On July 22, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will be adding a new field of study to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree
Continue Reading DHS Adds New STEM Field to Designated Degree Program List
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a fact sheet to guide employers on electronically completing, modifying, or retaining Form I-9. The joint guidance
Continue Reading DHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 Processing
Employers have fewer than 10 business days before they need to begin using the 8/1/2023 version of Form I-9. As reported in an August 2023 GT blog post, the
Continue Reading New Form I-9 Becomes Mandatory Nov. 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently unveiled a significant update to the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which will take effect Aug. 1, 2023. This revised version of
Continue Reading DHS Introduces New I-9 Form and Alternative Procedure for I-9 Document Examination beginning Aug. 1, 2023
Thursday, June 8, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
As of July 1, private Florida businesses that employ 25 or more people will be required to implement and use
Continue Reading June 8 Webinar | New E-Verify Law: Guidelines for Florida Employers with Over 25 Employees to Ensure Compliance by July 1
On May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1718, which, among other things, mandates E-Verify enrollment and participation for a considerable number of employers across Florida. See
Continue Reading Immigration & Compliance FAQs on the Recently Signed Florida E-Verify Enrollment Mandate for Certain Employers
Laura Foote Reiff, co-founder of the Immigration & Compliance Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will present “Navigating the Impact of Florida’s New E-Verify Mandate: Ensuring Compliance and
Continue Reading May 22: Laura Foote Reiff to Present Navigating the Impact of Florida’s New E-Verify Mandate: Ensuring Compliance and Maximizing Efficiency
Florida rang in the new year by implementing its own new E-Verify and Form I-9 documentation requirements. As of Jan. 1, 2021, Florida employers are required to retain copies of
Continue Reading Compliance Reminder: Florida Adds to Employer I-9 Obligations
On Sept. 30, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed and the president signed H.R. 8337 to keep the U.S. government operational through Dec. 11, 2020. This action will maintain vital immigration
Continue Reading Congress Passes and the President Signs the Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify Operational Thru Dec. 11, 2020 – New Premium Processing Directive
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued revised guidance on I-9 compliance in light of employer office closures around the country due to COVID-19. DHS announced that it will
Continue Reading DHS issues Guidance Relaxing Form I-9 Requirements