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Last week, a federal district court in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the mass termination of parole and employment authorization for beneficiaries of the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and...more
Another potential government shutdown may be on the horizon, as we await updates on the progress of the latest funding bill. Although already passed in the House of Representatives, an extension to continue funding the...more
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a foreign state for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which is a temporary immigration benefit, and...more
The Trump administration just shortened the duration of deportation protections for certain Haitian nationals who are in the United States, and this change could impact your workplace. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...more
On Feb. 20, 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation will terminate on Aug. 3, 2025. Work authorization documents based on Haitian TPS are now auto-extended only to...more
It is widely expected that enforcement of immigration status and work authorization at the employer level will be a top priority of the federal government over the next four years. On-site visits and audits by agencies,...more
The initial weeks of President Donald Trump's second term have seen the administration enact several significant new immigration policies that have immediate implications for employers across the United States. Understanding...more
The new Administration has taken immediate and swift action with the goal of reshaping our country’s immigration policies. Employers should be aware of how these changes will affect the workplace....more
There are many questions surrounding potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids impacting the workplace, as well as a heightened prospect of being contacted by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)...more
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump returned to the presidency. Within two hours of assuming office, he executed a series of executive orders intended to carry out a restrictive and enforcement heavy immigration agenda. While...more
The transportation sector, including businesses in the infrastructure, aviation, maritime, automotive, shipping, logistics and other related industries, relies on foreign workers to meet industry demands and fill a variety of...more
President Trump’s new administration takes charge this week with a renewed focus on enforcing federal immigration law. In fact, as explained in today’s companion article, one of President Trump’s first action items on...more
During President Trump’s first hours in the White House, he issued a sweeping series of executive orders, including several regarding immigration policy: Protecting the American People Against Invasion, Securing Our Borders,...more
As required under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015, the Department of Homeland Security Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), through the Federal Register, announced increases for penalties...more
As we head into another Trump presidency later this month, many U.S. employers are wondering how the new administration’s strong stance on immigration might impact their organization, including its ability to hire and retain...more
It's no secret that President-Elect Donald Trump has intentions to carry out what he has called the largest mass deportation in U.S. history shortly after taking office. U.S. employers, particularly those in the...more
Join industry leaders Bill Riley, Morgan Bailey, and John Shofi as they share actionable insights and strategies to help your organization prepare for an anticipated increase in government worksite enforcement actions under...more
As we approach the end of the year, it’s time for employers to prepare for an important annual task—USCIS’s E-Verify record purge. Each year, the E-Verify program deletes records that are more than ten years old, often going...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - With a partial government shutdown still potentially imminent, here is an overview of the potential impacts on employers and business immigration services....more