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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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H-1B Employers Beware: An Employer’s Step-By-Step Guide to Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) Site Visits

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If you’ve “won” the H-1B lottery and are fortunate enough to have key foreign national workers at your organization, you may think your worries are over – but a recent trend may mean you’ll get a site visit at your workplace...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your April To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the Trump administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...more

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[Webinar] Work Visas in a Shifting Landscape – What’s Changing for Employers in 2025? - March 19th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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The ever-changing landscape of employment-based immigration continues to pose challenges for U.S. employers. With increased scrutiny on foreign national workers, compliance audits, and evolving nonimmigrant visa policies,...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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[Webinar] Demystifying the 2025 H-2B Visa Program: What Seasonal Employers Need to Know - August 27th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST

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One of the most pressing issues facing seasonal businesses continues to be labor – specifically how to secure reliable employees to fill seasonal and permanent needs. Advertising does not always work and if you are lucky...more

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[Webinar] The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Navigating the H-1B Visa in 2024 - February 22nd, 10:00 am PT

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This complimentary webinar will be led by Richard M. Green, Partner & Chair of CDF's Immigration Practice Group, and will delve into the critical aspects of the H-1B visa. This webinar will explore general eligibility, recent...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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Equity in Employment: How to Avoid Discrimination While Ensuring Form I-9 Compliance

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The fine line between following proper hiring procedures and promoting fairness and inclusivity requires a seasoned HR professional who understands not only the nuance of hiring in today’s world but also has a legal mind for...more

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The New Form I-9 Is Here - Are You Using It?

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In July, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new Form I-9 that employers must use beginning November 1, 2023.  Compared with the older Form I-9 (Rev. 10/21/19), the new form has been...more

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ICE Sunsets Form I-9 COVID Flexibilities – Employers Required to Comply by August 30, 2023

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All U.S. employers are required to complete Form I-9 for employees hired to work in the United States. This form serves to verify an employee’s identity and ability to work in the U.S. Within 72 hours of hire, an...more

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H-1B Visa Eligibility and Registration

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H-1B status is reserved for professionals with a bachelors or higher degree or foreign equivalent performing a job that requires a degree in a specific field (a “specialty occupation”). ...more

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Impact of Senate Bill 1718 on Private Employers

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On May 10, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718), which amends various Florida statutes to address provisions related to individuals in Florida who may be unauthorized aliens. In this...more

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Where the Traditional HR Suite is Falling Short: Ensuring Compliance Across Borders

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How to complete forms properly, save time on the review process, and ensure compliance during the hiring process! HR teams worldwide are reaping the benefits of the shift to a remote and hybrid work model; hiring from a...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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Flexible I-9 Rules for Remote Workers Extended Through October

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In a surprise move, federal immigration officials recently announced that they will permit remote review of new hires’ I-9 documentation for those who work exclusively in a remote setting due to COVID-19 related precautions...more

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November 2021 Visa Bulletin Signals Severe Retrogression for Indian EB-3 Visas

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Each month, the U.S. Department of State’s Visa Office (V.O.) compiles an update to the “waiting list” for immigrants from countries subject to the quota system under the Immigration and Nationality Act....more

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[Webinar] State of Play in U.S. Immigration Law: Adjudicatory and Enforcement Trends - October 27th, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm CT

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Please join us for a panel discussion with industry-leading immigration lawyers, in-house experts and former government officials on the top issues that employers should focus on to attract and retain international executives...more

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March 2021 Immigration Alert

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USCIS’s FY 2022 H-1B Cap Electronic Registration Begins Beginning 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) on March 9, 2021, until 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) on March 25, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will...more

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Signs of Spring: Fresh Looks at I-9 Compliance

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As the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues a new version of its Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, employers have the opportunity to revisit and examine their compliance practices. Starting on...more

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New Form for New Hires— Employer Must Start Using New I-9 Form by May 1, 2020

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After months of confusion and pain surrounding the topic of independent contractors, we are practically giddy as we send this short and unambiguous legal update: Employers must start using the updated I-9 form issued by the...more

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Now Available for Immediate Use – Revised I-9

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has officially rolled out a new version of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. The new form (edition 10/21/2019) replaces the prior version (edition...more

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Is Immigration Reform Needed and Why Should Financial Institutions Care?

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On April 18, 2017, President Trump signed the Buy American and Hire American (BAHA) Presidential Executive Order. The mandate is designed to create higher wages and employment rates for U.S. workers by administering and...more

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The Time to Comply is Now: The New “I-9 Sheriff” is in Town!

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As we have previously informed our readers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued yet another update to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Employment Eligibility Verification Form (commonly...more

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Who Should Eye Your I-9s?

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Our readers should be well aware that every newly-hired employee in the United States must complete a Form I-9 and present supporting documentation confirming their ability to legally work in the job they are being hired...more

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The New Form I-9

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version of the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9), which is effective immediately. Employers may continue to use the current Form I-9...more

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