DOJ and California Youth Organization Reach Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations
January 16, 2023
The Justice Department has announced an agreement that settles a suit with a community organization that offered youth services in Oakland, California,...
USCIS Adjudicators Are Taking Longer To Review Applications
January 16, 2023
Many U.S. employers and foreign national employees have seen growing wait times for their applications through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In...
J-1 Students Present Opportunities for STEM Employers
January 13, 2023
The current administration has made it easier for U.S. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) businesses to hire qualified graduates and students as exchange visitors....
Key Developments in Immigration and Employment Compliance
January 12, 2023
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will allow Ukrainians paroled in the U.S. to receive employment authorization as of November 21, 2022. This...
DHS Proposes Significant Hike in Fees for Employment-Based Immigration
January 11, 2023
Employers may soon find themselves paying higher fees to hire foreign workers or sponsor them for permanent residence. This change is due to the Department...
DHS Publishes 2022 Year in Review
January 11, 2023
The year 2022 has proven challenging for the United States. For example, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) addressed many problems with ransomware, cyberattacks, and increased targeted...
E-Verify Is Still an Excellent Tool for Verifying Work Authorization
January 10, 2023
E-verify is one of the best ways for employers to confirm the employment eligibility of their workers. Verifying employment eligibility is necessary for workers,...
New DHS Public Charge Rule Is Now in Effect
January 10, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. This rule returns the definition of...
DHS Re-Designates and Extends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
January 9, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is extending and re-designating Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 18 months....
Visa Processing Backlogs Continue To Cause Hardships
January 9, 2023
Slowly, offices have begun returning to somewhat normal routines after the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the agencies responsible for issuing visas and...