Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided some temporary relief for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals residing […]
Down to the wire, US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just posted another extension of their flexible Form I-9 inspection […]
HR Rejoice: USCIS provides long awaited update to Form I-9 Receipts Guidance The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) […]
During the past couple of weeks, HR managers across the US have been staring at their I-9 files, with a […]
Last month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) quietly announced they are no longer sending Social Security No-Match Letters to employers […]
Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a two-month extension of their remote I-9 inspection allowance, providing yet another […]
Last week, E-Verify announced a new document uploading feature to help employees electronically resolve certain types of Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs) […]
Yesterday, the Biden administration announced the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective March 9, […]
Late last Friday, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced another new E-Verify policy update, which will impact […]
In January, Florida’s new E-Verify law went into effect, ushering in yet another new compliance requirement for HR managers to […]
For many immigration practitioners and employers, H-1B cap season approaches like a tidal wave – initially calm, almost routine, but […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has once again extended their remote I-9 inspection policy (to March 31, 2021) as […]
In the waning days of 2020, Liberian immigrants seeking permanent resident status in the US received some very good news. […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that starting in January 2021 they will replace the sticker […]
By any measure, the last few years have been challenging for immigration advocates, including the many who support the so-called […]
Updated: Wednesday, January 6 For the last two days, HR and hiring managers across the country have encountered a broad […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new I-9 guidance that will impact how employers document (and […]
Just in time for the holidays, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced yet another extension of its flexible […]
Similar to most organizations in 2020, we held our annual I-9 Palooza conference as a virtual event. The interactive and […]
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided some very good news for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals residing […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced they are extending the validity of certain EAD approval notices […]
Approximately eight months ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) implemented what felt like a truly novel (dare I say, unprecedented) […]
Buried within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) website is seemingly recent guidance regarding how to update “virtual” Forms I-9 […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new timing requirement for employers that receive a Tentative […]
Today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a longer 60-day extension of its remote Form I-9 document inspection policy as […]
Yesterday, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that employers may accept an EAD approval notice (Form I-797) […]
Today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced yet another 30-day extension of its remote Form I-9 document inspection allowance as […]
In the time of COVID-19, HR departments and I-9 compliance managers across the US are getting used to a new […]
Last week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated their guidance on how to annotate the Form I-9 […]
Today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced another 30-day extension of their flexible remote I-9 verification process, which was set […]
Prior to COVID-19, Immigration practitioners across the US were already grappling with ever-changing immigration policies, rapid increases in Requests For […]
Slowly, but surely, businesses across the United States are reopening — is your organization prepared? While reopening plans may vary […]
As businesses across the US wrestle with the decision of how (and when) to bring their employees back into the […]
This may come as a surprise to some, but one of more pervasive mistakes in I-9 compliance has nothing to […]
On Tuesday, April 27, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a substantial revision to the Handbook for […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced yet another “temporary” Form I-9 policy in the wake of […]
During the past month, HR departments across the US have scrambled to implement a truly “remote” new hire Form I-9 […]
In an April 2020 report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the USCIS has not provided employers with consistent […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a dedicated Q&A webpage to address the new temporary Form […]
It’s been almost two weeks since DHS announced their new “flexible” Form I-9 option, which enables employers to conduct a […]
UPDATED: On Monday, March 30, 2020, the USCIS provided us with revised (and clarified) guidance on how to document an […]
On Saturday, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new E-Verify guidance for employers in response to the […]
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that they are implementing a special Form I-9 exception for employers who […]
***3/20/20 UPDATE*** DHS has announced a new flexible I-9 policy, which enables certain employers (operating remotely) to defer the in-person […]
Yesterday, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initiated a bold new experiment in their annual cap-subject H-1B selection […]
During the past couple of weeks, I-9 aficionados across the country have been talking about the release of the new […]
E-Verify has long been considered the promised land of employment eligibility verification in the US, ever since it was first […]
Yesterday, the White House unveiled a $4.8 trillion budget for the next fiscal year which includes $49.8 billion in funding […]
