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Immigration Reform Compliance

Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States,... more +
Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States, the term is often used to describe legislative efforts to remedy problems associated with illegal immigration, including protecting undocumented workers, expanding citizenship eligibility, and strengthening border security.   less -
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DOL Issues Final Rule on H-2A Worker Protections

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The U.S. Department of Labor recently published its Final Rule, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States.” The Department of Labor first announced proposed regulatory...more

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Florida Employers Subject to E-Verify Law Beginning July 1, 2023

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Signed into law by Florida Governor DeSantis on May 10, 2023, SB 1718 will impact many private Florida employers, who will be required to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System for their onboarding...more

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA

Florida Passes Strict Employer Compliance Law

On May 9, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 (FL 1718) into law. FL 1718 is described on Governor DeSantis’ website as the “Strongest Anti-Illegal Immigration Legislation in the Country.”...more

Fisher Phillips

5 Key 2022 Updates to Form I-9 Compliance as Employers Head Into 2023

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As we say goodbye to 2022 and set course for 2023, it’s a good time to reflect on changes that have occurred in the past year – and changes we expect to occur in the new year. This is especially true when it comes to the...more

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U.S. Customs and the New Trump Administration: Your Top Ten Questions Answered

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During the campaign, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) was mostly mentioned by President Trump in the context of illegal immigration. Controlling the flow of people, however, is only one of the jobs of CBP, which is part...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Trump Administration-Part II: Failures in Leadership and Management

Yesterday, I considered how the actions of the new administration are creating chaos for US businesses. Today I will consider the Muslim refugee ban and the miss-steps the new administration used in its design, execution and...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Important Updates for E-Verify Employers

Effective January 1, 2016, E-Verify employers in California face new penalties for misuse of E-Verify. Other updates to E-Verify include a data purge on January 1 as well as system enhancements to assist E-Verify...more

Baker Donelson

Immigration Corner: E-Verify Makes History and Help with Hardship Waivers

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How long have you been using E-Verify? United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective January 1, 2016, all E-Verify transaction records that are more than ten years old will be deleted...more

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Immigration Law for Startups: Common Visa Pitfalls

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This is the last of a three-part series that provides guidance to new or foreign companies that are entering the U.S. market and seeking to employ either foreign nationals already in the United States on non-working visas, or...more

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Immigration Corner: Time to Get Simeio-Compliant, Faster H-1Bs, a Permanent Resident Card Refresher and Increased Security...

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has now published a final policy memorandum designed to bring employers into compliance with the ruling in Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC and to assess whether H-1B...more

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California's Special Restrictions on Who May Complete Form I-9

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California's Secretary of State recently clarified whether an employer may use a notary public as its authorized representative to complete the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. In 1986, Congress passed the...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Legal Issues Business Leaders Need to Know in 2015: Top 10 Checklist

A compilation of time-sensitive and trending legal and regulatory issues that general counsels and business leaders should be aware of in 2015. Employers Should be Aware of Multigenerational Workforce Risk - For...more

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Immigration Corner: USCIS Elaborates on When to File Amendment Under Simeio

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We previously provided an alert on the precedential decision Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC and its holding that an H-1B amendment must be filed whenever a new Labor Condition Application (LCA) is required to change an H-1B...more

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USCIS Guidance Clarifies Employer Obligations to Amend H-1B Visa Petitions, Sets Compliance Deadline

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On May 21, 2015, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance on an employer's obligation to amend an H-1B visa petition to report a change in the employee's worksite location. This guidance is in...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Employers Must Be Prepared for I-9 and E-Verify Inspections - Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Inspection of Forms I-9...

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Has ICE Been Busy in 2013? What to Expect if You Get a Notice of Inspection - On November 6, 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act required employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their...more

Burr & Forman

What Comprehensive Immigration Reform May Mean To Your Business

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Comprehensive Immigration Reform is a hot topic in Congress and in the news media. While the debate continues to rage over issues pertaining to legal status for undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S., don’t lose sight...more

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Legal Alert: Georgia Employers Face More Aggressive Immigration Compliance Requirements Effective July 1, 2013

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Yet another domino has fallen in the changing landscape of immigration law. ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Spring Cleaning and the H - 1B Visa Cap

With comprehensive immigration reform on the horizon and the economy rebounding, the number of H-1B visa filings for foreign temporary professional workers is likely to significantly increase this year. American businesses...more

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The 2012 Global Employer: Highlights of Littler's Fifth Annual Global Employer Institute

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In this report: - I. Sustainable Innovations for a Changing Global Workforce - II. Forging a Global HR Team to Align with a Global Business: Transparency and Integration - III. Developing an Effective Global...more

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