This CLE program provides a clear, practical overview of the immigration challenges that arise during corporate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and internal restructurings. When U.S. employers undergo these transactions, they must ensure the continuity of work authorization for foreign national employees, preserve the validity of existing immigration petitions, and assess whether “successor in interest” obligations apply under federal law.

Participants will learn the key regulatory frameworks governing these issues and gain actionable strategies for advising transactional teams. The program highlights best practices for early-stage due diligence, document review, risk assessment, and post-closing compliance planning. Designed for corporate attorneys, in-house counsel, HR professionals, and immigration practitioners, the session demonstrates how immigration considerations can influence— and in some cases delay— a deal. Real-world scenarios, checklists, and model due-diligence language round out this practical, transaction-focused training.