfaction Center at (202) 833-1100, prompt #2, or submit the Practice Group membership form.