Most employers are well aware that they are responsible for the completion of Forms I-9 for their own employees. What companies should also consider is that U.S. Immigration and Customs
Continue Reading I-9 Compliance Redefined: Avoiding Pitfalls Involving Vendors and Contractors
The American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA), through its Verification and Documentation Liaison Committee (“Verification Committee”) recently issued an FAQ compiling updated information related to employment verification (I-9) compliance requirements during
Continue Reading Available Options for Completing Form I-9 in Remote-Work Scenarios
Effective Nov. 21, 2022, USCIS announced that certain Afghan and Ukrainian beneficiaries paroled into the United States are employment authorized incident to parole. These beneficiaries do not need USCIS approval
Continue Reading Certain Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees Employment Authorized Incident to Parole
Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers found the extensive and nuanced Form I-9 and Public Access File (PAF) compliance requirements challenging. Once the pandemic set in
Continue Reading Public Access File and I-9 Compliance in the Post-COVID Environment
Due to an immigration application backlog, which was worsened by the pandemic’s adverse effects on USCIS and the nearly four-month office closure of Application Support Centers (ASCs) and Field Offices,
Continue Reading Long Delays for Work Permits for L, H, and E Spouses Are Over
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
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