As employers, you all know that mistakes happen when completing the Form I-9. If you dare to look at your […]
Today, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the long-awaited update to the Form I-9, a ubiquitous document which […]
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice, through its Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) section, announced yet another settlement agreement […]
Attendees got the inside scoop on Remote I-9s…and then some. Completing remote I-9s (compliantly) is a hot topic for HR […]
Most HR compliance managers have at least one “I-9 related” nightmare from their past, which haunts them from time to […]
If you are an employer seeking to recruit talented foreign nationals to fill in-demand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) […]
When HR managers think of Form I-9 inspections, they often imagine the proverbial knock at the door from ICE (Immigration […]
As Form I-9 inspections continue to heat up across the US, employers in Oregon now have a new obligation to […]
As much of the nation continues to swelter through searing hot temperatures, employers across the US have been experiencing a […]
It’s not widely known, but E-Verify, the “free” system for confirming work authorization in the United States, actually leads a […]
As we reported in April, the federal government is in the midst of reviewing the Form I-9 “collection” in anticipation […]
One of the most interesting (and often challenging) aspects of Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance is deciphering fact from fiction. […]
In the HR world, the release of a new Form I-9 is potentially a big deal. On paper, it may […]
There’s an old adage that says what you do today will affect tomorrow – an inspirational quote often intended to […]
There are several incessant worries in the realm of I-9 compliance that bother even the most experienced HR manager among […]
Author’s Note: this blog (originally published on January 28, 2019) has been updated to reflect clarifying guidance from the USCIS […]
The Form I-9 often feels like a hopelessly antiquated process, stuck forever in a time when good penmanship was highly […]
Many in HR are probably all too familiar with the rippling effects of the 2019 government shutdown, including the temporary […]
With the new year upon us and hiring in the US at an all-time high, the Form I-9 is once […]
The partial federal government shutdown (now in its 12th day) has gotten a lot of media attention for good reason. […]
As an attorney and self-proclaimed compliance wonk, it always amazes me how much havoc (and confusion) a simple two or […]
If you’ve ever stared at the Form I-9 and wondered (perhaps aloud) why a seemingly innocuous-looking form has so many […]
On December 3, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed regulation in the Federal Register that would […]
During the past few weeks, it’s been hard to escape midterm election mania here in the US. Whether you prefer […]
As of October 1, 2018, the E-Verify system can now check driver’s license data from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for employers using E-Verify through the “web” interface.
For employers, the dog days of summer have clearly arrived as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues its onslaught of […]
Once upon a time, I-9 compliance was a relatively simple topic for HR and hiring managers. There was a one-page […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is courtesy of Bruce E. Buchanan, an attorney at the Nashville and Atlanta offices of Sebelist […]
Yesterday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed what many employers across the US have been feeling this year – the […]
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has just released a must-have template for HR departments, which addresses the state’s relatively new […]
Yesterday, the US Senate voted 81-18 to end the short-lived (3-day) government shutdown and extend federal funding through February […]
At the stroke of midnight last Friday (January 19th), the federal government officially shut down, ceasing all but the most […]
In late 2017, the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, setting off […]
On Saturday, January 13, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has resumed accepting certain […]
On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, a federal judge in San Francisco issued a nationwide injunction that temporarily blocks President Trump’s […]
Two weeks ago, I was fortunate to speak on I-9 and immigration enforcement at the 30th Annual AILA California Chapter […]
There used to be a time (not so long ago) when Form I-9 policy changes occurred at a glacier’s pace. […]
If you’ve ever undertaken a review of your I-9 compliance policies and procedures, inevitably someone will ask the question that […]
One of the biggest mistakes in the HR compliance world is thinking that the I-9 is always just a “one […]
On Tuesday, October 17th, the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that a significant increase in worksite […]
As many HR managers are keenly aware, the rules relating to Form I-9 completion are constantly changing (some would say, […]
Today, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published yet another version of the Form I-9, a document which is […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is courtesy of Bruce E. Buchanan, an attorney at the Nashville and Atlanta offices of Sebelist […]
If you’re currently using (or considering) software to electronically complete your I-9s, you’ll inevitably face an important logistical question with […]
When HR and hiring managers think about I-9 compliance, they tend to focus on the threat of a Form I-9 […]
As many immigration practitioners are painfully aware, the H-1B cap filing season can be a very punishing ordeal which involves […]
With all of the recent talk about increasing Form I-9 enforcement and new requirements, it’s easy to forget that the […]
Last Friday, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) delivered disappointing news to H-1B employers and beneficiaries alike when […]
As immigration practitioners, we often view the release of a new immigration form with a certain amount of trepidation. During […]
