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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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Employers Take Note: USCIS Issues New Form I-9 Edition

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On April 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new version of Form I-9, which bears a Jan. 20, 2025, edition date and is available for download. This version of the form will be valid through May...more

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I-9 Alert! New Form I-9

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Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published an updated version of the Form I-9. The revised Form I-9 has an edition date of 1/20/2025 and an expiration date of 5/31/2027. The updated Form I-9 is already...more

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Immigration Considerations for Hospitality Employers

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President Trump’s promise to carry out the largest deportation of undocumented individuals while simultaneously limiting the immigration of foreign workers is causing unique concerns in the hospitality industry. From resorts...more

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DHS Shortens Deportation Protection Timeframe for Haitian Nationals – What Employers Need to Know About New TPS Designation Period

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The Trump administration just shortened the duration of deportation protections for certain Haitian nationals who are in the United States, and this change could impact your workplace. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...more

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Employer Readiness for ICE Audits and Enforcement Actions

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Since late January, workplace immigration audits and enforcement actions have been conducted across several industries, including hospitality, agriculture, construction, health care, and manufacturing. Employers should...more

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Increased Immigration Enforcement Actions: What Employers Need To Know

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Within the first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term, more than 85 executive orders and actions concerning immigration were signed. Among these were a series of orders and actions intended to significantly...more

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Employers Face Civil and Criminal Penalties for Immigration Violations

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Immigration enforcement has quickly become a pressing issue for employers in the first few weeks of the Trump administration, and many companies are re-evaluating their policies, reviewing their I-9 compliance and preparing...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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FAQ: How Employers Can Prepare for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Audits and Raids

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Employers should be aware that the Trump Administration is intensifying immigration enforcement efforts, which will likely lead to increased workplace audits and raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)....more

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A New Year, A New Warning: DOJ’s First 2025 Settlement Highlights IRCA’s Anti-Discrimination Compliance

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a settlement with Brick & Bourbon, a Minnesota-based restaurant group, for violations of federal anti-discrimination laws in its employment eligibility verification...more

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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

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USCIS Will Destroy E‑Verify Records 10+ Years Old on January 6, 2025

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On October 7, 2024, the USCIS issued a reminder to all employers using E-Verify that they have until January 5, 2025, to download records for E‑Verify cases last updated on or before December 31, 2014. The next day, on...more

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DHS Announces Permanent Increase of Automatic EAD Extensions

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a permanent increase in the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) up to 540 days. The final rule will take effect on January 13,...more

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New Administration Likely to Result in Increased I-9 Audits and Raids

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The new administration is likely to have a profound impact on immigration law and enforcement come January 20. As worksite enforcement and general immigration compliance issues were a primary focus of the Trump...more

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E-Verify in Illinois: SB0508 Myths Dispelled, Rights Protected

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The passage of the vaguely named “Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act” led to widespread chatter that the law possibly prohibited employers from using E-Verify unless they were explicitly required to do so under federal...more

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New E-Verify+ System Comes with Reasons for Excitement and Concern for Employers

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In the past month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has launched a voluntary I-9 verification process called “E-Verify+” aimed at improving the I-9 and E-Verify processes and streamlining employer...more

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USCIS Has Introduced E-Verify+ — What Is It?

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The USCIS recently introduced E-Verify+, which aims to streamline the employment eligibility verification by combining Form I-9 and E-Verify into a seamless digital process. E-Verify+ has employees complete their Form I-9...more

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Illinois Expands Requirements for Employers Using E-Verify

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Illinois is adding new requirements for employers using E-Verify to determine employees’ eligibility under the state’s Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Our Labor & Employment and Immigration teams discuss what Illinois...more

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The Eve of Destruction: 5 things to know about saving old E-Verify records before it’s too late

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that it will permanently dispose of E-Verify records that were last updated on or before December 31, 2014. Employers using E-Verify should be aware of these...more

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Last Call for E-Verify Records: Compliance Steps Before the January 5, 2025 Disposal

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USCIS’s E-Verify Disposal Announcement - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that employers using E-Verify have until January 5, 2025, to download and retain records for cases last...more

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E-Verify: What Manufacturers Need to Know

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Most U.S. employers and workers have heard of E-Verify, but what is it? More critically, is it required for your manufacturing business?  E-Verify is a free internet-based program, run by U.S. Citizenship and...more

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USCIS Trial Launch of E-Verify+: What Employers Need to Know

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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

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Federal Government Issues Comprehensive Guidance for Employers Using Form I-9 Software Programs

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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment verification, the use of Form I-9 software programs is increasingly prevalent. These programs, often part of an HRIS (Human Resource Information System), streamline the process of...more

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Valentines Day Glitch: E-Verify Photo-Match Mayem

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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

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Trade Nafta (TN) Visa Holders Are NOT Free Agents – Spotting the Unauthorized Nonimmigrant for Form I-9 Compliance

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Employers continue to face compliance challenges in determining whether a new hire is work authorized for Form I-9 purposes, given the dynamic changes in immigration policy and regulation. For instance, this year alone, U.S....more

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