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The Importance of Destroying Obsolete Form I-9 Records

The Importance of Destroying Obsolete Form I-9 Records

Written on May 15, 2023.

The Importance of Destroying Obsolete Form I-9 Records May 15, 2023 All employers must process applicants through the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) steps, and part of this is maintaining the completed I-9 forms for a specific period....

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Florida House Passes Bill Mandating E-Verify for Private Employers

Florida House Passes Bill Mandating E-Verify for Private Employers

Written on May 12, 2023.

Florida House Passes Bill Mandating E-Verify for Private Employers May 12, 2023 The Florida legislature has passed a bill to expand on the E-Verify requirements from 2020. Should the governor sign and enact the bill, it would require private employers...

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DHS Announces 30-Day Grace Period After Expiration of Form I-9 Remote Inspection Flexibilities

DHS Announces 30-Day Grace Period After Expiration of Form I-9 Remote Inspection Flexibilities

Written on May 11, 2023.

DHS Announces 30-Day Grace Period After Expiration of Form I-9 Remote Inspection Flexibilities May 11, 2023 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have reaffirmed the end of the Form I-9 remote...

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USCIS Conducts Investigation into Potential Abuse of Lottery System

USCIS Conducts Investigation Into Potential Abuse of Lottery System

Written on May 10, 2023.

USCIS Conducts Investigation into Potential Abuse of Lottery System May 10, 2023 As of March 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received sufficient electronic registrations for 2024. According to the USCIS, they received...

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Federal Court Ruling Safeguards Work Authorization for H-4 Spouses

Federal Court Ruling Safeguards Work Authorization for H-4 Spouses

Written on May 8, 2023.

Federal Court Ruling Safeguards Work Authorization for H-4 Spouses May 8, 2023 The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently announced a ruling that benefits H-4 spouses. This ruling provided greater certainty and protection for...

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Florida Senate Passes Mandatory E-Verify Legislation for Private Employers

Florida Senate Passes Mandatory E-Verify Legislation for Private Employers

Written on May 5, 2023.

Florida Senate Passes Mandatory E-Verify Legislation for Private Employers May 5, 2023 The Florida Senate has passed a major immigration reform bill. Accompanied by many other provisions, this bill would mandate businesses with over 25 employees...

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USCIS Suspects Fraud in Employers’ Use of H-1B Electronic Lottery System

USCIS Suspects Fraud in Employers’ Use of H-1B Electronic Lottery System

Written on May 4, 2023.

USCIS Suspects Fraud in Employers’ Use of H-1B Electronic Lottery System May 4, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently opted to take serious fraud prevention measures in its H-1B lottery. This decision comes despite...

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Inaccurate I-94 Records Becoming Serious Issue for Employers

Inaccurate I-94 Records Becoming Serious Issue for Employers

Written on May 3, 2023.

Inaccurate I-94 Records Becoming Serious Issue for Employers May 3, 2023 Employers and their new hires have faced a significant challenge recently due to inaccuracies in foreign national workers Form I-94 records. These records mark entry and exit...

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Employers Face Major PERM Delays From Department of Labor

Employers Face Major PERM Delays From Department of Labor

Written on April 28, 2023.

Employers Face Major PERM Delays From Department of Labor April 28, 2023 The first step in employer-sponsored permanent residency applications requires labor certification. Unfortunately, this certification, or the permanent labor certification...

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DOJ Provides Fact Sheet on Preventing I-9 and Export Compliance Discrimination (2)

DOJ Provides Fact Sheet on Preventing I-9 and Export Compliance Discrimination

Written on April 27, 2023.

DOJ Provides Fact Sheet on Preventing I-9 and Export Compliance Discrimination April 27, 2023 The Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released guidance for avoiding discrimination during Employment...

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