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Workplace Immigration Update: February 7 Edition

Fisher Phillips on 2/7/2025

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

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

Guidepost Solutions LLC on 11/27/2024

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

Is Illinois Trying to Bar the Use of E-Verify (Again)?

FordHarrison on 7/10/2024

Real World Impact: Based on a recent amendment to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act (the Act) sent to Governor JB Pritzker for signature on June 20, 2024, it would appear that the answer to this question...more

Candidates Lie. Here’s What You Can Do About it

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 12/6/2023

Picture this: you’re sitting across the table from a promising candidate during a job interview. Their resume is impressive, their answers seem well-rehearsed, and their enthusiasm is contagious. But deep down, you can’t help...more

To E-Verify or Not to E-Verify: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Fisher Phillips on 11/16/2023

Employers often have questions about whether they should use E-Verify to help determine whether their new hires are authorized to work in the United States. The program – which matches I-9 data with the information in various...more

New Form I-9 Required by November 1 for New Hires and Reverifications

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 11/2/2023

Starting November 1, 2023, employers must use a new version of the Form I‑9 to verify the employment eligibility of their employees. The new form, with an edition date of 08/01/23, is reduced to one page from two pages....more

October 2023 U.S. Immigration Alert

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/4/2023

Seyfarth Synopsis: The below summarizes recent legal updates that impact U.S. immigration... 1. Government Shutdown Avoided – For Now - On September 30, 2023, Congress passed a stopgap bill to keep the government...more

What All K-12 Schools Need to Know About Immigration: New Form I-9 and Work Visa Options for Teachers

Fisher Phillips on 9/26/2023

Immigration compliance remains a critical requirement for K-12 schools across the country. Not only do all schools need to ensure they comply with new I-9 rules and procedures, but many also have grown to rely on foreign...more

USCIS to Revert to 180-day EAD Automatic Extension Starting October 26, 2023

Burr & Forman on 9/6/2023

On May 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a rule temporarily increasing the Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants. Under the temporary...more

New Form I-9 Includes Remote Examination of Documents

Brooks Pierce on 8/7/2023

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

Update: New Form I-9 and Rule for Remote Inspection of Documents

Fenwick & West LLP on 8/7/2023

Effective August 1, 2023, employers participating in E-Verify in good standing have the option to conduct remote inspections of Form I-9 documents, pursuant to the federal Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new rule....more

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/4/2023

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

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

Perkins Coie on 8/3/2023

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

Changes to I-9 Documentation Review Procedure for Qualified Employers; Release of New Edition of Form I-9

Troutman Pepper Locke on 8/1/2023

Alternative I-9 Documentation Review Procedure Available to Qualified Employers Registered With E-Verify - In the Federal Register published on July 25, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of...more

I-9 News: New Form Version and Live Video I-9 Inspection for E-Verify Employers

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP on 8/1/2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers must use Form I‑9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees....more

DHS Announces New I-9 Form and New Limited Remote I-9 Verification

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 7/31/2023

On July 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The new version of the...more

DHS Rule Will Permit Remote I-9 Authorizations on a Permanent Basis

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 7/26/2023

The United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has issued a final rule that will permit certain employers to remotely verify I-9 employment authorization documents on a permanent basis beginning August 1, 2023....more

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

Guidepost Solutions LLC on 7/26/2023

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

Employers Must Switch to New Version of Form I-9 by October 31, 2023

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 7/25/2023

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it will publish a revised Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification), which is used by employers to verify an employee’s identity and...more

DHS Announces New Form I-9 and Remote Verification for E-Verify Employers

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/25/2023

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced on July 21, 2023 they will publish a revised version of Form I-9 on August 1, 2023. DHS also announced an enhanced remote verification flexibility using video for E-Verify...more

I-9 Record-Keeping and the End of Covid-19 Flexibilities

Moore & Van Allen PLLC on 6/6/2023

This Client Alert is to Notify MVA Clients who are Employers that Certain Pandemic Era Policies are Ending. During the pandemic, DHS implemented an inspection deferral policy. Under this policy, employers with employees...more

USCIS Allows Continued Use Of Approval Notices To Show Employment Authorization

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 11/27/2020

Along with extending its flexibility in allowing virtual Form I-9 employment verification until December 31, 2020, USCIS is also continuing its flexibility with regard to long-pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD)...more

Form I-9 Update: Employees Can Use Form I-797 Due To COVID-19 EAD Production Delays

Fox Rothschild LLP on 8/20/2020

The production of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) have been delayed due to to COVID-19. Today, USCIS announced that due to these production delays, employees may use Form I-797, Notice of Action, with a...more

Site Visits by ICE are Now a Reality for Employers Hiring some Student Visa Holders - New Compliance Limited to STEM Graduates on...

Poyner Spruill LLP on 10/8/2019

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has instituted a new compliance activity which could surprise the unprepared employer who has hired a recent graduate on Optional Practical Training (OPT). The site visits are...more

I-9 Process Guide

Fox Rothschild LLP on 10/13/2017

Purpose:- Immigration law requires employers to walk a fine line between determining the eligibility of employees to work in the United States (the purpose of the I-9 Form) and not discriminating against those of...more

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