Category: News & Updates

Legislation Reintroduced in Senate to Mandate E-Verify for All Employers

Written on February 12, 2023.

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

Written on February 10, 2023.

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

Written on February 9, 2023.

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

Written on February 8, 2023.

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

Written on February 6, 2023.

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

Written on February 6, 2023.

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

Written on February 3, 2023.

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

Written on February 2, 2023.

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...

USCIS Extends Certain COVID-19 Flexibilities

Written on February 1, 2023.

USCIS Extends Certain COVID-19 Flexibilities February 01, 2023 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that some COVID-19 flexibilities will receive extensions through March 23, 2023. By extending these flexibilities,...

USCIS Reaches Settlement Benefitting L-2 and H-4 Spouses

Written on January 30, 2023.

USCIS Reaches Settlement Benefitting L-2 and H-4 Spouses January 30, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached a settlement that will mean significant changes in how the agency adjudicates Employment Authorization Documents...