Navigating Uncertainty - Canada/US Immigration: The Latest Insights
May 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EDT

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On May 21, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET, HRPA will host a live webinar titled "Navigating Uncertainty – Canada/US Immigration: The Latest Insights." This session will focus on the current landscape of cross-border talent mobility in the context of evolving immigration policies and economic challenges. The event is eligible for 1 CPD hour and is presented in partnership with Fragomen.
The webinar will provide strategic and compliance-related insights into managing U.S. and Canadian immigration issues in HR and workforce planning. Key topics include the implications of current immigration trends, best practices for navigating cross-border travel, and communication techniques for supporting mobile employees.
Rick Lamanna, Partner at Fragomen in Toronto, will speak on legal obligations and corporate compliance in the current Canadian immigration landscape, offering expert guidance rooted in his experience with temporary and permanent residence matters.
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