Did Donald Trump's Modeling Agency Break Immigration Laws and Cheat a Jamaican Fashion Model? How is the H-1B Visa Program Being Used and at Times Abused? Newsmaker April 8

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A cornerstone of Donald Trump's presidential campaign is opposition to foreign labor entering the U.S. workplace. In addition to calling for a new wall along the border with Mexico, Trump has urged tougher rules for the H-1B visa program that is chiefly used to bring highly skilled engineers, scientists and other professionals into the country.  Meanwhile, Trump Talent Management, a modeling agency started by Donald Trump in 1999, is being sued by Jamaican fashion model Alexis Palmer for paying her $3,880.75 during a three-year period rather than a promised $75,000 per year. Trump's firm had sponsored Palmer, the recipient of an H-1B visa. 

The Palmer lawsuit and the H-1B issue will be explored at a National Press Club Newsmaker on Fri, April 8 at 10 a.m., in the club's Zenger Room. Speaking at the news conference:

Naresh M. Gehi Esq. – New York-based immigration/labor lawyer and attorney for Alexis Palmer. Mr. Gehi will discuss Ms. Palmer's claims, his experiences with foreign workers who have entered the country under H-1B visas, the benefits of the program and possible reform to further ensure worker's rights are protected.

Dr. Ron Hira – Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University and a national expert on immigration and employment policy.

Greg Junemann – President of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, representing scientists, engineers and technical workers across the United States.

In a March GOP debate held in Miami, Trump said that the H-1B program is "very, very bad for workers." He also has acknowledged using the program in his own businesses.  "I know the H-1B very well, it's something that I frankly use."  Trump also has employed foreign guest workers through the controversial H-2B program at his Florida estate and at other properties.

The National Press Club is located on the 13^th floor of the National Press Building, 529 14^th Street NW, Washington, D.C.  This event is open to credentialed media and NPC members, free of charge. No advanced registration is required.

CONTACT: Jamie Horwitz, NPC Newsmakers Chair, 202-549-4921, [email protected]

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SOURCE National Press Club