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Adams and Reese business immigration attorney Mary Kate Fernandez will lead an online webinar on Jan. 15 for the AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the premier association for school system leaders and the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.

The webinar is titled, “Immigration Policy and Enforcement in 2025: What Superintendents Should Understand.” The webinar will kick off online on the AASA website on Jan. 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. central.

The Trump Administration has signaled interest in making significant updates to U.S. immigration policy and enforcement that will affect public schools. Fernandez will provide guidance on how to prepare students and staff in the coming months.

The webinar will cover:

  • A review of Plyler v. Doe and related federal restrictions on sharing student data;
  • Employment implications for DACA recipients;
  • The outlook for the J-1 and H-1B visa programs; and
  • Best practices for working with immigration agents and supporting students

At Adams and Reese, Fernandez focuses exclusively on business immigration, representing employers across a range of industries. With experience guiding clients through U.S. immigration regulations, she helps businesses sponsor and retain skilled talent from around the world. She also assists employers in addressing a wide range of employment issues related to immigration and international employment, ensuring they remain compliant with regulations.

Fernandez has established contacts and experience liaising with the Department of Labor (DOL), USCIS, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Department of State (DOS), and U.S. consulates worldwide. This network enables her to guide clients effectively through regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.

The Adams and Reese Business Immigration practice team assists employers in understanding the various immigration hire processes, and obtaining and complying with Non-Immigrant Work Visas, employment-based green cards, international intra-company transfers, adjustment of status, permanent residence, among other documentation.