The E-Verify system is officially back online and will continue to remain online for the duration of the government shutdown; it may be time to catch up on any employment verification cases that were delayed during the outage.
Continue Reading E-Verify Is Back Online — Employer Considerations
Employers that received a Final Nonconfirmation (FNC) result from E-Verify for certain cases between April 9 and May 5, 2025, may have to take corrective action due to a recently reported system error.
Continue Reading DHS: E-Verify System Error May Require Employer Correction
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).
Continue Reading E-Verify Begins Notifying Participating Employers about EAD Revocations
A growing number of states are considering legislation that would require more employers to use E-Verify, the federal system used to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. These proposals suggest a broader trend toward increased immigration-related employment compliance and may impact how businesses manage their hiring practices, particularly in sectors with large immigrant workforces.
Continue Reading State-Level E-Verify Proposals Signal Shift in Employment Compliance Landscape
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
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
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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