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Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States,... more +
Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States, the term is often used to describe legislative efforts to remedy problems associated with illegal immigration, including protecting undocumented workers, expanding citizenship eligibility, and strengthening border security.   less -
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Breaking News: Major Settlement Changes How USCIS Will Adjudicate Employment Authorization Documents for Nonimmigrant Spouses

Today, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) and its litigation partners achieved a historic settlement with the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) in Shergill, et al. v. Mayorkas, Case 2:21-cv-01296,...more

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For noncitizens in immigration removal proceedings, prosecutorial discretion is back…at least for now

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The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) is the exclusive representative of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in immigration removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review. OPLA’s...more

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The Slippery Road Toward Immigration Reform Under President Biden: Beware of ICE!

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President Biden has proposed sweeping changes to U.S. immigration law, contained in the pending U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. This piece of proposed legislation, as introduced into Congress by the bill’s lead sponsors, Sen....more

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President Biden's Executive Actions: Focus on Diversity and Equity

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Hours after his inauguration on January 20, 2021, President Biden signed 17 executive actions covering a wide range of issues, including several focused on discrimination and racial justice, immigration, and environmental...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] How the New Biden/Harris Administration is Likely to Affect California Employers - January 27th, 9:30 am PT

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For the last four years, California employers have mostly been focused on changes in state and local law, as the Trump administration has done little to regulate employers. Later this month, when the administration changes in...more

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What’s Next For Employers: Top 10 Immigration Developments To Expect Under The Biden Administration

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While the election results may still be debated until officially certified and litigation is resolved, employers should be looking ahead to what a Biden administration will mean for immigration. Prior to this tumultuous year,...more

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Employer Compliance & Enforcement 2019 in Retrospect – Where do We Go from Here?

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The following are some immigration enforcement and compliance trends we are watching closely heading into the New Year—as well as some steps employers can take to stay a step ahead of these fast-moving regulatory and...more

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Scared to Check the Mail? Employers Face the Return of No-Match Letters

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In the spring of 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) renewed its practice of sending employment eligibility correction request notices (known as “no-match letters”) to employers.  The SSA had discontinued the...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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Q&A on Supporting Students Impacted by ICE Raids

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Recent raids by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Mississippi are garnering national attention. The raids were conducted on the first day of school in the area, with hundreds of children coming...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

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Sanctuary Cities in the United States: Sinking or Swimming?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is one step closer to eliminating protections availed in so-called sanctuary cities....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The Administration Will Impose Additional Duties on Imports from Mexico Starting on June 10, 2019

President Trump issued an official statement on May 30 announcing the Administration’s intention to impose an additional 5% tariff on all imports from Mexico, effective on June 10, unless the Mexican government takes more...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

President Trump Announces Plan for Immigration Reform

• On May 16, 2019, President Trump announced broad parameters of an immigration plan to address border security, interior enforcement, asylum policy, modernization of ports of entry and the current immigrant visa or “green...more

Proskauer - Proskauer For Good

How Changes in Immigration Policy Impact Pro Bono Work

U.S. immigration policy has changed quickly and substantially in the past two years. While a handful of policies have received the majority of media attention—such as the separation of families at the border—the Department of...more

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Top 10 Things Employers Need To Know About Midterm Election Results

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As many predicted, Democrats recaptured the House for the first time in eight years in yesterday’s midterm elections, while Republicans retained and strengthened their grip on the Senate. That will lead to a dynamic in...more

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Trends in Federal Immigration Enforcement and What it Means for Employers

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Over the last several months, the immigration landscape in the U.S. has changed significantly. Consequently, the risk for employers related to hiring practices has increased. ...more

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Beware of ICE in the Kitchen: the Return of Worksite Raids

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Restaurants – which historically have relied on immigrants for a large part of their labor force – have a new challenge to face when it comes to running their businesses. ...more

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District Court Preliminarily Enjoins Some Components of California Sanctuary Laws Impacting Employers

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On July 4, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice obtained a partial victory in its challenge of California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act ("Assembly Bill 450" or "AB 450") and other sanctuary laws when a California federal...more

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Is Your Construction Business Prepared and Protected for ICE Undocumented Worker Audits?

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Understand and navigate the government’s amplified focus on undocumented workers to protect your business from escalating fines, jail time, delay damages and back-charges Originally Published on ForConstructionPros.com...more

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ICE Worksite Enforcement Increases as Promised During Fiscal Year 2018

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s former acting Director, Thomas Homan, indicated last fall that he wanted to quadruple worksite enforcement, and ICE is on track to do so. ICE recently announced it performed 3,510...more

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State of the Union Address Reaffirms Newly Released Framework for Immigration Reform and Border Security

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During his January 30, 2018 State of the Union address, President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to the administration’s immigration reform and border security framework....more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The Four Pillars

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In his first State of the Union address, President Trump described four “pillars” to his immigration plan, with mixed reception. The pillars reinforce his campaign slogan to “Buy American, Hire American” and track with the...more

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Five Immigration To-Do’s for Employers in 2018

The White House and Department of Homeland Security have announced plans to change the legal immigration system in ways that could significantly impact employers with foreign workers who are managers, executives,...more

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U.S. ICE Announces Plans for More Raids on Businesses

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents targeted 98 7-Eleven stores and arrested 21 undocumented workers in raids last week. In a public statement, Thomas D. Horman, ICE Deputy Director and Senior Official...more

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