Category: News & Updates

Florida’s Governor Signs Mandatory E-Verify Bill Into Law

Written on May 20, 2023.

Florida’s Governor Signs Mandatory E-Verify Bill Into Law May 20, 2023 Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has signed SB 1718 into law, amending E-Verify requirements. It would make sweeping changes to immigration laws and significantly impact...

Next Steps for Employers to Prepare for the End of I-9 Flexibilities

Written on May 18, 2023.

Next Steps for Employers to Prepare for the End of I-9 Flexibilities May 18, 2023 Significant changes are coming soon for employers that have availed themselves of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) flexibilities for employment eligibility...

USCIS Issues Federal Register Notice Extending DED and Employment Authorization for Hong Kong Residents

Written on May 17, 2023.

USCIS Issues Federal Register Notice Extending DED and Employment Authorization for Hong Kong Residents May 17, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently posted a Federal Register notice extending and expanding Deferred...

DOL Modernizes PERM Application Process

Written on May 16, 2023.

DOL Modernizes PERM Application Process May 16, 2023 Employers hiring foreign national workers to work in the U.S. must obtain a permanent labor certification (PERM) from the Department of Labor (DOL). However, this process often proved complicated...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...