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USCIS Resumes E-Verify Operations During Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown

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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

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E-Verify is Back Baby: System is Now Operational Despite Government Shutdown

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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

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USCIS Suspends E-Verify Amid Government Shutdown

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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

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How Employers Should Prepare for Potential Immigration Enforcement Activity Under the Trump Administration

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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

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How Employers Can Adapt to Immigration Policy Shifts

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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

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Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End Protected Status for Venezuelans – What Employers Should Do Now

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The Supreme Court just cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Venezuelans, putting hundreds of thousands of workers at risk of losing legal authorization to...more

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The PEO Immigration Survival Guide for 2025

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It’s been a tumultuous start of the second Trump administration when it comes to immigration, and things won’t be slowing down anytime soon. What do PEOs need to know about the current state of affairs, and what can you do to...more

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Workplace Immigration Update: February 7 Edition

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The initial weeks of President Donald Trump's second term have seen the administration enact several significant new immigration policies that have immediate implications for employers across the United States. Understanding...more

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When ICE Knocks: Immigration Enforcement in the New Administration

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Introduction - Since President Trump’s inauguration, the administration has underscored its commitment to prioritizing immigration enforcement. This shift includes an increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...more

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Increased Immigration Enforcement Under New Administration: What Employers Need to Know

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The Trump administration is moving swiftly to dramatically increase enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Among the executive orders signed in the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term are sweeping changes...more

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ICE Raids and I-9 Audits: What You Need To Know If They Come Knocking

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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

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Vigorous Immigration Law Enforcement Is Here: I-9 Inspections, Site Visits, and More 

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President Trump’s new administration takes charge this week with a renewed focus on enforcing federal immigration law. In fact, as explained in today’s companion article, one of President Trump’s first action items on...more

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Trump Takes Swift Immigration Action: What Employers Need to Know

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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

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Come Monday, Will It Be Alright? How Companies May Be Impacted by Immigration Priorities Under the New Trump Administration

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With the inauguration of President-elect Trump on a cold Monday morning, there are several things that companies and their staff may want to keep in mind in preparing for possible Executive Orders and policy changes....more

Alston & Bird

Navigating Compliance Risks Under the 2025 Trump Administration

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Our Immigration Team provides key takeaways and steps employers can take to prepare for the expected rise in immigration enforcement under a second Trump Administration....more

Williams Mullen

Employers: Review Form I-9 Practices to Prepare for the Trump Administration

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As has been discussed extensively during this most recent election cycle, the incoming Trump administration has indicated a desire to address illegal immigration, including mass deportations of undocumented workers, within...more

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Preparing for Immigration Changes Under the Trump Administration

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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

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ICE Extends COVID I-9 Rules to December 31

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Yesterday, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance that was granted earlier this year.  This announcement was...more

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ICE Extends Temporary Flexibility For Employers’ I-9 Compliance, Reminds To Monitor For Updates

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ICE has announced that its flexibility regarding the physical presence requirements for I-9 inspection will be extended for another 30 days, until June 18, 2020 due to continued COVID-19 precautions. The terms and details of...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Compliance News Flash - March 2020 #1

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP is pleased to provide you with the Compliance News Flash, which includes current news briefs relevant to background screening, immigration and data privacy, for the benefit and interest of our...more

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ICE Steps Up I-9 Inspections In Southern California Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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Many businesses already facing COVID-19 coronavirus-related threats to the bottom line are now besieged on another front as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up the I-9 workplace inspections central to...more

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Watching You Like a HAWKe: President Trump’s Proposed Budget Reveals Plans To Add Computer Systems to Automate the I-9 Inspection...

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It is no secret that President Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement efforts include dramatic increases in I-9 inspections and worksite investigations. In his most recent budget proposal, President Trump requested funds for...more

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How to Manage an ICE Site Visit

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On August 7, 2019, more than 600 agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided several companies across Mississippi. With the help of the local district attorney’s office, these raids resulted in the...more

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ICE Confirms Surge of I-9 Audits

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed in a news conference this week that it served more than 3,000 Notices of Inspection to businesses nationwide....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Important Recent Developments in Business Immigration Law

Consulates Now Requesting Social Media Information From Visa Applicants A new State Department policy requires all U.S. visa applicants to submit information about social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter or...more

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