On Tuesday, February 14, while many Americans were celebrating Valentine’s Day with flowers, chocolates, and romantic overtures, the USCIS delivered […]
With less than six weeks remaining until April, many immigration practitioners across the US are enduring that annual rite of […]
Author’s Note: this blog (originally published on February 8th) has been updated to take into account the Trump administration’s January […]
On August 15, 2016, the Department of Justice published a proposed rule which promises to make several important changes to […]
On August 25, 2016, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) approved the latest revisions to the Form I-9, clearing […]
Let’s begin with a simple question: if you had to identify the one most vexing and troublesome aspect of completing […]
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released its highly anticipated decision concerning whether an employer […]
In our first article on the Chicago FBA Worksite Enforcement Conference in Chicago, we covered ICE Worksite Enforcement’s priorities, fines, […]
In April, the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association held its 10th Annual Workplace Enforcement and Immigration Conference, an […]
What else can be written about E-Verify that has not already been written? For anyone following the latest debates on […]
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a non-partisan government office that evaluates the cost of any potential legislation, recently released a […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of Alan Gordon, Managing Attorney at Alan Gordon Immigration Law based in Charlotte, North […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dan Brown of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP] The right electronic I-9 solution […]
[Today’s article is courtesy of Paul Zulkie, Managing Principal of Zulkie Partners LLC in Chicago, Illinois.] Today, there are more […]
It’s been nine months since the Deferred Action for Childhood Dreamers policy was implemented. How many applicants were there? How […]
With congressional focus on the E-Verify System becoming mandatory in the future, both critics and proponents are out in full […]
Although Congress is busying itself with hearings on E-Verify, the most pressing issues from our readers appear to be I-9 […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is authored by Bruce E. Buchanan, an Attorney at the Nashville Office of Siskind Susser, P.C.] […]
With all the discussions about the Senate’s immigration bill S.744, it’s hard to keep track of substance from chatter. Last […]
[Editor’s Note: With the revised Form I-9 required to be used by all employers tomorrow, today’s blog is courtesy of […]
It’s been one week since the Senate’s immigration bill (now known as S.744) was officially released and the news circuit […]
This year’s Third Annual Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium held at Stanford University’s Law School last Friday, April 19th, was kick […]
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Senate’s “Gang of Eight” Senators released its comprehensive immigration reform bill, all […]
If you look up the word “compromise” on Google, this is the result you will get: Com·pro·mise (‘kämprǝ mīz/): noun […]
With the first quarter firmly behind us, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released its budget plans for Fiscal […]
Immigration practitioners probably rank as the most optimistic of all legal professionals. [Perhaps bankruptcy and personal injury attorneys outrank us […]
For the past few years, we’ve been on a mission to define what I-9 and E-Verify compliance looks like. We’re […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of Josie Gonzalez, Managing Partner at the law firm of Gonzalez & Harris in […]
USCIS’ announcement and release of the revised Form I-9 last month threw almost everyone into a frenzy of activity reviewing […]
The love affair with E-Verify is still going strong, even whilst Congress is in recess. Last month, both houses of […]
When it comes to immigration reform talk, it’s a good sign when businesses and unions reach a consensus. Late last […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is authored by Bruce E. Buchanan, an Attorney at the Nashville Office of Siskind Susser, P.C.] […]
Last year, USCIS announced the implementation of its Electronic Immigration System (ELIS). The online filing program debuted last May allowing […]
Last August, when U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially announced it was automating the I-94 process, many of us […]
[Updated March 27, 2013] On March 21, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it had submitted a rule […]
[Editor’s Note: In the spirit of continuing to bring our readers more tips on managing the new Form I-9, today’s […]
This week, the Senate held a couple of hearings to address the needs of women and families and to review […]
When USCIS announced on March 7, 2013 it had finalized the changes to the Form I-9, we knew the blogging […]
Today, Congress embarked on figuring out what to do about family immigration, particular the visa backlog that has become synonymous […]
On April 1, 2013, USCIS will begin accepting for review H-1B petitions. For most business immigration practitioners, the filing of […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of Josie Gonzalez, Managing Partner at Gonzalez & Harris of Pasadena, California.] With the […]
After months of anticipation and waiting, USCIS finally delivered the new Form I-9 last Friday. Already, the I-9 circuit has […]
[Updated April 9, 2013] USCIS announced on March 7, 2013, and made available on March 8, 2013 in the Federal […]
Emerging in the immigration debate has been tensions between the high-skilled vs. low-skilled immigrants, and by extension, the issue of […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is authored by Bruce E. Buchanan, an Attorney at the Nashville Office of Siskind Susser, P.C.] […]
Today the House Judiciary Committee dedicated an entire hearing, albeit very late, on “How E-Verify Works and How it Benefits […]
