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, 2023DHS
DHS Adds 8 Fields to STEM OPT Program, Expanding Opportunities for Foreign National Students
On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of eight new fields of study to the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. The OPT…
Continue Reading DHS Adds 8 Fields to STEM OPT Program, Expanding Opportunities for Foreign National StudentsCBP Launches ESTA Mobile Application
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently launched a new mobile application that allows travelers from 40 countries to submit applications for U.S. travel through their smartphones and tablets. The Electronic…
Continue Reading CBP Launches ESTA Mobile ApplicationForm I-9: Sunsetting of COVID-19 Temporary Flexibilities and the Use of Authorized Representatives
Employers must act swiftly to complete in-person physical inspection of identity and employment verification documents for those remotely reviewed during the flexibility period. …
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DHS Announces Parole Extension for Certain Ukrainian Nationals in the United States
On March 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an automatic extension of parole for certain Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members. DHS will consider extended parole…
Continue Reading DHS Announces Parole Extension for Certain Ukrainian Nationals in the United StatesGT Immigration Policy Briefings | January 2023
FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 3, 2023
Legislative Update
- We are monitoring the seating of the 118th Congress, including the leadership and committee assignments, and will have a fuller
DHS Announces Additional Guidance to Worksite Enforcement Initiatives Announced in 2021 – New Authority to Grant Employment Authorization and Deferred Status to Certain Vulnerable Employees
DHS has announced additional guidance and protocols related to protecting workers involved in worksite investigations.
Continue Reading DHS Announces Additional Guidance to Worksite Enforcement Initiatives Announced in 2021 – New Authority to Grant Employment Authorization and Deferred Status to Certain Vulnerable Employees
Venezuela Program Expanded to Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua – 30,000 Per Month for All Countries
The Biden administration has announced the expansion of its Venezuela Parole program to three additional countries – Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua. On Jan. 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced…
Continue Reading Venezuela Program Expanded to Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua – 30,000 Per Month for All CountriesGT Immigration Policy Briefings | December 2022
FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 6, 2022
Legislative Update
- On the Omnibus front, Sens. Thom Tillis and Kyrsten Sinema have leaked a potential DACA/Border fix. It looks like the time to
GT Immigration Policy Briefings | October 2022
FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 3, 2022
DHS
- TPS for Burma extended 18 months
- Extended from 11/26/2022 through 5/25/2024
- Notice will be published in the Federal Register on 9/27/2022