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 →
In mid-October 2021, the current Secretary of the Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, confirmed in a memo that the Feds are going to cease doing worksite immigration raids and focus on more effective strategies, policies and practices. However, with raids decreasing, audits and compliance laws remain in placeRead 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 →
Employers have been required to comply with the Form I-9 practices set forth by the federal government since the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed. What is new is that in recent years there has been an uptick in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement audits,Read more →
When it comes to new hires, there is no shortage of rules and regulations for employees and employers to comply with. This sentiment holds even more true when it comes to navigating the Form I-9 and E-Verify, but there are six top points employers can get wrongRead more →
Most employers are already familiar with the Form I-9 protocol as created by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, but it is key to stay abreast of changes to the process and the form itself in an effort to stay I-9 compliant. Some important changesRead more →
As the United States enters an intense season of attracting and processing new hires, it is critical for businesses to be vigilant in observing anti-discrimination hiring laws. Some employers wrongfully believe that such laws are geared more toward employers that sponsor visas to hire foreign workers, butRead more →
Most employers are quite familiar with completing a Form I-9 for their newly hired employees, however many are struggling with understanding when it is appropriate to fill out the third section regarding reverification. In fact, completing reverification is a critical step in compliance when employees have aRead more →