Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law

May 2013 Brings New Immigration Forms

by Hallie Cohen, David Grunblatt, Erica Loomba, Valarie McPherson, Praveena Swanson, Jennifer Wexler | Proskauer Rose LLP on 5/24/2013

New versions of several key immigration forms have been released in 2013. Among these new forms are the G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative; the I-9, Employment Eligibility...more

Senate Committee Passes Immigration Bill

by Jennifer Roeper | Fowler White Boggs P.A. on 5/24/2013

S. 744, the immigration bill that will change the game for U.S. immigration, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The bill passed with a firm 13-5 bipartisan vote....more

Key Reforms in Immigration Bill Move to Full Senate Debate

by Ronald Shapiro on 5/23/2013

Less than 48 hours ago, by a vote of 13-5, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bipartisan immigration reform bill known as “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity & Immigration Modernization Act of 2013,”...more

New Employer Sanctions Framework - Immigration: Baker & McKenzie

by Rita Chowdhury, Samantha Healey | Baker & McKenzie Australia on 5/23/2013

Effective 14 March 2013, the Australian Government has introduced several changes to the existing employer sanctions framework in response to what was termed as an ineffective regime with very little enforceability....more

Employment Law -- May 22, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/23/2013

Welcome to the first installment of our bi-monthly employment newsletter. Every two weeks we will highlight recent court decisions and upcoming legislation that impact California employers. We hope you will find the content...more

Immigration Reform Passes Senate Judiciary Earlier than Expected

by Diane M. Butler | Lane Powell PC - Immigration Law on 5/22/2013

A congressional immigration reform proposal passed its first test and was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 21, 2013. Action on the bill had been expected before the Memorial Day break, but not so much sooner...more

Department of State Releases June 2013 Visa Bulletin

by Eric S. Bord, Lisa Stephanian Burton, Tracy Evlogidis, Malcolm K. Goeschl, Eleanor Pelta, A. James Vázquez-Azpiri | Morgan Lewis on 5/22/2013

EB-2 category for all chargeable areas other than China and India remains current, with considerable forward movement—but continued backlog—in the EB-3 category for a second month in a row....more

New Electronic I-94 Process

by Marcy Stras | Cozen O'Connor on 5/22/2013

Foreign visitors arriving in the U.S. by air or sea can now access their U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrival/departure record information online. CBP no longer requires international non-immigrant visitors to fill out...more

Immigration News and Analysis

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

International Students to Be Subject to Increased Scrutiny Upon Return to the U.S. According to an internal memorandum from a senior official at Customs and Border Protection (CBP), all F-1 visa holders seeking admission...more

New Process Streamlines International Travel

by Ronald Shapiro on 5/21/2013

For the past few weeks, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (“CBP”) of the Department of Homeland Security has been phasing out its process related to Form I-94 for international arrival and departure tracking. CBP...more

The New I-9

by Jennifer Compton | Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 5/21/2013

As of May 7, 2013, all employers in the United States are required to use the revised Form I-9 for new hires and reverifications of existing employees. Employers should download the new form and make sure the revision date in...more

Immigration Bill Gaining Steam

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

The U.S. Senate's Gang of Eight fended off poison-pill amendments, meant to derail a bipartisan immigration reform bill supporters say is gaining steam. The Senate Judiciary Committee, during a markup session last week,...more

VISA BULLETIN FOR JUNE 2013

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/21/2013

The following information is provided by the Visa Office regarding the cut-off dates for the month of June 2013....more

“ABT Settlement Agreement” For Asylum Applicants

by William Flynn | Fowler White Boggs P.A. on 5/21/2013

Under the Settlement Agreement in B.H., et al. v. USCIS, et al., No. CV11-2108-RAJ (W.D. Wash.) (also referred to as “ABT Settlement Agreement”), certain individuals who seek to file an asylum application or have already...more

How Immigration Reform Will Impact Households Who Hire Nannies

by Ian Scott | Scott Legal Services, P.C. on 5/21/2013

Up until now much of the debate surrounding immigration reform has centered around providing a pathway to Citizenship for the 11 million or so undocumented people in the country. Many in this group currently work as...more

GOPIO-CT in Partnership with NPZ Law Group presents - U.S. Immigration Seminar on June 9th, 2013 in Stamford, CT

