Category: News & Updates

Senator Demands Explanation Regarding H-2B Visa Program Problems

Written on June 16, 2023.

Senator Demands Explanation Regarding H-2B Visa Program Problems A U.S. Senator has demanded that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) explain why it has not handled the H-2B visa program according to expectations. According to the Senator, this management...

Big Changes on the Way for the Employment Eligibility Verification Process in July

Written on June 15, 2023.

Big Changes on the Way for the Employment Eligibility Verification Process in July Recent announcements from the state of Florida and the federal government indicate upcoming significant changes. These changes pertain to the employment eligibility...

Understanding the Maximum Duration of Stay for H-1B and L-1 Employees

Written on June 12, 2023.

Understanding the Maximum Duration of Stay for H-1B and L-1 Employees June 12, 2023 Businesses hiring foreign national workers must understand the maximum periods of stay for their workers. This knowledge has proven crucial for employees with H-1B...

Using Authorized Representatives to Inspect Form I-9s for Remotely Onboarded Employees

Written on June 8, 2023.

Using Authorized Representatives to Inspect Form I-9s for Remotely Onboarded Employees June 8, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced when employers can expect the end of remote flexibilities for the employment eligibility...

Florida IT Provider Reaches Settlement To Resolve DOJ’s Claims of Biased Job Advertisement

Florida IT Provider Reaches Settlement To Resolve DOJ’s Claims of Biased Job Ads

Written on June 6, 2023.

Florida IT Provider Reaches Settlement To Resolve DOJ’s Claims of Biased Job Ads June 6, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement agreement with a Jacksonville, Florida-based information technology company. This agreement addresses...

DOJ Reaches Settlement Agreements With Ten Employers Over Discriminatory Job Ads

Written on June 2, 2023.

DOJ Reaches Settlement Agreements With Ten Employers Over Discriminatory Job Ads June 2, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled with ten companies over discriminatory job advertisements on a college recruitment platform. The DOJ...

FAQ for Complying With Florida’s New E-Verify Regulation

Written on May 31, 2023.

FAQ for Complying With Florida’s New E-Verify Regulation May 31, 2023 Florida’s Governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718) into law. This regulation makes several significant changes to the state’s laws concerning...

Illinois Legislature Passes Bill To Prohibit Voluntary E-Verify Use By Employers

Written on May 24, 2023.

Illinois Legislature Passes Bill To Prohibit Voluntary E-Verify Use By Employers May 24, 2023 The Illinois legislature recently passed Senate Bill 1515 and has sent it to the Governor to sign. Should the Governor sign it, the bill would amend Illinois’s...

Tips for Avoiding INA Discrimination While Complying with Form I-9 and Export Control Requirements

Written on May 23, 2023.

Tips for Avoiding INA Discrimination While Complying with Form I-9 and Export Control Requirements May 23, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a new fact sheet in April. This fact sheet clarified how to prevent discrimination in the employment...

Lawful Permanent Resident - USCIS Begins Automatic Issuance of Documentation After Notification of Changes to Status by Immigration Judge and BIA Decisions (1)

USCIS Begins Automatic Issuance of Documentation After Notification of Changes to Status by Immigration Judge and BIA Decisions

Written on May 22, 2023.

USCIS Begins Automatic Issuance of Documentation After Notification of Changes to Status by Immigration Judge and BIA Decisions May 22, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced how it would address the documentation...