On May 31, 2019, the Department of State added new questions to Forms DS-160/DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application and Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa Application. These additional questions require the foreign national to...more
1. September 18, 2017: Employers Must Use New I-9 Form.
As you may recall, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently released yet another revised version (edition 07/17/17) of Form I-9, Employment...more
9/20/2017
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United States Department of Labor Moves Hint at Policy Changes, but Employers Await Clarity -
Presidential administration transitions almost always result in policy and enforcement initiative changes at the U.S. Department...more
9/18/2017
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Wherever you fall on the political spectrum, there is no denying that the first 200 days of President Trump’s administration have been an interesting time for employers impacted by immigration regulations. The whirlwind of...more
9/15/2017
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On January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order banning visa issuance and travel to the United States for all refugees and travelers from seven countries (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen) for...more
6/29/2017
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