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 5/20/2013

U.S. Immigration Law Update - 2013 Topic will include: NEW U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW DEVELOPMENTS - LAWYERS WILL DISCUSS H-1B ALTERNATIVES, STEM OPT, PROVISIONAL WAIVERS, ELECTRONIC I-94s, OBAMA'S IMMIGRATION REFORM, CONSULAR...more

Electronic I-94s Are Here: Key Information for Travelers and Employers

by Duane Morris LLP on 5/17/2013

On April 30, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began rolling out its new electronic I-94 system. By the end of May, paper I-94s will be eliminated for all foreign national travelers, except those entering at land...more

Your Immigration Action Newsletter: May 17th, 2013

by Cozen O'Connor on 5/17/2013

Now that the bipartisan Senate Gang of Eight’s bill (S. 744) has been introduced we are monitoring the legislative process very closely. As you know, next week, the Senate Judiciary Committee will continue to introduce and...more

Employers Should be Aware of Updated I-9 Form

by Randi W. Kochman | Cole Schotz on 5/17/2013

As most employers are aware, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (the “Act”) requires employers to verify that their employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Homeland...more

White House Stands Firm on Path to Citizenship

by Ronald Shapiro on 5/15/2013

At the start of this month, President Barack Obama publicly indicated that he would seek compromise in order to get a comprehensive immigration bill signed into law this year, but he also stated unequivocally that he would...more

Proposed Senate Bill Would Adversely Impact Outsourcing Companies

by Steve Semerdjian | Loeb & Loeb LLP on 5/15/2013

A comprehensive new Senate immigration bill includes provisions governing the award of nonimmigrant visas for highly skilled workers (H-1B visas) that are likely to adversely affect outsourcing companies that use a U.S.-based...more

Labor & Employment E-Note - May 14, 2013

by Amy Jordan, Bryance Metheny, John Paul Nefflen, Thomas Potter, III | Burr & Forman on 5/15/2013

In This Issue: - Court Rules NLRB's Workplace Union Notices Violated Law - NLRB Urges Regional Directors to Maintain High Settlement Rate - EEOC Seeing Rising Number of Age Discrimination Complaints - OSHA...more

Are You Using The Correct I-9 Form? Previous Editions No Longer Accepted

by Jennifer Roeper | Fowler White Boggs P.A. on 5/14/2013

Beginning May 7, 2013 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires all employers to use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Revision 03/08/13)N for all new hires and reverifications. ...more

New Form I-9 is now in effect

by Douglas Hauer | Mintz Levin - Immigration on 5/13/2013

As a follow-up to our Alerts of March 8, 2013 and May 6, 2013, this is a reminder that the revised Form I-9 must now be used by all U.S. employers for new hires. ...more

Georgia's Illegal Immigration and Enforcement Act

by Ben Shapiro | Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 5/13/2013

On July 1, 2013, all employers with more than ten employees will be required participate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system in order to obtain a business license as part of the Illegal Immigration...more

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Immigration Law › Labor & Employment Law

May 2013 Brings New Immigration Forms

Senate Committee Passes Immigration Bill

Key Reforms in Immigration Bill Move to Full Senate Debate

New Employer Sanctions Framework - Immigration: Baker & McKenzie

Employment Law -- May 22, 2013

Immigration Reform Passes Senate Judiciary Earlier than Expected

Department of State Releases June 2013 Visa Bulletin

New Electronic I-94 Process

Immigration News and Analysis

New Process Streamlines International Travel

The New I-9

Immigration Bill Gaining Steam

VISA BULLETIN FOR JUNE 2013

“ABT Settlement Agreement” For Asylum Applicants

How Immigration Reform Will Impact Households Who Hire Nannies

GOPIO-CT in Partnership with NPZ Law Group presents - U.S. Immigration Seminar on June 9th, 2013 in Stamford, CT

Electronic I-94s Are Here: Key Information for Travelers and Employers

Your Immigration Action Newsletter: May 17th, 2013

Employers Should be Aware of Updated I-9 Form

White House Stands Firm on Path to Citizenship

Proposed Senate Bill Would Adversely Impact Outsourcing Companies

Labor & Employment E-Note - May 14, 2013

Are You Using The Correct I-9 Form? Previous Editions No Longer Accepted

New Form I-9 is now in effect

Georgia's Illegal Immigration and Enforcement Act

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