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Completing the Form I-9 for Automatic Extensions of Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouse’s EADs

Completing the Form I-9 for Automatic Extensions of Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouse’s EADs The USCIS recently issued a new policy that applies to dependent spouses with an L-2 and E-1/E-2/E-3 status. This policy was issued on November 12, 2021 and...

TPS Extended and Redesignated for Yemen by DHS

TPS Extended and Redesignated for Yemen by DHS

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TPS Extended and Redesignated for Yemen by DHS The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an extension and redesignation for Yemen. These changes would extend the eligibility period for eligible individuals with Temporary Protected...

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I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority

I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority

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I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased the fines for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) violations, making mistakes even more costly. Earlier this...

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E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS

E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS

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E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched the trial for E-Verify+. If successful, it would become the next-generation model for the federal government’s employment eligibility verification...

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DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes

DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes

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DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes The current administration has announced its intent to introduce new policies concerning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. According to the administration, these policies would streamline...

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HB 327 Could Mandate E-Verify in Ohio (1)

HB 327 Could Mandate E-Verify in Ohio

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HB 327 Could Mandate E-Verify in Ohio The Ohio House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 327 (HB 327), which would mandate employers to use the E-Verify platform. In an overwhelming 85 to 6 vote, the measure passed the House. According...

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E-Verify+ Trial Service in effect

E-Verify+ Trial Service Announced by DHS

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E-Verify+ Trial Service Announced by DHS The federal government’s online employment eligibility verification tool, E-Verify, recently introduced significant changes. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new pilot program for...

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