Blog - Page 25 of 67 - I-9 Compliance

DOJ and California Youth Organization Reach Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations

Written on January 16, 2023.

DOJ and California Youth Organization Reach Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations January 16, 2023 The Justice Department has announced an agreement that settles a suit with a community organization that offered youth services in Oakland, California,...

USCIS Adjudicators Are Taking Longer To Review Applications

Written on January 16, 2023.

USCIS Adjudicators Are Taking Longer To Review Applications January 16, 2023 Many U.S. employers and foreign national employees have seen growing wait times for their applications through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In...

J-1 Students Present Opportunities for STEM Employers

Written on January 13, 2023.

J-1 Students Present Opportunities for STEM Employers January 13, 2023 The current administration has made it easier for U.S. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) businesses to hire qualified graduates and students as exchange visitors....

Key Developments in Immigration and Employment Compliance

Written on January 12, 2023.

Key Developments in Immigration and Employment Compliance January 12, 2023 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will allow Ukrainians paroled in the U.S. to receive employment authorization as of November 21, 2022. This...

DHS Proposes Significant Hike in Fees for Employment-Based Immigration

Written on January 11, 2023.

DHS Proposes Significant Hike in Fees for Employment-Based Immigration January 11, 2023 Employers may soon find themselves paying higher fees to hire foreign workers or sponsor them for permanent residence. This change is due to the Department...

DHS Publishes 2022 Year in Review

Written on January 11, 2023.

DHS Publishes 2022 Year in Review January 11, 2023 The year 2022 has proven challenging for the United States. For example, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) addressed many problems with ransomware, cyberattacks, and increased targeted...

E-Verify Is Still an Excellent Tool for Verifying Work Authorization

Written on January 10, 2023.

E-Verify Is Still an Excellent Tool for Verifying Work Authorization January 10, 2023 E-verify is one of the best ways for employers to confirm the employment eligibility of their workers. Verifying employment eligibility is necessary for workers,...

New DHS Public Charge Rule Is Now in Effect

Written on January 10, 2023.

New DHS Public Charge Rule Is Now in Effect January 10, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect on December 23, 2022. This rule returns the definition of...

DHS Re-Designates and Extends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

Written on January 9, 2023.

DHS Re-Designates and Extends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen January 9, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is extending and re-designating Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 18 months....

Visa Processing Backlogs Continue To Cause Hardships