In the ever-evolving landscape of employment verification, the use of Form I-9 software programs is increasingly prevalent. These programs, often part of an HRIS (Human Resource Information System), streamline the process of...more
Once again, the H-1B cap filing season is upon us. The H-1B is a popular U.S. work visa available to highly skilled foreign nationals who are offered a qualifying position by an employer. This visa is also known as a...more
1/23/2024
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Alternative I-9 Documentation Review Procedure Available to Qualified Employers Registered With E-Verify -
In the Federal Register published on July 25, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of...more
8/1/2023
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At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented a temporary rule, allowing remote inspection of documents presented by employees if the employer was taking physical proximity...more
Not long after the president declared the country in a state of national emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) put in place the following rule...more
Q. Am I required to review I-9 documentation in person during the pandemic?...more
Q. How does the H-1B cap lottery work?
A. Once again, the H-1B cap filing season is here. The H-1B is a popular U.S. work visa available to highly skilled foreign nationals who are offered an H-1B-qualifying position by...more
Q: It is no secret that Trump and Biden have starkly different views on immigration laws and policies. Now that President Biden is in charge, how have things changed? What impact has there been on employers and their...more