marymae, Author at I-9 Compliance

Georgia University Settles Alleged Discrimination Against Non-U.S. Citizens

Written on September 11, 2023.

Georgia University Settles Alleged Discrimination Against Non-U.S. Citizens September 11, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it reached a settlement agreement with a Georgia-based university. This suit addressed allegations...

Form I-9 Grace Period for COVID-19 Remote Flexibilities Have Expired

Written on September 8, 2023.

Form I-9 Grace Period for COVID-19 Remote Flexibilities Have Expired September 08, 2023 The temporary remote flexibilities introduced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 20, 2020, ended on July 31, 2023. In addition, the grace...

USCIS Faces Lawsuit Due to Actions Against Suspected H-1B Fraud

Written on September 7, 2023.

USCIS Faces Lawsuit Due to Actions Against Suspected H-1B Fraud September 07, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has taken steps to challenge certain petitions and issue denials based on suspicions of fraud in the H-1B...

Automatic 540-Day Extensions of EAD Renewals Expire Soon

Automatic 540-Day Extensions of EADs Renewals Expire Soon

Written on September 4, 2023.

Automatic 540-Day Extensions of EADs Renewals Expire Soon September 04, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a temporary final rule in May 2022. This rule increased the duration of automatic extensions of employment...

DHS Renews and Redesignates Sudan TPS

Written on August 31, 2023.

DHS Renews and Redesignates Sudan TPS August 31, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently extended and redesignated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan. This decision will provide qualifying Sudanese beneficiaries an additional...

CIS Ombudsman Clarifies EAD Timeline For F-1 Students

Written on August 29, 2023.

CIS Ombudsman Clarifies EAD Timeline For F-1 Students August 29, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a reminder for students returning to colleges and universities across the United States. This announcement...