New Version of Form I-9 Required Effective November 1, 2023
Effective November 1, 2023 a new Form I-9 containing an edition date of 08/01/2023 must be used by all employers. Learn about the new changes. - Read More
I-9 Remote Document Verification Has Ended – Employers Have Until August 30, 2023, to Verify Documents in Person or Under the New Optional Alternative 1 (OA1) Procedure
The temporary I-9 Covid accommodation allowing employers to verify documents remotely ended on July 31, 2023. Employers must now either conduct in-person verification of original documents by August 30 (not 31) for employees previously verified remotely, or (if they qualify), verify documents under a new process called Optional Alternative 1 (“OA1”). - Read More
Urgent Reminder: June 24th Deadline to Download Your E-Verify Records or Lose the Data
On June 24, 2023, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) will dispose of E-Verify records that are ten years old or older. This deadline affects all employers who use the E-Verify system. To ensure you retain access to this important data, you must download these records before the deadline or they will be permanently irretrievable. - Read More
USCIS New Rule Adds H-4, E, L-2 Spouses Eligible for Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization: The Change is Welcome but Insufficient
On November 12, 2021, USCIS announced a new policy granting an automatic extension of employment authorization for H-4 (spouses of H-1 workers), L-2 (spouses of L-1 employees), and spouses of E status holders. USCIS Policy Alert, PA-2021-25, November 12, 2021 (Policy Alert). The change must be noted by every employer and worker. Not being aware - Read More
Employment Authorization Announced for Venezuelans
On March 9, 2021, USCIS announced a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans for an 18-month period beginning March 9, 2021 through September 9, 2022. - Read More
USCIS Announces New Guidance for Completing Form I-9
DHS has extended the COVID-19 compliance accommodations for Form I-9, and USCIS has issued new I-9 guidance concerning employees with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and for DACA recipients. - Read More
New Executive Order August 3, 2020 – Hiring Practices of Employers with Federal Contracts or Sub-Contracts Under Scrutiny
The president orders executive department and agency review of the use of foreign workers to perform certain government contracts in 2018 and 2019 to determine whether opportunities for US workers were affected. Learn more about this order. - Read More
Temporary Suspension of In-Person Inspection of I-9 New Employee Documentation Announced By DHS
Learn about the new I-9 Compliance Procedures for new employees during the COVID-19 crisis, and what actions your company must take. - Read More
Creating a “Culture of Compliance” Immigration Crackdown Shifts to Employers
ICE shifts immigration enforcement targets to employers by significantly increasing the number of I9 audits it conducts. Homeland Security Investigations Director Benner stated on May 14, 2018 he intends to create a "culture of compliance" by instilling in employers "a reasonable expectation that they will be audited." The Associate Press reported him to state, "I think it's a game changer." Be ready. Read here to learn how to prepare. - Read More