Category: News & Updates

Florida Strengthens Enforcement of State’s E-Verify Law for Private Employers

Written on January 19, 2023.

Florida Strengthens Enforcement of State’s E-Verify Law for Private Employers January 19, 2023 Florida has increased enforcement activity on companies not complying with state-mandated E-verify requirements. This requirement includes non-profit...

USCIS Implements Final Phase of Premium Processing for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

Written on January 18, 2023.

USCIS Implements Final Phase of Premium Processing for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions January 18, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will implement the final phase of its premium processing expansion...

USCIS Expected To Issue Fewer Employment-Based Green Cards in 2023

Written on January 17, 2023.

USCIS Expected To Issue Fewer Employment-Based Green Cards in 2023 January 17, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a record number of employment-based permanent resident cards (green cards) over the previous two fiscal...

Proposed USCIS Fee Increases Could Have an Adverse Effect on Employers

Written on January 17, 2023.

Proposed USCIS Fee Increases Could Have an Adverse Effect on Employers January 17, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. This proposal would significantly increase fees for most...

DOJ and California Youth Organization Reach Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations

Written on January 16, 2023.

DOJ and California Youth Organization Reach Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations January 16, 2023 The Justice Department has announced an agreement that settles a suit with a community organization that offered youth services in Oakland, California,...