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One in five immigrant employees are members of the Chicago-metropolitan workforce. With the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities, it is important to know how to handle this situation...more
E-Verify is back online. After a brief period of unavailability due to the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) E-Verify program has resumed operations. The E-Verify system, which is...more
As the US federal government shutdown enters its ninth day, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the E-Verify system is now operational. Employers that participate in E-Verify and were unable...more
E-Verify, the government’s online system that enables employers to verify employment eligibility for new hires, was temporarily unavailable due to the government shutdown. However, E‑Verify has resumed operations and is back...more
The Department of Homeland Security has announced that E-Verify has resumed normal operations although the government shutdown is continuing. Employers should promptly resume normal verification procedures and take the...more
After trying to keep the system up despite the government shutdown, on October 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) suspended E-Verify services. October 7, the system was brought back online. It is unclear how...more
Upcoming Live AMA - Avoid the Costly Mistakes That Sink I-9 Audits - Reserve your spot now! Why Attend? You already know: I-9 compliance is a minefield. One mistake, one miss, and you could face a stressful...more
The federal E-Verify system operated by the Department of Homeland Security became unavailable midday Oct. 1, 2025, following the government shutdown. While E-Verify appears to be back up and running as of 11 a.m. ET on Oct....more
Employers awoke yesterday morning to news of a federal government shutdown, prompting immediate concern over employment authorization compliance. Chief among those concerns: the availability of E-Verify....more
It’s mid-November. Your holiday hiring team is staring down 2,000 open requisitions for seasonal warehouse roles. Applicants pour in, but by December 1, nearly a third of your “confirmed” hires never show...more
The facilities and residential services sector is labor-intensive and heavily dependent on large workforces with frequent turnover. This dependence on manual labor, often sourced through subcontractors or staffing agencies,...more
Employers are required to verify that new hires are authorized to work in the US – and E-Verify offers a quick way to accomplish this task. The program, which matches I-9 data with the information in various government...more
The Trump administration has announced an expansion of immigration enforcement in the Chicago area, including additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents, and...more
From work authorization revocation to TPS expiration, the Trump administration is rapidly altering the landscape of immigration laws, and employers are struggling to keep up and remain compliant. ...more
Employers in Florida need to comply with the state’s stricter employment verification obligations, or they could face serious consequences. Since 2023, private businesses with at least 25 employees have been required to use...more
Reports of federal immigration agents entering tribal lands without recognizing valid tribal identification have prompted urgent concerns for tribal employers nationwide. In early 2025, ICE enforcement actions in tribal...more
BLOG OVERVIEW: Employers are facing difficult challenges in order to ensure compliance with Form I-9 requirements. Complex record keeping requirements, the prevalence of remote work, increased enforcements, and the potential...more
Employers enrolled in E-Verify will now be required to generate Status Change Reports identifying employees whose work permits have been terminated due to changes in temporary status protections or other similar programs. In...more
As federal immigration enforcement activities continue to impact California workplaces, employers must understand their obligations when presented with requests for employee records. The Immigrant Worker Protection Act...more
E-Verify is an internet-based system through which employers electronically confirm the employment eligibility of their employees. Designed to ensure that employers hire individuals authorized to work in the country, E-Verify...more
“Worksite enforcement operations are going to massively expand,” according to a June 12, 2025, interview1 with Border Czar Tom Homan. Commencing on June 8, 2025, the National Guard arrived in Los Angeles and Santa Ana,...more
Worksite enforcement and immigration audits are on the rise under President Trump’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration in his second administration. With updated fine schedules now in effect – reaching $2,861 per...more
An increase in immigration and employment law activity has impacted employers across industries in 2025. For employers, staying up-to-date with the latest compliance requirements is crucial in avoiding legal penalties and...more
Immigration enforcement by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recently increased. Taking a proactive approach could help employers prepare to face immigration enforcement actions, such as raids or I-9...more
Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar, has announced a significant escalation in the administration’s interior immigration enforcement strategy to increase deportation of undocumented immigrants. The initiative...more