In the last six months, USCIS has granted nearly 200,000 DACA requests. Individuals who have been granted Deferred Action for […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s OCAHO discussion is authored by Bruce E. Buchanan, an Attorney at the Nashville Office of Siskind Susser, […]
Invariably, every discussion about immigration reform involves rhetoric about getting in the “back of the line” when talking about obtaining […]
With all the excitement, discussions and debates about comprehensive immigration reform, it’s easy to forget there are important developments that […]
In March 2012, USCIS announced plans to modify the Form I-9. It provided a 60-day public comment period to which […]
With each passing week, Congress is gaining more momentum to transform discussions on Comprehensive Immigration Reform into an actual CIR […]
Maybe because of its small size or its historical first (as one of the 13 original colonies) to declare independence […]
Congress is serious about immigration reform. On Tuesday, February 5th, House congressional members heard testimony from various public interest organizations, […]
[Editor’s Introduction: For today’s immigration practitioners, leveraging technology is a great way to improve office efficiency and stay one step […]
Forget that Pantone announced emerald as the “it” color for 2013! Capitol Hill is more concerned about its new hot […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is authored by Bruce E. Buchanan, an Attorney at the Nashville Office of Siskind Susser, P.C.] […]
In a fit of productivity, Congress has been hard at work drafting immigration bills! On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, Senators […]
Eight senators, Schumer (D-NY), McCain (R-AZ), Durbin (D-IL), Graham(R-SC), Menendez (D-NJ), Rubio (R-FL), Bennet (D-CO) and Flake (R-AZ), banded together […]
While USCIS Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approvals are steady, the actual numbers of applications have declined during this […]
On the heels of a presidential inauguration, many U.S. employers are anticipating lots of change for 2013 particularly on the […]
Today, USCIS held a public engagement teleconference reviewing some of its most recent accomplishments while also providing a forum for […]
As part of the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to modernize, USCIS recently announced the live release of the USCIS […]
This year, Christmas came late for the U.S. Department of Justice but it came in the form of a $250,000 […]
The New Year started off with a big bang! On January 2, 2013, USCIS announced a final rule on “Provisional […]
Over the years, I’ve heard some interesting stories from colleagues discussing the development of electronic software for I-9. Queries from […]
Curious about the Form I-601A, Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver announced on January 3, 2013 by the United States Citizenship and […]
What are the hot topics to watch in 2013? We’ve got a hot topic for each month of the year […]
This year, we’ve provided our readers with many updates on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) enforcement efforts. What does […]
On November 28th, USCIS announced a new online portal for entrepreneurs called theEntrepreneur Pathways. If you haven’t taken a peek […]
The year 2012 has proven to be a fascinating year with many surprises. USCIS has by far, made the most […]
* Adapted from the poem “T’was the Night Before Christmas aka A Visit From St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863). […]
It was probably inevitable, but USCIS has announced a new reason for collecting more fees from immigrants. The USCIS Immigrant […]
The USCIS has been busy updating and organizing its E-Verify resources. Its “Questions and Answers” webpage has been strategically re-organized, […]
In the legal world, it’s sometimes difficult for directors of non-profit organizations or law partners to be comfortably acquainted with […]
Here at the LawLogix I-9 and E-Verify Blog, we’ve had the honor of publishing articles written by some of the […]
Last month, we reported on the statistics released by USCIS in connection with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) filings. […]
Yesterday, we wrote about USCIS’ recent proposal for revisions to the Form I-131, Application for Travel. Although the proposal was […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is authored by Bruce E. Buchanan, an Attorney at the Nashville Office of Siskind Susser, P.C.] […]
On November 27, 2012, USCIS published a request for comments on the Federal Register for its proposed changes to Form […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the E-Verify system now checks driver’s license and ID […]
Over the past decade, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness, firsthand, how top immigration organizations achieve and maintain their success. […]
In the I-9 and E-Verify universe, we often read about employers being held liable by the government for non-compliance. This […]
Every day, a new article is published relating to recent immigration events. As a practitioner, which ones matters the most […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s follow-up article is courtesy of Ms. L. Batya Schwartz Ehrens, an Immigration Attorney practicing in the state […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of Ms. L. Batya Schwartz Ehrens, an Immigration Attorney practicing in the state of […]
What’s in a name? To the unassuming foreign national, a name, incorrectly spelled, entered incorrectly into a database, or never […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of Ms. Christine Mehfoud, Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP, who has written and presented extensively […]
Anyone who’s watched the scene where Ralphie Parker in “A Christmas Story” solves the secret code only to discover the […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of Ms. Nicole Kersey, Attorney and Managing Director of Kersey Immigration Compliance LLC in […]
Fall and winter marks a peak season for the airline and hospitality industry. Travelers are eager (or reluctant) to get […]
USCIS provided an updated Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Guidance for Employers yesterday, November 19th. While we applaud USCIS […]
