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
If Your Business Seeks Visas for Professionals from Europe to Work in the US, Check Out the VIE Program
The VIE program is a way to hire a European professional on a J-1 “visitor exchange” visa for up to 24 months. Managed by Business France, this program offers an excellent way to get visas to work in the US, especially considering the limited number of H-1B visas that are granted. - Read More
2023 AILA PNW CLE Conference
Attorney Barbara Marcouiller has been invited to moderate a panel presentation at the AILA Washington State Chapter for the annual conference in October, 2023. - 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
Firm Founder Barbara Marcouiller to Speak at 2022 AILA NW Regional Conference
Firm founder Barbara Marcouiller will be speaking at the 2022 AILA NW Regional Conference to be held at the Portland, Oregon Convention Center from September 21-22, 2022. - Read More
Important Advisory Regarding EAD/AP Combo-Cards – New Cards May Not Be Valid for Re-Entry Into the US
Unlike previously, EAD’s now being issued are often not valid for return entry to the US. As a result, applicants for adjustment of status need to confirm re-entry authorization before traveling, or to forgo traveling outside the US. - Read More
BREAKING: Temporary Protected Status Announced for Ukrainians in the US as of March 1, 2022
Learn about the TPS requirements and benefits, which affect Ukrainians living in the US as of March 1, 2022, and which grant work authorization and prevents consequences of overstay and forced removal. - Read More
USCIS Announces New H-1B Registration Period for March 1 – March 18, 2022
USCIS announced that the next initial registration period for H-1B petitions will open at noon (ET) on March 1 and run through noon (ET) on March 18. The selection process will be a random selection as in the past. - Read More
U.S. Department of State Announces Waiver of In-Person Interview Requirement for Certain Temporary Visa Applicants
Learn about the announcement concerning the waiver of in-person interviews through the end of 2022 for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have an approved petition by USCIS. - Read More