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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS... more +
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
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Best Practices for I-9 Compliance in 2024

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USCIS introduced a new Form I-9 to a single-sided sheet. All employers MUST now use the form version released in August 2023. The form is now available in fillable form on tablets and mobile devices...more

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The Ultimate I-9 Form FAQ: Get All Your Questions Answered Here

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the I-9 Form? Fret not, as we’ve got you covered with this ultimate FAQ guide!...more

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Avoiding Penalties and Audits: Understanding the Benefits of Electronic I-9 Compliance

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Are you familiar with the I-9 Form? It may sound like just another piece of paperwork, but for employers in the United States, it carries significant weight. The I-9 Form is a crucial document used to verify an employee’s...more

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International Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 2: Document Requirements

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The first installment in this series discussing the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program identified the challenge and a potential solution for foreign entrepreneurs to legally enter the United States to develop a...more

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USCIS: No Supporting Docs Needed to Update Gender on Immigration Forms

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USCIS announced that it is no longer necessary to provide supporting documentation to change or update a prior gender selection on immigration forms. The intention is to “reduce barriers to travel, employment, services, and...more

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Selecting Gender on USCIS Forms

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On March 31, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is revising the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that benefit requestors may select their gender on USCIS forms (or change a prior gender...more

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USCIS Ends Pandemic-Related Flexible Deadlines

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On March 23, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) terminated its COVID-19-related policy extending deadlines to respond to USCIS notices. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS - ...more

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DHS Announces That Employers Should Continue to Use the Current I-9 Form After the Oct 31, 2022, Expiration

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The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced on October 11 that employers should continue to use the current I-9 form after the October 31, 2022, expiration date. DHS will advise when the new I-9 form is...more

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The Top 16 Workplace Law Stories from November 2021

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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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Employment Authorization Documentation Delays

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced on August 19, 2020, that foreign nationals may present evidence of employment authorization (Form I-797, Notice of Action) approval instead of an actual...more

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USCIS Issues New Form I-9

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On March 8, 2013, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) issued a new Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Employers may use the new form on or after March 8, 2013, and must use it for any new...more

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