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10:00 Introduction

Cynthia J. Lange

10:15 Comprehensive Immigration Reform

* What businesses need to know
* The good and the bad of the reform package
* The ten most significant reform measures

Speakers: Leon Fresco (invited), Ur Mendoza Jaddou (invited), Patrick Shen

12:15 Break

12:30 Updates from USCIS HQ and Service Centers

* Trends in CIS adjudication
* H-1B cap analysis and Prospective changes for FY2011 H-1B Cap Selection
* Regulatory and Policy Developments

Speakers: Roxana Bacon (invited), Cynthia J. Lange, Sharon Mehlman, Donald Neufeld (invited)

1:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lunch

2:30 Immigration Enforcement

* ICE implementation of Janet Napolitano's April 30th directive
* Preparing for raids and audits
* Update on the IMAGE program
* Criminal enforcement of immigration rules

Speakers: Charles H. Kuck, Charles M. Miller

4:00 PERM applications

* Examination of recent DOL PERM denials
* How to avoid denials
* Timing on PERM processing, appeals and motions to reopen

Speaker: Ester Greenfield

5:15 Break

5:30 Ethical Immigration Strategies in the New Legal Environment

* What strategies will remain unaffected, and which will need substantial revision?
* New ethics rules for immigration attorneys
* Competency requirements
* Assisting clients with their pro se filings

Speakers: Hal Lieberman, Cyrus D. Mehta

6:30 Adjourn