Category: News & Updates

Asylum Groups Claim Work Permit Case Is Not “Moot” Due to Change in Regulations

Written on November 13, 2022.

Asylum Groups Claim Work Permit Case Is Not “Moot” Due to Change in Regulations November 13, 2022 Organizations representing asylum seekers are attempting to continue a case in the US District Court for the District of Maryland. According to the...

Important Considerations for Employers in Light of Fifth Circuit’s DACA Ruling

Written on November 11, 2022.

Important Considerations for Employers in Light of Fifth Circuit’s DACA Ruling November 11, 2022 The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has recently upheld a district court’s decision that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...

New Study Supports Expanding Access to Work Permits for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

Written on November 10, 2022.

New Study Supports Expanding Access to Work Permits for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders November 10, 2022 According to a recent study, the United States would gain considerable economic advantages by expanding its work authorizations for the spouses...

What To Expect if Your Company Is Audited by ICE

Written on November 10, 2022.

What To Expect if Your Company Is Audited by ICE November 10, 2022 Employers must complete Form I-9 for every employee they hire. This form confirms the employment eligibility of the individuals they hire. Furthermore, employers must carefully...

DHS Begins Partial Implementation of Final Rule on DACA

Written on November 10, 2022.

DHS Begins Partial Implementation of Final Rule on DACA November 10, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) final rule for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) took effect on October 31, 2022. With it implemented, DACA will...

DOL Announces Final Rule To Amend H-2A Visa Program

Written on November 9, 2022.

DOL Announces Final Rule To Amend H-2A Visa Program November 9, 2022 The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a final rule that amends H-2A temporary labor certification regulations. The changes intend to protect agricultural workers...

What Is the Difference Between a Work Permit and a Business Visa?

Written on November 8, 2022.

What Is the Difference Between a Work Permit and a Business Visa? November 8, 2022 Employers will sometimes have their employees travel to different countries for various business purposes, such as for training, work projects, and attending a conference....

Should Employers Prepare for the End of I-9 Remote Flexibilities?

Written on November 8, 2022.

Should Employers Prepare for the End of I-9 Remote Flexibilities? November 8, 2022 With Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) once again extending its policy for remote examination of the employment eligibility verification process (Form I-9),...

How National Interest Waivers Offer an Alternative to PERM Certification

Written on November 7, 2022.

How National Interest Waivers Offer an Alternative to PERM Certification November 7, 2022 It is crucial for employers looking to hire immigrant workers to understand the labor certification process, otherwise known as PERM. For most forms of employment-based...

H-2A Program Revisions Could Increase Burden on Employers

Written on November 7, 2022.

H-2A Program Revisions Could Increase Burden on Employers November 7, 2022 The revisions to the H-2A visa program, which will take effect on November 14, are expected to make the program more difficult for the many agricultural employers who depend...