The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119–21) brings important updates for U.S. employers in the area of immigration compliance.
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DHS Final Rule: Quicker and Costlier Fines for Immigration-Related Violations
On June 27, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule that compresses the civil penalty timeline under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Although the text
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E-Verify Begins Notifying Participating Employers about EAD Revocations
As of April 23, 2025, E-Verify is now notifying participating employers via Case Alerts when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revokes an employee’s Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
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The New Alien Registration Requirement: Considerations for Foreign Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Alien Registration Requirement, effective April 11, 2025, requires most noncitizens aged 14 and older who remain in the United States for over 30 days, to register and complete biometrics.
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USCIS Announces New Employment Authorization Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Under Deferred Enforced Departure
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updated procedures for certain Hong Kong residents covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). These new
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Navigating the Termination of CHNV Parole Programs: Insights on I-9 Reverification and INA Compliance for Employers
On March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of the parole processes for citizens or nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV parole programs).
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DHS Secretary Noem Rescinds Extension of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem vacated a decision by the Biden administration to extend Haiti’s Temporary Protect Status (TPS) by 18 months. The vacatur states that Haiti’s
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USCIS Memo Pauses TPS, Asylum, EAD, Other Applications from Parolees
As confirmed by several news outlets and the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association, acting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Andrew Davidson issued an internal memorandum Feb. 14, 2025, ordering an
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USCIS Increases Automatic Extension of Certain Employment Authorization Documents to 540 Days
On April 8, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a temporary final rule (TFR) that increases the automatic extension period for eligible employment authorization document (EAD) applications from
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Re-Parole Process Available for Ukrainian Citizens Effective February 2024
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to provide support to Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members through a specialized re-parole process that went into effect Feb. 27
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