On January 2, 2025, the most recent Form I-9 Fine Matrix outlining the costs for Form I-9 compliance violations was published in the Federal Register. After a government audit of an employer’s Forms I-9, Employment...more
1/15/2025
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On August 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new Pilot Program for virtual Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification inspections that would apply to employers not currently enrolled in E-Verify....more
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be issuing a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Form I-9 with a version date of (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available...more
7/25/2023
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On May 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers will have 30 days to reach compliance with Form I-9 requirements after the COVID-19...more
On November 12, 2021, USCIS issued a new policy that automatically extends employment authorization for dependent spouses in L-2 and E-1/E-2/E-3 status. The new policy also automatically extended employment authorization for...more
Employment Authorization Policy for Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reached a settlement in a landmark case, which provided structural changes for...more
11/17/2021
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As we approach April 1, 2021, employers should be aware of the ever-changing policies and procedures surrounding their requirements to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 (and E-Verify if they have...more