Category: News & Updates

Retailer Sues DOJ to Stop Form I-9 Violation Proceedings

Written on July 6, 2023.

Retailer Sues DOJ to Stop Form I-9 Violation Proceedings July 6, 2023 The world’s largest retailer has requested that a federal judge issue an injunction. In it, the retailer wants the Department of Justice’s Office of the Chief Administrative...

DOL Announces Postponement of Prevailing Wage Increase

Written on July 6, 2023.

DOL Announces Postponement of Prevailing Wage Increase July 6, 2023 The Departments of Homeland Security, Labor, and State have issued new regulatory agendas for each agency’s plans and timelines for the upcoming months. One notable development...

DOJ Settles Colorado Staffing Agency’s I-9 Discrimination Allegations

Written on July 4, 2023.

DOJ Settles Colorado Staffing Agency’s I-9 Discrimination Allegations July 4, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reached a new settlement agreement with a California-based staffing agency. This agreement addresses allegations of discrimination...

USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Changes for Several Statuses

Written on July 3, 2023.

USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Changes for Several Statuses July 3, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new expansion to its premium processing offerings. According to the announcement, the USCIS has made...

USCIS Updates Guidance for Compelling Circumstances Employment Authorization Documents

Written on June 30, 2023.

USCIS Updates Guidance for Compelling Circumstances Employment Authorization Documents June 30, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided new guidance for employment authorization documents (EAD). The announcement...

DHS Rescinds Termination of TPS Status for Several Countries

Written on June 29, 2023.

DHS Rescinds Termination of TPS Status for Several Countries The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to rescind the termination of several Temporary Protected Statuses (TPS). The list includes El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua,...

USCIS Releases Report About FY 2022 H-1B Visa Allocations

Written on June 27, 2023.

USCIS Releases Report About FY 2022 H-1B Visa Allocations June 27, 2023 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new report on the number and distribution of H-1B visa approvals. This report provided considerable...

DOJ Settles I-9 Discrimination Claims With Pizza Franchisee

Written on June 22, 2023.

DOJ Settles I-9 Discrimination Claims With Pizza Franchisee The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced another settlement agreement. This settlement resolves immigration discrimination claims directed at a Maryland-based pizza franchisee. According...

House Considers Amended Version of Dignity Act

Written on June 21, 2023.

House Considers Amended Version of Dignity Act The U.S. House of Representatives is considering H.R. 3599, an updated version of the Dignity Act. Reps María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the bill. The Act intends to...

For How Long Should Employers Retain the Form I-9?

Written on June 20, 2023.

For How Long Should Employers Retain the Form I-9? Employers often mark summer as the time to review and purge unnecessary documents, such as personnel files. This annual purge typically takes place in July and involves evaluating Form I-9s. Due...