L.J. D’Arrigo, who leads the Harris Beach Murtha Immigration Practice Group, will co-present, “When “Temp” Gets Turbulent: Navigating the Shifting H-2B Landscape,” on April 30, 2026 for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
The other panelists include:
- Loan Huynh, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
- Jeffrey A. Devore, Devore Law Group, P.A.
- Nataly Mualem, The Mualem Firm
A full description of the session is below:
Temporary workers fill critical seasonal and peak-load jobs in agriculture, hospitality, timber, landscaping, and many other industries. Recent legal reforms have reshaped H-2B programs: new employer responsibilities, extended worker protections, and vital immigration flexibilities. Panelists will provide an overview of the new H-2B landscape and practical guidance for practitioners.
Featured Topics:
- Proving H-2B eligibility: how to effectively demonstrate temporary need
- H-2B petition requirements: who qualifies and how to ensure program compliance
- Strategies for managing the biannual H-2B visa caps and increasing clients’ chances to secure allocations
- Broadened portability, extended grace periods, and stricter fee and employer compliance rules
- DHS regulatory developments, including H-2B max-out changes
CLE Credit:
- Eligible participants can receive up to 1.8 CLE credit hours.