We promised our readers with an update on the November DACA Stakeholder meeting and here it is! USCIS Director Alejandro […]
USCIS released updated statistics in connection with requests filed under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals last Friday while concurrently […]
When the Department of Justice gets involved in an investigation, the outlook may look grim for the parties being investigated. […]
When the Department of Justice gets involved in an investigation, the outlook may look grim for the parties being investigated. […]
For many immigration business practitioners, representing start-ups can be a very lucrative business strategy, potentially propelling your law practice into […]
It’s not every day ICE gets caught in the middle of a battle between workers wanting to unionize and an […]
It was a close election but one thing is for sure, immigration emerged as the clear winner. Next to falling […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is authored by Bruce E. Buchanan, an Attorney at the Nashville Office of Siskind Susser, P.C.] […]
Hurricane Sandy’s destructive aftermath is a sober reminder of how disasters can hit us at any time, significantly alter our […]
[Editor’s Note: This article authored by Jared Leung and Matt Martinez, attorneys in the Immigration Practice Group at Fennemore Craig, […]
The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is “a statutorily created independent entity whose mission is to […]
Reviewing the 2012 published cases by the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) brought back memories of when […]
Reviewing the 2012 published cases by the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) brought back memories of when […]
Every year, when the holidays roll around, the ritual of sending holiday cards and care packages commence. Will it be […]
East Coast employers find themselves battling two storm fronts this fall. On one front, Hurricane Sandy is intent on unleashing […]
[Editor’s Note: Last month, we featured an article by Ms. Caitlin Doty, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Tennessee […]
Over the last few years, many state and local legislatures have passed laws mandating private and public employers enroll in […]
Where does church and state intersect in federal law? Recent case developments give us immigration practitioners a glimmer of hope […]
Yesterday, October 22, 2012, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division Office of Special Counsel (OSC) offered a webinar for […]
Last Tuesday, October 16, 2012, Cuban President Raúl Castro announced that effective January 14, 2013 its residents would no longer […]
Last month, the CATO Institute released a highly critical study on the actual impact E-Verify has had on employers, particularly […]
Yesterday, USCIS held a quarterly EB-5 engagement meeting to provide stakeholders with updates on its current internal developments. Based on […]
Last June, we reported that the Department of Justice’s Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices filed suit […]
The buzz last Friday amongst many practitioners and journalists was the record-breaking number of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival cases […]
On October 2, 2012, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released the first-ever official guidance document for evaluating electronically […]
Every quarter, USCIS holds a meeting to hear what the public has to say. These meetings typically attract the same […]
Last week, we answered some questions from our blog readers about I-9 compliance. Today, we’ll tackle a few questions from […]
This year, we’ve received many questions from our readers about I-9 compliance as a result of more than 200+ articles […]
Late August, I wrote about the I-94 Automation process currently being administered by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In a […]
Our loyal readers may finally be getting what they’ve long been wanting; a best practice guide from the government (in […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest is Vanna Slaughter, LCSW, Division Director for Catholic Charities of Dallas, Immigration and Legal Services. In […]
Yesterday, the Justice Department announced it entered into a settlement agreement with Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC, a provider of janitorial […]
On September 11, 2012, I wrote about an interesting non-development in the immigration world: the absence of employer guidance from […]
Nowadays, it’s rare to see Congress come to a quick consensus on anything, especially anything related to immigration! Despite my […]
For those of you following the E-Verify saga that was Springfield, Missouri, you may be relieved to know that legal […]
The hot topic in Congress this month has been all about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) visas. Last Thursday, […]
Since 2009, the realm of immigration compliance for employers has been dominated by administrative I-9 audits. With each wave of […]
The use of social media sites has proliferated amongst many individuals, including foreign nationals seeking immigration benefits and relief. We’ll […]
Back in April, 2012, we reported on the developments of Knowing When to Enroll in E-Verify for employers who have […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is authored by Ms. Caitlin Doty, Assistant Attorney General, State of Tennessee.* Ms. Doty discusses the […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its latest round of E-Verify enhancements, which will go into […]
There are many opportunities to advance your knowledge of I-9 and related E-Verify topics. Here are a few upcoming ones […]
The Associated Press reported that USCIS received over 72,000 applications. The American Immigration Lawyers Association reported that grants of the […]
USCIS has issued a 60-Day Comment Period in the Federal Register as it plans to revise the way the agency […]
By now, U.S. employers have probably heard about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process, which was announced on […]
Last August, the American Bar Association (ABA) revised the Model Rules to account for the rising use of technology in […]
Our August DACA Webinar generated a significant amount of questions from attendees. Today’s article is a continuation of our Q&A […]
