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Last week, a federal district court in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the mass termination of parole and employment authorization for beneficiaries of the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and...more
What is Form I-9? Employers use Form I-9 to review and verify that every new employee is authorized to work in the United States. Employers must examine and verify documents that show a newly hired employee’s identity and...more
As a staffing agency, it’s important to understand the basics of the Form I-9. Do all new hires require a Form I-9? When should the form be completed and how long do we need to store completed forms? When it comes to...more
In 2003, Congress created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Within the DHS is the interior enforcement arm, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that enforces federal laws governing border control,...more
The new administration is making headlines with its intense focus on immigration-related matters. Recent Executive Orders have notably expanded the ability of the Department of Homeland Security and its affiliated agencies to...more
Despite the anticipation of increased enforcement of US immigration laws, the rules and practical advice related to an employer’s legal duties under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) and what to do if US...more
As reported in all forms of media, the Trump administration has launched a nationwide blitz of immigration enforcement that is not likely to abate in the short term. Raids, which the administration has characterized as...more
The new Administration has taken immediate and swift action with the goal of reshaping our country’s immigration policies. Employers should be aware of how these changes will affect the workplace....more
Over the last week, federal immigration enforcement has intensified in some parts of the country, though not yet on the scale many feared. According to reports, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made 308 arrests...more
With President Trump’s recent inauguration, issues of immigration law have come to a head in workplaces throughout the country. As raids are already being implemented in a multitude of industries, employers need to understand...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed numerous executive orders related to his immigration policy objectives, including a declaration of a national emergency at the southern border, which will allow the use of federal...more
The message for 2025 is clear: compliance is not optional, and preparation is essential. Review your policies, automate, and innovate where possible, train your staff, develop job aids, and strengthen your compliance program....more
As noted by multiple media outlets, Donald Trump’s team released an aggressive slate of immigration executive orders. This anticipated immigration crackdown will have implications for people nationwide, including a package of...more
In the hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as President, his administration started taking immediate action to reshape the country’s immigration policies – and employers need to pay attention given the impact these changes...more
During the first Trump administration, worksite enforcement actions (aka raids) were focused in the Southeast and Midwest. The primary industries targeted were manufacturing and meat/poultry processing. In 2017, Thomas Homan...more
Immigration reform played a key role during the presidential campaign cycle. Given the starkly different philosophies between the current and incoming administrations, changes to federal immigration policy are imminent....more
As required under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015, the Department of Homeland Security Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), through the Federal Register, announced increases for penalties...more
Immigration policy, in one form or another, touches virtually every business in the United States. All employers are subject to the requirements of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, which established the I-9...more
As the United States prepares for another Trump administration, companies must ready themselves for potentially aggressive immigration enforcement policies similar to or exceeding those seen during the previous Trump...more
Employers need to be aware of anticipated changes to immigration policy under the new Trump administration and be prepared for the impact those changes may have on their workforce. All employers should make sure their I-9s...more
The first Trump administration brought significant changes to U.S. immigration policies, which had profound impacts on businesses and individuals alike. Donald Trump has shared plans for closing the U.S. borders and enforcing...more
With the upcoming change in the Presidential Administration, a likely increase in interior immigration enforcement is expected. Having more than 33 years of experience in immigration, both in government enforcement and in...more
As the dust settles from the 2024 US presidential election, businesses with a significant international workforce are bracing for potential shifts in immigration policy. Former President Donald J. Trump’s return to office...more
The new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which was released on August 1, 2023, must be used for all new hires, effective November 1, 2023. The grace period—during which an employer could use the new Form I-9 or...more
On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced multiple changes to the Form I-9 process. The changes narrow the circumstances in which employers may review I-9 documentation remotely....more