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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
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
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
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 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
E-Verify is an internet-based system through which employers electronically confirm the employment eligibility of their employees. Designed to ensure that employers hire individuals authorized to work in the country, E-Verify...more
On June 20, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued an Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) revocation guidance for E-Verify employers. The guidance put E-Verify employers on notice that they have access...more
The Trump administration terminated the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela parole (CHNV parole) program on June 12, 2025...more
As we have previously reported, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is revoking employment authorization documents for certain individuals affected by the termination of humanitarian parole, including beneficiaries of...more
On June 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began sending termination notices, by email, to approximately 530,000 individuals who entered the United States under a recent parole program for Cubans, Haitians,...more
In a 7–2 decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 30th (with Justices Jackson and Sotomayor dissenting), the Court granted the federal government’s request to stay the district court’s injunction that had blocked the...more
Employers should be aware that we anticipate a flood of Social Security Number (SSN) no-match letters in the coming weeks. In the world of I-9 compliance, companies are stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place. On...more
An increase in immigration and employment law activity has impacted employers across industries in 2025. For employers, staying up-to-date with the latest compliance requirements is crucial in avoiding legal penalties and...more
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
Three months into the new legislative year, with all but a handful of state legislatures currently in session, several employment law trends for 2025 have emerged. Some of the more significant trends reflect the country’s...more
President Trump’s executive orders, signed on January 20, 2025, have significantly altered the immigration enforcement landscape...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States. This executive order allows for the use of federal funding for border security and the...more
The initial weeks of President Donald Trump's second term have seen the administration enact several significant new immigration policies that have immediate implications for employers across the United States. Understanding...more
Despite the anticipation of increased enforcement of US immigration laws, the rules and practical advice related to an employer’s legal duties under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) and what to do if US...more
There are many questions surrounding potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids impacting the workplace, as well as a heightened prospect of being contacted by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)...more
President Trump’s new administration takes charge this week with a renewed focus on enforcing federal immigration law. In fact, as explained in today’s companion article, one of President Trump’s first action items on...more