Temporary COVID-19 Flexibility Ending July 31st, 2023
February 14, 2023
The current administration recently announced that the national emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic would end this May after starting in March 2020. As a result, the Department...
Department of Homeland Security Sharply Increases I-9 Penalties for 2023
February 13, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has increased fines for violations of employment eligibility verification requirements (Form I-9) and for hiring...
Legislation Reintroduced in Senate to Mandate E-Verify for All Employers
February 12, 2023
A Senator has reintroduced legislation that would help businesses comply with immigration laws. If passed, the Accountability Through Electronic Verification...
Florida Takes Action Against Companies That Failed to Comply With E-Verify Mandate
February 10, 2023
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has provided a follow-up on the required affidavits from six companies. In this case, these businesses...
The Details on Tennessee’s Revised E-Verify Regulations
February 9, 2023
E-Verify is a web-based program that helps employers confirm the documentation their employees present to verify their employment eligibility. Federal law only requires...
What Employers Should Know About Preparing for ICE Investigations in 2023
February 8, 2023
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) protect the United States from illegal immigration...
Immigration Developments Affecting Employers in 2023
February 6, 2023
Over a month into the new year, the government has continued addressing the many challenges that the employment-based immigration system faces. In addition to considerable processing...
USCIS Announces Redesigned EADs and Green Cards
February 6, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced redesigned permanent resident cards, commonly known as green cards, and employment authorization documents (EADs)....
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period for FY 2024 Opens March 1st, 2023
February 3, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the registration schedule for the fiscal year 2024 (FY 2024) H-1B cap season. The...
USCIS Announces 48-Month Receipt Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents Filing Form I-829 or I-751
February 2, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced it will extend the validity of receipt notices for conditional...