We’re witnessing more emphasis on immigration enforcement. Increasingly, that emphasis is being felt by employers, with a noticeable uptick in federal agency inquiries directed at workplaces. With more of a focus on...more
On January 31, 2020, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of a new version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The new form, which has a version date of 10/21/2019, contains...more
Despite everything we’ve heard about deregulation, federal employment agencies ramped up their activity during 2018. And according to early indications, employers should expect the same trend in 2019. Here are a few examples....more
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A Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals — both citizens and noncitizens — hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form...more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intends to increase its investigation efforts during 2016 to ensure employers have met their obligations to properly verify the identity and employment authorization of its...more
On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) released an updated version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form. While the new I-9 form is effective immediately, employers have a 60-day...more