How To Prepare for ICE Form I-9 Inspections
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ICE’s mission is to protect the United States from cross-border crime and from illegal immigration...
DHS Proposal for Virtual Form I-9 Review Is Soon to Come
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it intends to issue a rule sometime this month that will give options for virtually examining documents when reviewing Form I-9...
The Future of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Form I-9, which employers are required to complete to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees, has been revised and updated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
Extensions to Employment Authorization Create Increased Complexity Complying With Form I-9 Requirements
Due to labor shortages increasing hiring difficulties for many employers, many employers have switched their efforts to hire foreign national...
Form I-9 Compliance Pitfalls To Avoid
On October 31, 2022, Form I-9 Covid-19 accommodations will expire. Many employers already have some difficulties staying compliant with regulations when completing Form I-9 for their employees. With Covid-19...
Updating the Form I-9 for Employees Benefitting From 540 Day Auto-Extensions
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services and the Department of Homeland Security have published a temporary final rule that extends certain renewal applicants’...
Recent DHS Changes to Pandemic Related Flexibilities for Form I-9
Soon after The U.S. declared a state of national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security instituted new rules to help combat the spread...
USCIS Proposes Newly Updated Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a proposal for a newly updated version of the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification in the Federal Register. USCIS is inviting the public...
Staffing Firm Receives $1.5 Million Fine for Form I-9 Violations
A recent case involving an employer that operates in Oregon and Washington highlights the importance of following the rules when completing Form I-9. This employer was found not to...
USCIS Provides Guidance For Using Native American Tribal Documents to Complete the Form I-9
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced that it has provided newly updated guidance for completion of the Form...