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Immigration Solutions for Workforce Shortages: Work Permits and Employer Sponsorship 

Date: Thursday, August 29  

Time: 9-10:30 AM CST  

9 AM Networking and Registration

9:30 AM Forum 

10-10:30 AM Q&A and discussion

Location: Dallas College Coppell Center (101 S. Royal Lane, Coppell, TX 75019). Zoom option available.

Co-sponsored by: Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, North Texas Commission, Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Coalition, Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce, American Business Immigration Coalition

Join leading Texas business organizations and legal experts for a forum to orient employers and business leaders on theimpact of President Biden's recent actions to address workforce shortages. These actions include the expansion of work permits for the undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and streamlined access employment-based visas for eligible college and university graduates, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers. Texas has over 678,000 unfilled jobs; thanks to recent federal actions, more than 111,000 Texas residents may qualify for work authorization to help fill open positions. Register HERE for in-person attendance or virtual participation.

 

Speakers: 

• U.S. Representative Marc Veasey
• Rick Ortiz, CEO, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
• Paige Taylor, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP

 

Topics that will be covered during the discussion will include: 

- Expert Insights: Gain insights from business and legal experts on how to prepare and benefit from these executive actions for your organization

- Addressing Workforce Shortages: Discover how these new policies will help mitigate the current workforce shortage crisis.

- Boosting Economic Growth: Learn how granting work permits and legal status to Dreamers and spouses of U.S. citizens will generate billions in new taxes annually and boost the GDP by over $7 trillion in the next decade.

- Supporting Business Expansion: Understand the benefits these policies bring to American businesses

Posted by Ashley Deazevedo on August 22, 2024