Last month, I featured a List of Top Ten I-9 Audit and E-Verify Resources that have become indispensable resources for […]
For the past two months, writing about the developments of what we now know as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals […]
Nowadays, it seems like the government is keen on keeping tabs on evolving workplace technology, particularly software that relates to […]
Did you get the memo from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that the I-94 card is now being automated? […]
Did you get the memo from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that the I-94 card is now being automated? […]
Last Wednesday, August 22, 2012, our DACA Webinar generated a significant amount of questions from attendees. Today’s article seeks to […]
On Thursday, August 23, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new (and mostly improved) Form I-9 […]
On August 7, 2012, without much fanfare, the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) released a travel update informing foreign travelers […]
Last week, USCIS announced the current Form I-9 should continue to be used absent further notice from the Service. Back […]
In the world of immigration legal software, staying on the cutting edge and ahead of the curve is not easy. […]
Veterans and novices to the I-9 and E-Verify field can access a variety of online resources available at their fingertips. […]
In early August, we sponsored a webinar on Best Practices for Paperless & Cost-Saving Protocols. As far as speakers go, […]
When the federal government’s enforcement strategy changed a few years ago, many organizations discovered that their I-9s were not fully […]
Today, August 15, 2012, marks the first day USCIS will begin accepting requests for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). […]
I recently interviewed Attorney Charles (“Chuck”) Miller, co-author of Immigration Law in the Workplace (Aspen). You’re probably already familiar with […]
Since 9/11, Legacy INS and now DHS have made significant efforts to digitize data about foreign nationals entering the U.S. […]
Form I-9 enthusiasts should be aware USCIS announced this morning that U.S. employers should continue to use the existing Form […]
Today, USCIS convened a stakeholder conference call to provide guidelines for the Deferred Actiondirective. This was the third stakeholder call […]
According to the current LawLogix August Poll, more than 80% of respondents agree that E-Verify should be mandated nationally (in […]
According to the current LawLogix August Poll, more than 80% of respondents agree that E-Verify should be mandated nationally (in […]
Each year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) releases poverty guidelines in the Federal Register to be […]
Last week, I talked briefly in my article about business tips for immigration practitioners. In today’s article, I’ll discuss in more […]
In the past year, it seems like E-Verify has been quite a popular topic for national congressional leaders in both […]
DHS Convened a Stakeholder conference call Friday, August 3 regarding its recent Deferred Actiondirective. With only a few hours advance […]
WATCH NOW According to Gartner Research, organizations maintain 30 times more data than in 1999 with paper consumption going up at a […]
We recently highlighted another OCAHO decision that ultimately benefitted the Employer (a decision decided on procedural grounds). However, little is […]
Today’s article continues the discussion on how Immigration Attorneys can improve their practice in ways that are unrelated to substantive […]
Imagine: immigration officers audit your company’s I-9 forms. Nine years later, the officers return to conduct a second audit and […]
One of the biggest open secrets in the world of law practice is that managing a successful legal practice (whether […]
For many employers, the idea of achieving I-9 and/or E-Verify compliance may be in the distant future. Yet, with all […]
Last week, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the creation of a “new office to oversee all administration of the EB-5 […]
A couple of times a year, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security will provide a written statement outlining the […]
If you’ve ever wondered what politicians actually do, the three-hour recording of the House Judiciary Committee’s Oversight Hearing of the […]
One of the most challenging issues for employers and their counselors during a government I-9 audit is determining how much […]
Today we are joined by Jack Holmgren, Field Support Coordinator, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), in San Francisco, California as […]
In a recent article, I read that the top seven risks plaguing companies were issues involving (1) violations of the […]
Join us Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 2pm (EST) for our next immigration practice webinar series: Best Practices for a […]
In the world of procuring goods or services, there is an ongoing debate between value procurement versus price procurement. As […]
With multiple news reports regarding prosecutorial discretion and deferred action for DREAMers, the immigrant community and professional service providers are […]
Verizon recently released its annual Data Breach Investigations Report with interesting (though not necessarily new) findings. The 92-page report is […]
On July 5, 2012, Pennsylvania’s Governor Tom Corbett signed into law Act No. 127 (formerlySenate Bill 637), The Public Works Employment […]
These days, we’re reading more and more about the Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts in guiding how corporations report on […]
In the last couple of weeks, DREAMers were given an opportunity to step out of the shadows in order to pursue some […]
Two weeks ago, the Justice Department announced the latest I-9 related law suit against Rose Acre Farms, a major U.S. […]
Anyone who has purchased a home knows that conducting due diligence is critical. You have to go through a number […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of Attorney Philip Eichorn, of Philip Eichorn Co., LPA, Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Eichorn is the Vice-Chair […]
