Building and Managing an Effective Immigration Program for HR and People Ops
A practical guide for HR and People Ops leaders on building, managing, and scaling an effective immigration program while supporting immigrant talent and maintaining compliance.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 12 PM PT | 3 PM ET
Overview
Immigration programs have become increasingly complex, placing new demands on HR and People Ops teams. Whether you're managing a handful of sponsored employees or supporting a growing immigrant workforce, understanding your role, responsibilities, and risks is critical. Join Aizada Marat (CEO, Alma) and Jihan Merlin (Head of Immigration Strategy, Alma) for a practical discussion on how leading companies build and manage effective immigration programs that support business goals, employee experience, and compliance.
What You'll Learn
- Immigration fundamentals for HR and People Ops
- Common employment-based visa pathways
- What HR and People Ops teams own in the immigration process
- The essential building blocks of an effective immigration program
- Key compliance risks and common mistakes to avoid
- Benchmarking insights and practical takeaways
- Q&A session
Who Should Attend
HR and People Ops leaders, founders and CEOs at growing companies, in-house legal and compliance teams, and anyone involved in hiring immigrant talent.














About Alma
Alma combines expert immigration attorneys with AI-powered technology to deliver immigration that's 2x faster, 2x more affordable, and radically more transparent. With a 98% approval rate across 450+ cases and 2-week document turnaround, hundreds of businesses trust Alma to streamline immigration with speed, excellence, and care.

