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I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority

Written on July 25, 2024.

I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased the fines for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) violations, making mistakes even more costly. Earlier this...

E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS

Written on July 16, 2024.

E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched the trial for E-Verify+. If successful, it would become the next-generation model for the federal government’s employment eligibility verification...

USCIS Announces Extension of EADs for Some Designations

Written on July 5, 2024.

USCIS Announces Extension of EADs for Some Designations The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it would extend the validity of several employment authorization documents (EADs). This extension applies to Temporarily...

DOJ Settles With Worldwide Staffing Company Over INA Violations

Written on July 5, 2024.

DOJ Settles With Worldwide Staffing Company Over INA Violations The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reached a settlement agreement with eTeam Inc. (eTeam), a worldwide staffing agency. This agreement resolves the DOJ’s determination that...

DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes

Written on July 1, 2024.

DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes The current administration has announced its intent to introduce new policies concerning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. According to the administration, these policies would streamline...

DOJ Settles I-9 Allegations With California Staffing Agency

Written on June 28, 2024.

DOJ Settles I-9 Allegations With California Staffing Agency The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a recent settlement agreement with a California-based staffing agency. This agreement resolved the DOJ’s discrimination claims against...

HB 327 Could Mandate E-Verify in Ohio

Written on June 25, 2024.

HB 327 Could Mandate E-Verify in Ohio The Ohio House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 327 (HB 327), which would mandate employers to use the E-Verify platform. In an overwhelming 85 to 6 vote, the measure passed the House. According...

DOJ Settles Claims of I-9 Violations With Home Healthcare Company

Written on June 6, 2024.

DOJ Settles Claims of I-9 Violations With Home Healthcare Company The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it reached an agreement to settle allegations against a home healthcare provider. According to the settlement, the provider discriminated...

USCIS Announced H-2B Cap Reached for Early Second Half of 2024 Fiscal Year

Written on May 24, 2024.

USCIS Announced H-2B Cap Reached for Early Second Half of 2024 Fiscal Year The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it received enough petitions to reach the H-2B supplemental visa cap. Interested parties could...

DOJ Settles With Texas Staffing Company Over Alleged I-9 Violations

Written on May 20, 2024.

DOJ Settles With Texas Staffing Company Over Alleged I-9 Violations The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reached an agreement with a Texas-based staffing company. This settlement addresses the company’s alleged employment eligibility verification...

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