On June 28, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule imposing increased fines on employers for failure to comply with I-9 regulations. In addition to higher fines, employers should expect an...more
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
11/7/2023
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
ESTA ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-9 ,
Green Cards ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Israel ,
L-1 Visas ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Residency Requirements ,
Sole Proprietorship ,
US Department of State ,
USCIS ,
Visa Waiver Program ,
Visas
September 2023 saw major changes and updates in the United States and around the world. The Cozen O’Connor Immigration Catch-Up this month highlights these changes and provides the details you need to determine how or if...more
10/5/2023
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Biometric Information ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
ESTA ,
Foreign Workers ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Israel ,
Refugees ,
Temporary Protected Status ,
USCIS ,
Visa Waiver Program ,
Visas
OVERVIEW-
•On May 10, 2023, Senate Bill 1718 was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
•The bill aims to target the influx of illegal immigration into the state with tougher employment requirements, including adding...more
5/16/2023
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E-Verify ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Florida ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-9 ,
Governor DeSantis ,
Immigrants ,
Labor Law Violations ,
New Legislation ,
Popular
On October 11, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DSH), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), announced that an extension of the Form I-9 flexibilities first announced in March 2020 and updated in March...more
OVERVIEW-
•The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adopted the temporary policy in response to the difficulties many individuals experienced with renewing documents during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more