By now, the headlines regarding Arizona’s S.B. 1070 law have been splattered across many news outlets. Many wonder what practical […]
Yesterday was an exciting day! The Supreme Court decided Arizona v. United States, after granting a review of a writ […]
Today’s immigration practitioners from community based organizations to large firms to solo attorneys can all benefit from the value of […]
On Tuesday, the US Department of Justice announced the filing of a lawsuit by the Office of Special Counsel for […]
On Tuesday, the US Department of Justice announced the filing of a lawsuit by the Office of Special Counsel for […]
With all the news about DHS prosecutorial discretion, it’s easy to forget that the Obama administration has made other advancements that impact existing […]
Last Friday, June 15, 2012, during the AILA Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, we were surprised with exciting news from DHS. […]
Each day, there are different outlets that compete for your attention; news sources, blogs, feeds, postings, emails, phone calls and […]
Do you ever wonder who is the gregarious, outspoken attorney voicing his opinions at immigration conferences? Charles Kuck, Managing Partner […]
Lately, it seems like every article warns about the prowess of ICE, punctuating the immigration enforcement landscape by its mighty […]
Like clockwork each year, many of us gather at the annual conference hosted by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). […]
Here at the I-9 and E-Verify Blog, for years we’ve encouraged our readers to partner with experienced legal counsel because […]
As an Exclusive Partner with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), we were excited to be invited to attend […]
Imagine starting the work day with an announcement the Government is suing your organization. That’s exactly what happened last week […]
Outside of the financial and tax sectors, the practice of immigration law produces a significant amount of personally identifiable information […]
The May 29th comment deadline came and went but it seems the government’s proposed changes to the Form I-9 are […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is courtesy of Sharon Mehlman, Partner at Larrabee | Mehlman | Albi | Coker LLP in […]
In the face of rising operating costs and security considerations, many mid to large size law firms and even some […]
For many small businesses (with fewer than 100 employees), managing the I-9 Forms process may be cumbersome yet still achievable. […]
What happens to your law clients when you become incapacitated, injured, or worst, die? Many of us would rather not […]
It’s been nearly 3 years since the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Amendments of 2009 mandating the use of E-Verify by […]
As of yesterday, USCIS officially released the Electronic Immigration System (ELIS), kicking off its long awaited debut of online form […]
In the past few years, directives from the government have expanded enforcement of I-9 related regulations on U.S. employers. U.S. […]
Being a blog writer allows me insight into different aspects of immigration law practice management that as an attorney alone, I […]
After a recent training session, I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of the book entitled 100 Ways to Motivate […]
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorneys Edward Gallagher and David Searle, who were […]
One of the many challenges law offices and organizations have is finding enough room to physically store client files (especially […]
In the world of marketing, experts say the internet has equalized the playing field for attorneys and legal service organizations. […]
What happens when your paralegal, coordinator, case manager (or Star Employee) wants to go back to school to become a […]
Today, we’re going to take a look at a few I-9 and E-Verify issues we raised recently that are making […]
This article is a follow-up to my article last Thursday, where I wrote about Alabama Senate Bill 543 (SB543), which […]
By now, many employers are familiar with the patchwork of state E-Verify laws which have been steadily consuming the country […]
In many immigration law offices across the country, you’ll find stacks of client files on bookshelves, desks and even the […]
If you’ve ever had to fight a charge on your credit card you didn’t make, or have been the victim […]
This past April, Alabama Senator Holley recently introduced Senate Bill 543 (SB543) that would require attorneys who practice immigration law in […]
No good deed goes unpunished! We’re talking about the I-9 Form and the good deed of pre-filling out Section 1 […]
Last month, we talked about the importance of developing transparency in how staff members utilize their immigration tracking and case […]
You arrive at the office bright and early, ready to begin today’s round of employee onboarding. Three new hires will […]
To operate a successful immigration practice, practitioners must maintain a competitive advantage in order to retain and attract new clients.The […]
During last week’s keynote speech at the Second Annual Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium, ICE Director John Morton mentioned that in […]
On our last blog article, we quoted ICE as saying “We encourage self audits!” While this statement is true in […]
[Editor Note: This article is courtesy of our guest blogger Randall Caudle of the Law Office of Randall Caudle. Mr. […]
In each and every one of us, when faced with conflict and danger, we are hard-wired to stay and fight, […]
Last Friday, the Second Annual Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium was held at Stanford Law School’s Rock Center for Corporate Governance. […]
Have you ever had a foreign national client leave the country only to inform you after the fact, when he […]
The annual ritual of giving employees a performance review can trigger passionate criticism and fear in many managers! In recent […]
What does the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have anything do with enrolling in E-Verify? If your organization consists of […]
Do you call a meeting every week to get an update on what’s going on at your organization? If you’re […]
We’ve had two webinars in the month of April related to I-9 and E-Verify topics. During these webinars, our attendees […]
