Immigration Q&A with Kelly & Kelli

Join DBA and two leading immigration attorneys for a candid discussion of immigration and labor issues. Hear the answers to commonly asked questions about I-9s, proper record keeping, employee visas, and President Trump’s executive order.

Presenters:

Attorney Kelly Fortier, Michael Best, Milwaukee, WI

Kelly helps employers of all sizes meet their staffing needs by handling the immigration issues they face in hiring foreign nationals. She is a partner in Michael Best’s Labor and Employment Relations practice group and Co-chair of the Immigration and International Migration team. Kelly is highly valued by her clients for making the process of hiring foreign nationals easier and more predictable. She also provides her clients with guidance on immigration law compliance, including Form I-9, E-Verify, and Social Security Number issues. In the general area of employment law, Kelly has experience handling employment discrimination complaints, including state and federal claims as well as employee non-compete agreements and employee privacy issues. She frequently speaks on Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance issues. Kelly provides low-cost training sessions with flat-fee options, Form I-9 audit services, and day-to-day counseling on these compliance matters. She has been named one of The Best Lawyers in America for Immigration Law since 2015. Kelly is also the former chair of the Wisconsin Chapter of American Immigration Lawyer’s Association.

Kelli Stout, Husch Blackwell, Kansas City, MO

Kelli focuses her practice on business immigration law, representing a wide range of employers in obtaining and maintaining employment authorization for foreign national employees on a temporary and permanent basis. She represents employers across various industries. She regularly works with employers to develop long-term immigration planning for foreign national employees, including counseling clients through the H-1B and labor certification application processes, and assisting employers in developing policies for employer-sponsored work authorization.  Kelli advises employers on workplace compliance matters, including proper completion and maintenance of Form I-9 and E-Verify participation. She has experience assisting with internal I-9 audits and responding to governmental audits. She represents clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration Customs and Enforcement, and other federal agencies. Kelli also assists foreign national investors and entrepreneurs in their long-term immigration planning. She advises investors on investor immigration options, including the E-2 treaty investor visa and EB-5 immigrant investor program.