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Employers are required to verify that new hires are authorized to work in the US – and E-Verify offers a quick way to accomplish this task. The program, which matches I-9 data with the information in various government...more
In a merger or acquisition, buyers and sellers often assume immigration status “automatically carries over.” But U.S. work visas are employer-, job-, and location-specific. Whether the employer technically changes on paper...more
A recent controversy in Maine spotlighted the shortcomings of the federal government’s E-Verify system and the inconsistent messages employers are receiving about its reliability from the federal government....more
From work authorization revocation to TPS expiration, the Trump administration is rapidly altering the landscape of immigration laws, and employers are struggling to keep up and remain compliant. ...more
On August 26, 2025, E-Verify released a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and expanded guidance on the revocation of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under humanitarian parole programs....more
On August 20, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stayed a district court’s order postponing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaraguan, Honduran and Nepalese nationals. The U.S. Department of...more
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
One of the hallmarks of the new Trump administration is the saying “Promise Made, Promises Kept.” As to immigration enforcement, the administration is fulfilling its promise for strict enforcement of federal law. Illegal...more
As we cross the halfway point of 2025, federal immigration policy and enforcement continue to evolve significantly and rapidly. Legislative, regulatory and executive actions implemented this year are swiftly reshaping...more
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
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
On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) released updated E-Verify compliance information related to revoked Employment Authorization Documents (“EADs”) for certain noncitizens whose parole status...more
In this episode, hosts Tina and Jennie welcome back David Garrett, who leads Maynard Nexsen’s Immigration and Global Mobility practice. David breaks down the latest developments in immigration law affecting employers,...more
BLOG OVERVIEW: Employers are facing difficult challenges in order to ensure compliance with Form I-9 requirements. Complex record keeping requirements, the prevalence of remote work, increased enforcements, and the potential...more
The construction industry faces new challenges in the realm of labor, employment, and immigration law. Since January 20, when President Donald J. Trump took office, significant policy changes have emerged. These shifts affect...more
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
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initially deployed the Status Change Report on June 20, 2025, to help certain employers identify whether any E-Verify cases were created using an Employment Authorization...more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently announced a suspension in enforcing the 2024 rule from the Biden Administration that is designed to enhance protections for H-2A workers....more
The recent termination of the parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and subsequent termination of work authorization for CHNV parolees, has...more
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
Join us for a conversation covering the policy changes to labor and employment law since the government changed immigration compliance initiatives. We will discuss the worksite enforcement changes that impact your company and...more
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a change in how E-Verify will manage the termination notification of employees with Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that have been revoked....more
Employers enrolled in E-Verify will now be required to generate Status Change Reports identifying employees whose work permits have been terminated due to changes in temporary status protections or other similar programs. In...more
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
The recent termination of the parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significant implications for US employers. As DHS revokes work permits...more