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Form I-9 › United States Citizenship and Immigration Services › Department of Labor (DOL)

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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Possible Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National Employees (UPDATED)

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Another potential government shutdown may be on the horizon, as we await updates on the progress of the latest funding bill. Although already passed in the House of Representatives, an extension to continue funding the...more

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Top Ten Tips for I-9 Compliance

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It is widely expected that enforcement of immigration status and work authorization at the employer level will be a top priority of the federal government over the next four years. On-site visits and audits by agencies,...more

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Immigration Checklist for U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, and Lawful Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

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The new Administration’s recent immigration law enforcement actions, which range from extensive audits to sweeping raids, have far-reaching impact on U.S. citizens, permanent residents and lawful nonimmigrant visa holders...more

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Is Your House in Order? A Guide to Immigration Worksite Enforcement

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With our increasingly global workforce, it’s critical to have awareness of both the legal aspects of onboarding foreign hires and the cultural, “human” aspects of a diverse global workplace. Managing a multi-national...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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Potential Immigration Impacts for U.S. Employers Under a Second Trump Presidency

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As we head into another Trump presidency later this month, many U.S. employers are wondering how the new administration’s strong stance on immigration might impact their organization, including its ability to hire and retain...more

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Immigration Hurdles Ahead: What Employers Can Expect from the Second Trump Administration

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President-Elect Donald Trump is promising sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system, with a focus on ramping up enforcement and the removal of undocumented immigrants. We can look to his first term, along with his...more

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[Webinar] Navigating I-9 Compliance in a Trump Era of Enforcement - December 11th, 12:00 pm EST

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Join industry leaders Bill Riley, Morgan Bailey, and John Shofi as they share actionable insights and strategies to help your organization prepare for an anticipated increase in government worksite enforcement actions under...more

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Possible Changes to the Immigration Landscape in Light of a Second Trump Administration

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•Since the 2024 election results, no topic has come up more often than U.S. immigration. •While this is all speculation based on information made public, it is fair to say that President-Elect Trump’s stance on immigration...more

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The “Modernized” H-2A Program: What Every Agricultural Business Needs to Know for 2025!

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Want to know more about the 2025 H-2A Visa Program? Besides reading the below deep dive, you can register for our September 10 webinar, where we'll discuss the 2025 process, employer obligations and compliance requirements,...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Navigating Corporate Risk: The Imperative of Thorough H-1B Program Audits

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In the realm of corporate risk, immigration-related concerns often take a back seat. But a closer look at the current Administration’s actions reveals where priorities lie and which industries, sectors, and companies may be...more

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New Form I-9 Includes Remote Examination of Documents

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a new Form I-9 on Aug. 1, 2023. Employers are required to switch to the new Form I-9 no later than Oct. 31, 2023. In addition to clerical edits and other...more

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DHS Releases New Form I-9 and Video Verification Procedure: Guidance and Checklists for Busy Employers

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On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) released a new Form I-9. The previous one was issued in 2019 and expires on October 31, 2023.  In addition, DHS recently announced enhanced remote...more

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DHS Introduces Alternative Remote I-9 Verification Procedure and New Form I-9

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While recent changes to the I-9 process may affect select employers, the release of a new I-9 form will present changes to all employers. Qualifying employers are able to utilize an alternative verification procedure to...more

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Summer Doldrums? Not for Human Resources Teams and I-9s!

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I don’t think the word “doldrums” is used very much anymore, but I do remember it vividly from when I was a child. It was predominantly used in connection to the lazy hazy days of summer when things were hotter than heck and...more

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June 2023 U.S. Immigration Alert

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The below summarizes recent legal updates that impact U.S. immigration: 1.  Submission Deadline for FY2024 H-1B Cap Petitions - Employers should be reminded that the deadline to file a cap-subject...more

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The Top 17 Workplace Law Stories from May 2022

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Immigration Updates in COVID-19 Times

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International borders have been closed for 18 months, U.S. embassies abroad have been operating at a limited capacity, and yet employers struggle to find and retain talent. Corporate immigration, including H-1Bs and other...more

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Early Holiday Present From ICE: I-9 Flexibilities Extended to April 30, 2022

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Seyfarth Synopsis: ICE announces an extension to I-9 compliance flexibility rules relating to Form I-9 compliance that was initially granted in March of 2020 at the onset of COVID-19. It continues to allow for the...more

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Biden Administration Ends Workplace Immigration Raids, Will Focus On Employers Instead

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The Biden Administration is ending worksite raids to catch unauthorized workers, according to a memorandum issued last week by Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In doing so, the...more

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H-2B Visas Increase And Portability

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To help employers dealing with labor shortages due to the limits on H-2B temporary, seasonal visas, a new rule published by the Department of Labor (DOL) increases the H-2B numerical limits. DOL also released a rule that...more

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December 2020 Immigration Alert

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Federal District Court in California Sets Aside October 2020 DOL and USCIS H-1B Regulations - In last month’s Epstein Becker Green Immigration Alert, we reported that the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and U.S....more

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Business Immigration in the Era of COVID-19 Update: Presidential Proclamations, Travel Restrictions, Resumption of Premium...

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As we reported in our recent information memo, COVID-19 has created an evolving immigration environment. The related federal agencies and the White House have responded with a number of temporary policy and procedural changes...more

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Breaking Update from DHS and DOL on Immigration and COVID-19

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The following post contains a breaking update on remote I-9 completion from the Department of Homeland Security, breaking updates from U.S. Department of Labor, as well as new immigration-related considerations that have...more

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