Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced employers will have 30 days to achieve I-9 compliance with the Form I-9 requirements after the COVID-19 temporary flexibilities sunset on July 31, 2023. The temporary...more
Today, ICE announced an extension of the temporary COVID-19 flexibilities for completion of the Form I-9, initially announced in March 2020 and extended multiple times throughout the pandemic....more
USCIS issued new guidance today on expedited EADs for healthcare workers. Effective immediately, healthcare workers with pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applications where the EAD expires in 30 days...more
On March 2nd, the State Department rescinded the previous policy for national interest exceptions (NIE) thereby making it more difficult for nonimmigrant workers and business travelers to obtain national interest exceptions...more
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The production of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) have been delayed due to to COVID-19. Today, USCIS announced that due to these production delays, employees may use Form I-797, Notice of Action, with a...more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on July 18th that it will provide a 30-day extension to its temporary policy allowing flexibility in the rules related to Form I-9 for employers operating 100% remotely...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an extension of restrictions limiting non-essential travel at U.S. land ports of entry with Canada and Mexico for an additional 30 days.The government indicates the...more
Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a 30 day extension to its temporary policy allowing flexibility in the rules related to Form I-9 for employers operating 100% remotely in light of COVID-19. The...more
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, USCIS announced temporary office closures effective March 18, 2020. USCIS is suspending all in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and Application Support...more
Due to concerns relating to the spread of the coronavirus, President Trump announced today the upcoming suspension of travel from Europe to the United States, with the exception of the United Kingdom. The travel suspension...more