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Employers who have been abiding by the temporary policy changes in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s I-9 protocols should take note that temporary acceptance of some expired documents for the Form I-9 ends in May 2022. Additionally, DHS has issued a July deadline for allRead more →

The announcement that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are allowing eligible individuals a conditional permanent resident extension to 24 months is another change to the growing number of changes to some Form I-9 practices due to pandemic challenges, which can be overwhelming to employers already doingRead more →

As the world watches Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfold, the Department of Homeland Security has announced temporary protected status for Ukraine citizens currently in the U.S. This type of designation is typically only given in the event of either an environmental disaster, armed conflict, or temporary andRead more →

Since the passing of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the federal government has had mandates in place to help with verifying identification and employment authorization, but it leaves many employers wondering how a modern workforce can comply with I-9 rules developed in the 1980s,Read more →

In today’s world, conscientious employers are already paying close attention to how to be compliant with Form I-9 guidelines, but the success of their efforts is more important than ever with fines for I-9 violations increasing. In October 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made anRead more →

Employers have a lot of responsibility on a daily basis, and being aware of recent employment authorization extensions announced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in November of 2021 is important to be aware of. These changes affect primarily some H-4, E, and L nonimmigrant dependentRead more →