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USCIS Makes Updates to Guidance and Increases Investment and Revenue Thresholds for the International Entrepreneur Rule

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided updated guidance on the eligibility requirements for the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER). Starting on October 1, 2024. USCIS will increase investment and...more

I-9 News: New Form Version and Live Video I-9 Inspection for E-Verify Employers

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers must use Form I‑9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees....more

DHS Extends Form I-9 Flexibility for Remote Employees to August 31, 2021

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended a policy providing employers with flexibility in meeting certain Form I-9 Employment Verification requirements. The policy, initially implemented in March 2020,...more

DHS Will Restart the International Entrepreneur Parole Program to Provide Opportunities for Foreign Entrepreneurs

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing a 2018 notice to remove the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program from DHS regulations. The IE...more

Temporary Visas for Entrepreneurs

In the initial phases of starting your business in the U.S., there are certain visas that are ideal for entrepreneurs looking to visit the U.S. on a temporary basis to meet with potential customers, negotiate deals, attend...more

DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Form I-9 compliance flexibility for certain employers until September 19, 2020. The policy, initially announced on March 20, 2020, relaxes the requirement to...more

New Version of Form I-9 is Required on May 1, 2020

REMINDER: Employers must use the new version of Form I-9 new version of Form I-9 (version dated 10/21/2019) starting Friday, May 1, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, DHS has temporarily relaxed the “in-person” review...more

I-9 "In-Person" Requirement Relaxed During Pandemic

During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, DHS has relaxed the “in-person” review requirements associated with the Form I-9 process for certain employers on a remote working schedule. All other Form I-9 process rules remain in...more

New Form I-9 Published on January 31, 2020: Next Steps for Employers

USCIS has published the latest version of Form I-9. Employers should begin using the new version starting January 31, 2020. The notice provides employers additional time to make necessary updates and adjust their business...more

Treaty Termination Ends E Visa Eligibility for Iranian Nationals

USCIS has announced that Iranian nationals are no longer eligible for E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor changes or extensions of status based on the treaty. This is a result of the U.S. termination of the 1955 Treaty...more

Navigating the Recent Visa Reciprocity Changes

In December 2019 the United States Department of State (DOS) made significant changes to the visa reciprocity fees and validity periods for nonimmigrant visa applicants from certain countries. Nonimmigrant visa applicants...more

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