The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using E-verify
E-verify is a website where enrolled employers can check to see if an employee is eligible to work in the United States based on the documents they have presented. Although, employers should remember...
Rule to Remove H-1B Visa Lottery About to Go
An H-1B visa regulation that was intended to remove the existing lottery system appears to be about to go as the current administration is no longer defending the rule’s implementation.
This regulation...
Using the F-1 Student Visa to Help Reduce Labor Shortages
Every year, more than one million foreign national students enroll in American colleges and universities in order to gain valuable career opportunities and quality education. Though these...
Department of Justice Settles with Software Giant Over Employment Eligibility Verification Violations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with one of the world’s largest technology companies over violations of how it confirmed...
CDC Tightens COVID-19 Testing Requirements for All Travelers Entering the U.S
On December 2, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order that amends the requirements concerning the necessity for international...
What To Do if Your Employee Wasn’t Selected in the H-1B Lottery
Earlier this year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the completion of the FY2022 H-1B Cap-Subject lottery selection process, and after two subsequent surprise lottery...
Can H-1B Employees Work Remotely?
Since the onset of the pandemic, many employers have chosen to have their employees work remotely whenever possible; however, when a position is being performed by an H-1B visa holder, it may not be apparent whether...
Take the Opportunity to Leave Your Comments on Remote Examination of Form I-9 Documentation
All employers are required to attest to the fact that they have verified each of their employee’s identity as well as their employment eligibility. They...
White House Issues New Travel Bans for Eight Countries in Southern Africa
The Biden administration has issued a ban that prohibits individuals that have been in several of the countries of Africa within the previous 14 days. This travel ban will...
USCIS Reaches Settlement Regarding H-1B Petitions in Madkudu Case
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has entered into a settlement agreement in the case of Madkudu v. USCIS, which likely signals significant changes in the qualifications...