Category: News & Updates

USCIS Provides Form I-9 Guidance for Employers Affected by the Hawaii Wildfires

Written on September 22, 2023.

USCIS Provides Form I-9 Guidance for Employers Affected by the Hawaii Wildfires September 22, 2023 Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance due to the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. This notice addressed local...

DHS Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status Status for South Sudan

DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS Status for South Sudan

Written on September 21, 2023.

DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS Status for South Sudan September 21, 2023 The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has redesignated and extended South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This designation grants qualifying...

DHS Reforms to H-2 Visa Program Clears White House Review

Written on September 20, 2023.

DHS Reforms to H-2 Visa Program Clears White House Review September 20, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently proposed a rule to modernize and reform the H-2A and 2B nonimmigrant worker programs. Since its proposal, the White...

Avoid Pitfalls When Using New Remote I-9 Verification Policies

Written on September 19, 2023.

Avoid Pitfalls When Using New Remote I-9 Verification Policies September 19, 2023 Employers using E-Verify and maintaining good standing can complete the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) remotely. However, employers must ensure they...

DOJ Lawsuit Addresses INA Violations and Regulation Misunderstandings

Written on September 18, 2023.

DOJ Lawsuit Addresses INA Violations and Regulation Misunderstandings September 18, 2023 The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently sued a major spaceship manufacturing company. According to the case, the company violated the Immigration...

New Form I-9 Version Will Soon Become Mandatory

Written on September 14, 2023.

New Form I-9 Version Will Soon Become Mandatory September 14, 2023 Last month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version of the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). Until November 1, 2023, employers...

STEM Designated Degree List Expansion Benefits Employers

Written on September 13, 2023.

STEM Designated Degree List Expansion Benefits Employers September 13, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently updated the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program. On July 12, 2023,...

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...