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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS... more +
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
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Navigating the Digital Landscape of Employee Verification

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Tired of the constant I-9 updates? Wondering about Virtual I-9 verification? HR professionals have been on a wild ride lately. From new forms to stricter deadlines, the USCIS seems to have a never-ending supply of changes....more

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Illinois Enacts Additional Employee Protections on Employers’ E-Verify Use

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an amendment to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act that provides additional employee protections regarding employers’ use of E-Verify. The amendment’s effective date is...more

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USCIS Trial Launch of E-Verify+: What Employers Need to Know

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a trial launch of E-Verify+ on May 29, 2024. This trial will enable E-Verify to conduct testing and receive feedback to refine the E-Verify+ product before releasing...more

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Department of Homeland Security Increases Automatic Extension Period for Certain Employment Authorization Documents from 180 Days...

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On April 8, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security issued a Temporary Final Rule increasing the automatic extension period for expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) of renewal applicants who have filed Form...more

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Valentines Day Glitch: E-Verify Photo-Match Mayem

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On the morning of February 14, 2024, several clients reached out after encountering issues with the photo matching tool in E-Verify. They reported discrepancies where the photos transmitted by E-Verify did not align with the...more

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Immigration Alert: TPS Beneficiaries Re-Registration Period Extended

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On September 8, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was extending the re-registration period for beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the designations of El Salvador, Haiti,...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Cozen O'Connor Immigration Catch Up: October 2023

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October 2023 not only provided amazing Halloween costumes but big updates to the United States and global immigration. The Cozen O’Connor catch-up this month highlights these changes and provides the details you need to...more

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New Form I-9 Required Starting November 1, 2023‎

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On August 1, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released a new Form I-9 that employers must use to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees. The new form recognizes...more

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All Employers Must Use New I-9 Form Starting November 1: Best Practices for Employers to Maximize Compliance

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Federal immigration officials made critical changes over the summer to modernize the I-9 employment verification process, not only announcing a new I-9 Form but providing a remote verification alternative for qualified...more

Miller & Martin PLLC

The New Form I-9 Is Here - Are You Using It?

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In July, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new Form I-9 that employers must use beginning November 1, 2023.  Compared with the older Form I-9 (Rev. 10/21/19), the new form has been...more

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Navigating Corporate Risk: The Imperative of Thorough H-1B Program Audits

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In the realm of corporate risk, immigration-related concerns often take a back seat. But a closer look at the current Administration’s actions reveals where priorities lie and which industries, sectors, and companies may be...more

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USCIS to Revert to 180-day EAD Automatic Extension Starting October 26, 2023

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On May 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a rule temporarily increasing the Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants. Under the temporary...more

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USCIS Launches New Form I-9, Alternative Procedure for Virtual Documentation Inspection

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched a new Form I-9 for employers verifying employment eligibility and announced a new alternative procedure permitting certain employers to inspect employees’...more

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A New Option: Virtual I-9 Inspections

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Effective August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has amended the I-9 Form. One of the most notable changes includes a checkbox allowing employers enrolled in E-Verify to indicate they have...more

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DHS Advances Remote I-9 Document Pilot Program for Non-E-Verify Employers

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Last month, DHS announced E-Verify employers would be eligible to utilize an alternative remote document verification procedure when completing Section 2 of Form I-9, starting August 1, 2023. Only a few days later, DHS...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Attention On-Boarding Managers: A New Form I-9 and New Options for Verifying Employment Eligibility (but There’s a Catch …)

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When the pandemic abruptly shifted many employment relationships from offices and other physical workplaces to remote environments, many governmental and regulatory authorities responded by modifying existing protocols to...more

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Significant Changes to the I-9 Process

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Updates Include a New Form and Long-Awaited Remote Verification Procedures - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently issued a new version of Form I-9, Employment...more

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Update: New Form I-9 and Rule for Remote Inspection of Documents

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Effective August 1, 2023, employers participating in E-Verify in good standing have the option to conduct remote inspections of Form I-9 documents, pursuant to the federal Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new rule....more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

New Form I-9 and Procedures for U.S. Employers: Does Your Business Qualify to Examine Documents Remotely?

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Employers are required to use the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) to verify the identity and employment authorization for...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: August 2023

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023: JOLTS Report – Job Openings Decreased by 34k in June, Rate Steady at 5.8% Official logo for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)The number of job openings in June was 9,582,000 – a small...more

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New I-9 Form and Updated Compliance

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Most of our readers are aware of the fact that the COVID era policy which allowed employers to remotely examine documentation provided by employees for completing the form I-9 ended as of July 31, 2023. All employers will now...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DHS Releases New Form I-9 and Video Verification Procedure: Guidance and Checklists for Busy Employers

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On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) released a new Form I-9. The previous one was issued in 2019 and expires on October 31, 2023.  In addition, DHS recently announced enhanced remote...more

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Virtual Form I-9 Inspection Pilot Program for Non-E-Verify Employers

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On August 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new Pilot Program for virtual Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification inspections that would apply to employers not currently enrolled in E-Verify....more

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DHS Introduces Alternative Remote I-9 Verification Procedure and New Form I-9

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While recent changes to the I-9 process may affect select employers, the release of a new I-9 form will present changes to all employers. Qualifying employers are able to utilize an alternative verification procedure to...more

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