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TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua: Another Shift in the Legal Winds

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No action is required just yet, but employers and stakeholders should be aware of a significant development in the ongoing litigation surrounding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. We expect...more

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TPS EADs: The New One-Year Limit & What Employers Need to Know After the Big Beautiful Bill

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In a summer of sweeping immigration updates, the Big Beautiful Bill appears to now reshape how employers manage Form I-9 compliance for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries. On July 22, 2025, the Federal Register...more

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Rise in E-Verify Desk Audits: What U.S. Employers Need to Know in 2025

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In recent months, we have seen a notable uptick in E-Verify desk audits and related inquiries from federal and state agencies. This trend reflects the current administration’s heightened focus on employer immigration...more

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Florida’s Mandatory E-Verify Law: A Compliance Plan for Covered Employers

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Employers in Florida need to comply with the state’s stricter employment verification obligations, or they could face serious consequences. Since 2023, private businesses with at least 25 employees have been required to use...more

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DOJ Incentivizes Whistleblowers to Report Immigration Violations in the Workplace

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Employers are facing a new risk related to immigration law non-compliance: incentives for immigration whistleblowers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently amended the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (CWAPP)...more

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TPS for Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua Extended: The Ride Rolls On

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In a major legal development, a federal judge in the Northern District of California has postponed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This decision, issued on...more

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TPS Haiti Work Authorization Extended to February 2026, Employers need to Make I-9 Updates.

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In a significant development for employers and Haitian nationals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its guidance to reflect a court-ordered automatic...more

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TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua Ends: What Employers Need to Know About the 60-Day Work Authorization Extension

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As we have covered in prior blog posts on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as it continues to evolve, this week brings significant developments. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of TPS...more

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TPS for Haiti Uncertain After Court Blocks Termination Order: How Employers Can Remain Compliant

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Thousands of Haitian nationals remain in limbo after a federal court decision just temporarily blocked the government’s attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. While TPS for Haiti had been slated to...more

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The Top Five Things to Know about E-Verify’s New “Status Change Report” for Employers that Use E-Verify

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has rolled out a new reporting tool to assist Employers who participate in E-Verify in identifying cases where certain employees’ work authorization may have been revoked by...more

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EAD Terminations and Status Change Reporting: Key Updates for E-Verify Users

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun revoking employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain noncitizens whose parole into the United States has been terminated. This includes individuals paroled...more

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ICE at the Door: Employer Obligation Under California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act

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As federal immigration enforcement activities continue to impact California workplaces, employers must understand their obligations when presented with requests for employee records. The Immigrant Worker Protection Act...more

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E-Verify Issues Guidance on Revocation of Certain Employment Authorization Documents

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On June 20, 2025, E-Verify issued guidance on certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that DHS has revoked for individuals whose parole has been terminated.  The guidance advises employers to regularly generate the...more

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An I-9 Compliance Checklist for Businesses Engaged in Mergers & Acquisitions

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In the fast-paced world of mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and private equity transactions, the excitement of growth can overshadow critical compliance details. However, unaddressed I-9 compliance issues in any M&A deal...more

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CHNV Fallout: USCIS Issues Compliance Guidance for Employers

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On June 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance to E-Verify employers regarding the revocation of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for individuals who entered under the...more

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New Data-Sharing Agreement Between DHS and IRS Will Impact Employers and Provide ICE with Unprecedented Access to Sensitive Data

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The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the Department of Treasury reached a data-sharing agreement in a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) filed April 7, 2025....more

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Several States Look to Impose Stricter Non-Immigrant Hiring Procedures with Pending E-Verify Legislation

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In response to the Trump administration’s focus on immigration enforcement, state legislatures have proposed bills requiring employers to participate in the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program....more

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Court Halts TPS Termination for Venezuelans: Relief (and Uncertainty) for Employers

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On March 31, 2025, Federal Judge Edward M. Chen of the Northern District of California issued a stay on the Trump administration’s revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States....more

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Practical Employment Issues Regarding ICE Enforcement

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The news has been filled with reports on the current focus on immigration, including workplace enforcement conducted by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). Beyond preparing for potential agency actions or review,...more

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DHS Mandates Nationwide Alien Registration Under WWII-Era Law: 5 Things Employers Need to Do

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Federal immigration officials are about to significantly expand foreign national registration enforcement by requiring certain noncitizens to register with the government, provide biometric data, and carry proof of...more

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Employers Must Update I-9 Forms of Employees with Work Authorization Documents Based on Haitian TPS

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On Feb. 20, 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation will terminate on Aug. 3, 2025. Work authorization documents based on Haitian TPS are now auto-extended only to...more

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Top Ten Tips for I-9 Compliance

It is widely expected that enforcement of immigration status and work authorization at the employer level will be a top priority of the federal government over the next four years. On-site visits and audits by agencies,...more

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Employer Guidance: Responding to ICE raids

Employers may face increased unannounced visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under recent executive orders and enhanced federal enforcement priorities. These visits can include workplace raids, compliance...more

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New Developments in Immigration-Related Enforcement for Employers

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The US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, recently issued guidance to all federal prosecutors regarding charging decisions, case prosecution, and sentencing in immigration matters. At the heart of this guidance, she asserts, “The...more

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ICE at the Worksite: What Should Employers Do

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In 2003, Congress created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Within the DHS is the interior enforcement arm, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that enforces federal laws governing border control,...more

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