Category: News & Updates

TPS Extended and Redesignated for Yemen by DHS

Written on July 31, 2024.

TPS Extended and Redesignated for Yemen by DHS The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an extension and redesignation for Yemen. These changes would extend the eligibility period for eligible individuals with Temporary Protected...

I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority

Written on July 25, 2024.

I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased the fines for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) violations, making mistakes even more costly. Earlier this...

E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS

Written on July 16, 2024.

E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched the trial for E-Verify+. If successful, it would become the next-generation model for the federal government’s employment eligibility verification...

USCIS Announces Extension of EADs for Some Designations

Written on July 5, 2024.

USCIS Announces Extension of EADs for Some Designations The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it would extend the validity of several employment authorization documents (EADs). This extension applies to Temporarily...

DOJ Settles With Worldwide Staffing Company Over INA Violations

Written on July 5, 2024.

DOJ Settles With Worldwide Staffing Company Over INA Violations The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reached a settlement agreement with eTeam Inc. (eTeam), a worldwide staffing agency. This agreement resolves the DOJ’s determination that...

DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes

Written on July 1, 2024.

DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes The current administration has announced its intent to introduce new policies concerning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. According to the administration, these policies would streamline...

DOJ Settles I-9 Allegations With California Staffing Agency

Written on June 28, 2024.

DOJ Settles I-9 Allegations With California Staffing Agency The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a recent settlement agreement with a California-based staffing agency. This agreement resolved the DOJ’s discrimination claims against...

HB 327 Could Mandate E-Verify in Ohio

Written on June 25, 2024.

HB 327 Could Mandate E-Verify in Ohio The Ohio House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 327 (HB 327), which would mandate employers to use the E-Verify platform. In an overwhelming 85 to 6 vote, the measure passed the House. According...

E-Verify+ Trial Service Announced by DHS

Written on June 19, 2024.

E-Verify+ Trial Service Announced by DHS The federal government’s online employment eligibility verification tool, E-Verify, recently introduced significant changes. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new pilot program for...

USCIS Expands Automatic Extensions to Employment Authorization

Written on June 14, 2024.

In early April, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new rule concerning a previous policy. This rule would maintain the current extension for specific employment authorization documents (EADs) from the traditional 180-day...