Foreign nationals employed on U.S. soil under a visa or work authorization

• H-1B visa sponsorship
• J-1 exchange visitor visa
• STEM OPT work authorization
• Talent living and working abroad, paid by a U.S.-based organization
• Global PEO / Employer of Record (e.g. Deel)
• 1099 independent contractor arrangement

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY:

• A working understanding of H-1B, J-1, and STEM OPT visa classifications — including eligibility, timelines, and employer responsibilities
• Clarity on how global PEO and Employer of Record solutions work, what they cost, and when they’re the right fit
• Insight into the compliance and misclassification risks of international 1099 contractor arrangements
• A practical decision framework for comparing all five options across cost, speed, control, and compliance
• Confidence in knowing when to engage immigration counsel or a global payroll specialist

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: 

• Small business owners exploring how to hire or pay non-U.S. talent compliantly
• HR generalists and HR business partners supporting organizations with international staff
• Talent acquisition leaders navigating global or visa-based hiring for the first time

Meet Your Speakers:

Tiffany Patel, HR Consultant

Tiffany is a seasoned HR leader and strategic partner with over 15 years of experience building and scaling people operations across startups, SMBs, tech firms, and marketing agencies. Known for her practical, people-first approach, Tiffany thrives at the intersection of systems, culture, and compliance helping founders and teams navigate rapid change while staying grounded in values and results. Her background spans a wide range of industries and environments, with hands-on experience managing global HR operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the U.K.

Nicole Roberts, HR Consultant

Nicole has over 20 years of experience supporting organizations through growth, change, and operational complexity. She has spent her career in HR, progressing from individual contributor roles into senior leadership positions, giving her a practical, well-rounded perspective on both HR execution and leadership advisory work. Nicole has extensive experience working with multi-state organizations across a range of industries, including healthcare, technology-enabled services, and private equity–backed environments. Her background includes payroll and HCM system migrations, benefits administration and audits, multi-jurisdiction handbook development, applicant tracking system (ATS) implementation, and hands-on support across core HR functions, including recruiting and onboarding.

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