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    Immigration Shifts 2019: Prep & Resources for Startups

    Ting Ni, Hendrik Pretorius

    This analysis addresses the critical recruitment and compliance challenges facing Silicon Valley employers, where foreign-born talent comprises nearly 70% of the technical workforce yet faces onboarding delays six times longer than domestic hires. The event details specific strategies for navigating high-rate Requests for Evidence in H-1B filings, leveraging alternative visa pathways like O-1 and L-1, and maintaining operations during government shutdowns. It further outlines actionable recommendations for drafting robust internal immigration policies and preparing for upcoming regulatory shifts regarding wage levels and STEM OPT extensions.