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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Issues New Form I-9

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new edition of the Form I-9 on April 3, 2025, here. The new version of the government’s employment eligibility verification form, dated 01/20/25, is currently available for download and has an expiration date of May 31, 2027. Employers may continue to
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Preparing for I-9 Audits

Under the Trump administration, employers can expect a significant increase in the enforcement of immigration compliance, particularly Form I-9 audits. Even if you meticulously confirm the work authorization of your employees, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can show up at your door as part of an ICE raid or to
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Preparing for ICE Worksite Raids

With the incoming Trump administration, employers can expect a significant increase in the enforcement of immigration compliance, particularly I-9 raids and I-9 audits, come January 20.  Even if you meticulously confirm the work authorization of your employees, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can show up at your door as part
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USCIS To Publish Revised Form I-9

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on August 1, 2023. Notably, the new version will allow employers enrolled in E-Verify to remotely examine employees’ section 2 documentation, as an alternative to the requirement to physically examine such documents in-person. To
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USCIS Issues Clarifying Guidance for Individuals Authorized to Work Under Special Student Relief Provisions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued policy guidance to clarify the validity period of employment authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students experiencing severe economic hardship due to emergent circumstances. USCIS clarified that it can grant off-campus SSR employment authorization for the entire duration of the Federal Register notice validity
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COVID-19: Immigration Related Travel Restrictions & Suspension of Services

The impact of COVID-19 on international travel is evolving minute by minute as travel restrictions are being announced on a global scale. The United States Department of State (“Department of State”) recently announced that it is suspending all routine visa services at United States (“U.S.”) Embassies abroad, in addition to
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