Category: News & Updates

SB 0508 May Restrict E-Verify Use for Illinois Employers

Written on October 16, 2024.

SB 0508 May Restrict E-Verify Use for Illinois Employers Illinois employers will soon face significant changes in the employment eligibility verification process (Form I-9). According to Senate Bill 0508 (SB 0508), only employers required by federal...

USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal Validity Period to 36 Months

Written on October 3, 2024.

USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal Validity Period to 36 Months The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced new extensions to the validity of permanent resident cards, also known as green cards. These new extensions...

DOJ Settles I-9 Discrimination Claims With Chicago Parking Management Provider

Written on September 23, 2024.

DOJ Settles I-9 Discrimination Claims With Chicago Parking Management Provider The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement agreement with a parking management company based in Chicago. This settlement addressed claims of discrimination...

USCIS Revises Regulations for OPT Eligible Students in STEM Fields

Written on September 18, 2024.

USCIS Revises Regulations for OPT Eligible Students in STEM Fields The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it will update work authorization programs for qualified F-1 students in the United States. This extension...

SB 0508 Adds Employment Protections in Illinois I-9 Process

Written on September 6, 2024.

SB 0508 Adds Employment Protections in Illinois I-9 Process Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker recently signed a bill (SB 0508) that adds new employment protections. These protections affect anyone flagged by employment eligibility verification...

USCIS Extends Expiration Date of Current Edition of the Form I-9

Written on August 19, 2024.

USCIS Extends Expiration Date of Current Edition of the Form I-9 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the expiration date of the current employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) form. The current Form I-9 is the...

USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Selections for FY 2025

Written on August 15, 2024.

USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Selections for FY 2025 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced its intention to perform another round of H-1B visa selections. With this additional round, the USCIS expects to...

HR 9023 Could Increase H-1B Visa for STEM Graduates

Written on August 8, 2024.

HR 9023 Could Increase H-1B Visa for STEM Graduates Congressman Shri Thanedar recently introduced a new bill to the U.S. Congress. The bill is HR 9023, also known as the “Keep STEM Graduates in America Act.” Congressman Thanedar said...

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...