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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an amendment to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act that provides additional employee protections regarding employers’ use of E-Verify. The amendment’s effective date is...more
On May 29, 2024, E-Verify announced the launch of the E-Verify+ trial. E-Verify is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security website that allows employers to determine if their employees are eligible to work in the United States...more
The word “audit” can strike fear in the hearts of HR professionals across the country. With increasing fines, an I-9 audit can turn a small mistake into a big cost....more
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it will impose higher fines against employers that fail to comply with the complex rules governing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a trial launch of E-Verify+ on May 29, 2024. This trial will enable E-Verify to conduct testing and receive feedback to refine the E-Verify+ product before releasing...more
A recent employer fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides guidance for avoiding unlawful discrimination and other violations when using private software...more
On the morning of February 14, 2024, several clients reached out after encountering issues with the photo matching tool in E-Verify. They reported discrepancies where the photos transmitted by E-Verify did not align with the...more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
Starting November 1, 2023, employers must use a new version of the Form I‑9 to verify the employment eligibility of their employees. The new form, with an edition date of 08/01/23, is reduced to one page from two pages....more
Federal immigration officials made critical changes over the summer to modernize the I-9 employment verification process, not only announcing a new I-9 Form but providing a remote verification alternative for qualified...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the new edition of the Form I-9 and employers are required to use this new version starting on November 1, 2023....more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - With a partial government shutdown still potentially imminent, here is an overview of the potential impacts on employers and business immigration services....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: If Congress cannot resolve funding issues by 11:59 pm EST on September 30, 2023, resulting in a federal government shutdown, it will have a ripple effect on employers, both large and small, with an impact...more
Immigration compliance remains a critical requirement for K-12 schools across the country. Not only do all schools need to ensure they comply with new I-9 rules and procedures, but many also have grown to rely on foreign...more
Beginning in March of 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) allowed employers to complete the I-9 process remotely on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. On May...more
On May 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a rule temporarily increasing the Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants. Under the temporary...more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched a new Form I-9 for employers verifying employment eligibility and announced a new alternative procedure permitting certain employers to inspect employees’...more
On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) introduced a process for qualified E-Verify employers to complete I-9 verification in a completely remote manner. Unlike during the DHS COVID-19 temporary...more
Effective August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has amended the I-9 Form. One of the most notable changes includes a checkbox allowing employers enrolled in E-Verify to indicate they have...more
Last month, DHS announced E-Verify employers would be eligible to utilize an alternative remote document verification procedure when completing Section 2 of Form I-9, starting August 1, 2023. Only a few days later, DHS...more
Proper completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is one of the most important responsibilities of employers, including manufacturers, at the beginning of the hiring process. Saying it learned from the...more
When the pandemic abruptly shifted many employment relationships from offices and other physical workplaces to remote environments, many governmental and regulatory authorities responded by modifying existing protocols to...more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced important changes to the I-9 process, including the addition of a remote verification option of I-9 documents and an updated Form I-9. Beginning on March 20,...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more
Effective August 1, 2023, employers participating in E-Verify in good standing have the option to conduct remote inspections of Form I-9 documents, pursuant to the federal Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new rule....more