Sophie Alcorn Podcast

Mar 04 2025 40 mins

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Immigration law expert Jonathan Grode joins us to unravel the complexities of employment-based immigration in the U.S. We discuss the challenges businesses face with I-9 forms and the critical importance of audits and training to mitigate risks. With a focus on the economic and logistical consequences of increased enforcement under the Trump administration, we highlight the significant contributions of undocumented workers to the U.S. economy and the potential disruptions mass deportations could cause.

Jonathan Grode serves as the U.S. Practice Director and Managing Partner for Green and Spiegel. Jonathan has worked continuously in the U.S. business immigration law field since 1999 and has amassed considerable experience obtaining nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for new company start-ups, professional workers, artists and entertainers, athletes, physicians, and scientific researchers. In addition, Jonathan has significant experience dealing with Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security enforcement actions as well as immigration-related aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Challenges and complexities of employment-based immigration in the U.S.
Importance of I-9 compliance and risk mitigation for businesses
Economic impact of undocumented workers and potential disruptions from mass deportations
Hopeful possibilities for immigration reform amid political changes
Need for more accessible work visas, especially for low-skilled labor
Role of immigration in meeting technical skills demand in manufacturing

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