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The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States. U.S. Employers... more +
The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States. U.S. Employers must require all employees, both citizens and non-citizens, to complete an I-9 and present supporting documentation, such as a passport or green card. less -
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DHS Announces Permanent Rule for 540-Day Automatic Extension of Work Authorization Renewals

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The 540-day automatic extensions of expiring employment authorization documents (EADs) will be permanent policy, according to a DHS final rule scheduled to be published on Dec. 13, 2024. The new rule will become effective on...more

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Streamlining Services: USCIS Auto-Extensions for Work Permits – A Step Towards Efficiency and Relief

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a Temporary Final Rule extending the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applicants from 180 days to 540...more

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USCIS Again Extends Certain Employment Authorization Cards by up to 540 Days

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new temporary final rule, effective April 8, 2024, that extends certain employment authorization documents (EADs) by up to 540 days. Our Labor & Employment and...more

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Department of Homeland Security Increases Automatic Extension Period for Certain Employment Authorization Documents from 180 Days...

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On April 8, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security issued a Temporary Final Rule increasing the automatic extension period for expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) of renewal applicants who have filed Form...more

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Immigration Insider | November 2022

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Due to long processing times, USCIS announced that it will automatically extend green card validity for 24 months for individuals who have filed green card renewal applications (I-90). Previously, the extension was for 12...more

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I-9 Flexibility Extended Through July 2023

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will continue Form I-9 flexibility for another nine months until July 31, 2023, according to an announcement. DHS guidance remains the same. Employees who, due to COVID-19 policies,...more

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ICE Extends Temporary COVID-19 Flexibility for Form I-9 through July 31, 2023

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Today, ICE announced an extension of the temporary COVID-19 flexibilities for completion of the Form I-9, initially announced in March 2020 and extended multiple times throughout the pandemic....more

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Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization Documents

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On May 4, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective immediately, it would increase the automatic extension period for employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain EAD renewal...more

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DHS Increases Automatic Extension of Work Authorizations for Certain Individuals

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As of May 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is increasing the automatic extension of work authorization from 180 days to 540 days for certain individuals. ...more

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I-9 Remote Document Inspection Flexibility Policy Extended to October 31, 2022

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UPDATE: On April 25, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted an additional extension of the I-9 remote document inspection flexibility policy until October 31, 2022. This is a welcome relief for advocates who...more

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Work Authorization Update—Relaxed Rules For E, L, and H Spouses

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Effective November 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) extended employment authorization for certain E, H, and L dependent spouses. Specifically, USCIS now recognizes that L and E dependent spouses...more

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USCIS to Adopt New Policies for H-4 and L-2 Work Authorization

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Pursuant to a lawsuit brought by the American Immigration Lawyer Association and its litigation partners, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement new policies to improve issuance of work authorization...more

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

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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

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DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility to November 19, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Form I-9 compliance flexibility for certain employers for an additional 60 days, until November 19, 2020. The policy, initially announced on March 20, 2020, relaxes...more

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DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility Rule for an Additional 60 Days

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On Monday, September 14, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced another extension of the flexibility rule issued earlier this year relating to the completion...more

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ICE Stays the Course and Extends I-9 Flexibility

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On September 15, 2020, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers have an additional 60-day extension to the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 completion. This extension relates to the...more

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USCIS Relaxes Some I-9 Compliance Requirements

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A settlement decree in the case of Subramanya, et al. v. USCIS, Case No. 2:20-cv-3707 (S.D. OH, Eastern Div., 2020), resulted in permission for foreign nationals to present an approval notice (Notice of Action) alone to...more

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DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility

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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

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Update: DHS Extends Temporary Flexibility For Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification; No Further Extensions For NOIs

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on July 18th that it will provide a 30-day extension to its temporary policy allowing flexibility in the rules related to Form I-9 for employers operating 100% remotely...more

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I-9 Compliance Flexibility Extended To July 19

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) once again is extending its flexibility regarding the physical presence requirements for I-9 inspection for another 30 days until July 19, 2020, due to the ongoing precautions related...more

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COVID-19 I-9 Compliance Update

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Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a 30 day extension to its temporary policy allowing flexibility in the rules related to Form I-9 for employers operating 100% remotely in light of COVID-19. The...more

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COVID-19: Temporary Relaxation of Requirement for I-9 Forms

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Employers across the country are facing challenges never before dreamed of as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For those employers that are continuing to hire, the obligation to complete and retain a Form I-9 as well as...more

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What Employers Need to Know about DACA Rescission Announcement

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On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced that it is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA grants eligible individuals employment authorization and promises a grant of...more

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Immigration Corner: Time to Get Simeio-Compliant, Faster H-1Bs, a Permanent Resident Card Refresher and Increased Security...

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has now published a final policy memorandum designed to bring employers into compliance with the ruling in Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC and to assess whether H-1B...more

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