Navigating policy shifts: Building resilient immigration programs for rapid change
August 13, 2025 | 2:00–4:00 PM PT
A new presidential administration means a shift in policies — and this year, many of those policy changes have impacted corporate immigration. Enhanced vetting, travel concerns and site visits have all increased due to immigration policy changes. This roundtable discussion will focus on rising immigration trends and the proactive steps program managers can take to navigate the shifts and maintain a resilient program.
Discussion themes
- Enhanced vetting and greater scrutiny over visa applications leads to processing delays and increased wait times
- Challenges with revoked visas and point of entry questioning require more preparation and communication
- Preparation and protocol are key for site visits and audits
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Location
B.A.L – Conference Room
4557 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054
Program cost starting at:
Member: $30
Non-Member: $60
Program Speakers
Nassim Mahzoon
Nassim Mahzoon is a Partner in BAL’s Santa Clara office where she leverages her wide-ranging background in all aspects of business immigration law, regulation and policy to establish successful immigration programs for startups, midsize companies and large multinational corporations. Nassim has advised clients on temporary work visas, permanent residence and consular nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processing. She offers strategic counsel in developing strategies related to PERM labor certification as well as in I-9 program compliance and improvements.
Amy Lighter
Amy Lighter is a partner in the Santa Clara office of BAL. She focuses on U.S. immigration matters, consulting with high-volume corporate clients to craft long-term plans that ensure mobility of their executives, managers and specialized knowledge workers in a volatile regulatory environment. In addition to experience in complex individual immigration matters, including waivers and extraordinary ability cases for scientists and researchers, she advises clients in matters including permanent residence, compliance issues and corporate restructuring. She has a particular interest in leveraging technology to improve the delivery of quality of legal services, and has trained in Six Sigma and quality improvement principles.