Immigration and Federal Grants: What You Need to Know

October 28, 2026

Federal grant recipients increasingly find themselves at the intersection of immigration policy, workforce management, grant compliance, and federal enforcement priorities. Recent changes affecting noncitizen eligibility for federal benefits, public charge determinations, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), employment and student visas, DACA renewals, immigration-related reporting and data sharing, grant certification requirements, worksite enforcement, and proposed Uniform Guidance revisions have created significant operational and compliance challenges for grantees.  

This webinar, conducted by former U.S. Department of Justice immigration attorneys, will provide an update on key immigration-related developments and proposed regulatory changes affecting federal grant recipients.  The discussion will focus on operational and workforce impacts, grant compliance obligations, enforcement and litigation trends, risk management considerations, and practical steps organizations can take to prepare for anticipated changes in the months ahead.

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

 

Target Audience

  • C-Suite and Executive Office
  • Grant Managers, Specialists, and Administrators
  • Program Officers
  • Compliance and risk management staff
  • Board Members
  • In-house counsel 

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Recognize immigration-related risks that may arise through federal grant terms, certifications, assurances, and compliance obligations
  2. Evaluate emerging enforcement and litigation trends relevant to federally funded organizations
  3. Apply practical compliance strategies to help leadership, legal, Human Resources, staff, and program teams respond to evolving immigration-related requirements
  4. Anticipate key policy and regulatory developments that may require future planning or operational adjustments.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
09/23/2026
Course expires: 
11/29/2026
Event starts: 
10/28/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/28/2026 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$185.00

Jesi J. Carlson

Jesi Carlson serves as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Litigation & Government Investigations practice, focusing on advising federal grantees on complex litigation matters. A seasoned litigator with two decades of experience at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, Jesi guides clients through litigation, government investigations, and regulatory reviews. [Full Bio]

Madelyn J. Phinney

Madelyn Phinney supports clients in complex litigation, with a focus on federal administrative, regulatory and immigration matters. Before joining the Firm, Ms. Phinney served as a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, Office of Immigration Litigation, where she managed discovery in complex cases and advised on litigation strategy in matters of national scope. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Requirements for CPE Credit

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 3 of the polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: C-Suite and Executive Office, Grant Managers, Specialists, Administrators, Program Officers, Compliance and risk management staff, Board Members, and In-house counsel 
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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