Government agencies are increasingly auditing employers for compliance with Form I-9 employment verification requirements and Labor Condition Application (LCA) obligations related to H-1B and other work visas. These audits often come with little notice, and mishandling them may result in penalties and business disruption.
Continue Reading Responding to I-9 and LCA Audits: Employer Considerations
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.
Continue Reading Potential Immigration Impacts of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
GT Immigration and Compliance Practice attorneys Nataliya Rymer, Kathryn Schababerle, and Shaoul Aslan will discuss enforcement and compliance during this session geared towards in-house counsel, human resources executives, and hiring personnel.
Greenberg Traurig Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov will be a panelist on myLawCLE’s webinar “Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect
Continue Reading June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks
U.S. immigration laws are playing an increasingly significant role in corporate transactions, and the incoming presidential administration’s expected emphasis on immigration enforcement highlights the importance of addressing these considerations during
Continue Reading Immigration and Form I-9 Compliance Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Under the incoming Trump administration, employers should prepare for heightened immigration enforcement and a potential increase in Form I-9 audits conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department
Continue Reading Government I-9 Audits: Considerations for Employers Amid Greater Immigration Enforcement
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
Per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidance issued Sept. 5, 2023, all Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification requirements remain in effect for areas affected by the 2023 Hawaii wildfires
Continue Reading 2023 Hawaii Wildfire: Form I-9 Guidance and Case Processing Options