Most immigration practitioners have experienced the dreaded Request for Evidence (RFE) issued by USCIS. For the lucky few, the RFE […]
The latest reports on I-9 audits by ICE, OSC investigations and potential revisions to the I-9 Form would have any […]
Often, when a non-profit or community-based organization is getting organized, the first thing they research is software to manage their […]
Where does an immigration case begin and where does it end? Often times, foreign nationals come to your organization to […]
Did you know ICE sent out another wave of I-9 audit notices to employers late last month? Are you wondering […]
With all this talk about I-9 audits and enforcements, today’s Day in the Life of Series highlights attorney Wendy Padilla-Madden […]
In the world of I-9 and E-Verify News, updates come and go very quickly. I’m keeping this blog short and […]
If you’ve been a faithful reader of the Case Management Guru site (CM Guru), you’ll know that this blog provides […]
The expression “failing to plan is planning to fail” cannot be any truer in today’s immigration law practice and organization. […]
When it comes to I-9 employment verification, the law allows employees to choose from a list of acceptable documents proving […]
[Editor’s Note: This is a Special Edition Practice Advisory written by Sharon R. Mehlman, Partner at Larrabee, Mehlman, Albi and Coker LLP. Reprint […]
In the spring and summer months, law students across the country scramble to find internships to put their newly acquired […]
My phone rang one early Friday morning while I was on my way to work. It was a foreign national […]
On Tuesday, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice seeking public comment on a newly redesigned version […]
[Editor’s note: Today’s blog is courtesy of Allen Orr, Jr. of Orr Immigration Law Firm P.C.] Across the various I-9 […]
One Saturday afternoon, I stumbled on the movie Mao’s Last Dancer. I was riveted by the colors, the music and the dazzling […]
Many months ago, I had a foreign national ask me if it was “safe” to email his documents to his […]
Mary listened intently to the attorney in the front of the room discussing I-9s. It was a familiar story: I-9s […]
[Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of our guest blogger Kenneth A. Cohen, Partner atKavinoky Cook LLP, who offers praise […]
The E-Verify Program continues to pick up steam nationwide. We keep track of legislation as it develops so that we […]
Every day, I embark on a new journey of selecting an article topic, doing my research and interacting with all […]
Recent mergers and acquisitions by industry giants like Oracle and SAP are a tell-tale sign that service providers are heading […]
I read two pretty powerful articles this week that dealt with leading a conscious-driven life in business. It’s possible and […]
Employment-based Immigration work tends to be fast paced and very demanding. In the corporate setting, the immigration needs of employees […]
I was hoping today’s posting would contain some hearty nuggets of insight and information for my readers about the state […]
When E-Verify first became mandatory for Arizona employers in 2008, little did we realize this was only the beginning of […]
[Editor Note: This article is courtesy of our guest blogger Camille J. Mackler of the Law Office of Camille J. […]
Last month, I wrote about the World’s Best Paralegals and launched the Star Paralegal Contest in celebration. The contest ended […]
In January, we wrote about how an organization can stay I-9 compliant before and after the merger and acquisition process. […]
Distinguishing your immigration law firm is a tricky business. With the internet being a source for many clients to vet […]
Tracking the progress of E-Verify legislation in the U.S. is like listening to Katy Perry’s Hot n Coldsong. One minute, […]
They say the squeaky wheel gets the oil but in the case of U.S. immigration, we’ve been dealing with a […]
Paul Zulkie, Managing Principal of Zulkie Partners LLC in Chicago, Illinois, has an opinion or two about the state of […]
Think your organization is immune from Form I-9 audits? Think again! No matter the size nor the industry, ICE does […]
Habits play a critical role in how we humans behave so much that Charles Duhigg released his new book yesterday, The […]
Last June, our Guest Blogger Charles Miller, co-author of Immigration Compliance Auditing for Lawyers provided us with an I-9 Quiz […]
Raise your hand if you’re ever had an incident where you could have set better client expectations. [Author’s hand is […]
Our Day in the Life of … is a blog series highlighting different individuals and their relationship to the larger […]
[Editor’s Note: Our two-day blog series is courtesy of Valentine A. Brown, Partner at Duane Morris, LLP. (Read Part 1.) […]
(Para Español Oprima Aquí) Navigating U.S. immigration procedure is about as easy as rocket science! Yet, despite the complexity, or, maybe because […]
Those of you who have volunteered, worked at or collaborated with a non-profit or community-based organization or charity will know firsthand […]
[Editor’s Note: Our two-day blog series is courtesy of Valentine A. Brown, Partner at Duane Morris, LLP.] There are many […]
The Department of Homeland Security released its annual budget proposal for FY2013, totaling more than $59 billion. Of the breakdown […]
Like clockwork this time of year, the Department of Homeland Security released its annual budget proposal for FY2013, totaling more […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Verification Division held a stakeholder engagement to gather feedback on a […]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this article offers 29 different ways into an employee’s heart so that successful […]
Have you ever wondered whether the US government thinks you’re authorized to work in the United States? Sure, you may […]
I was applying for my first immigration paralegal job after college. During my job interview, my future boss said to me […]
Whether you are a non-profit, community based, law practice or enterprise organization, your Foreign National clients are always your first […]
What do the most successful immigration law practices do to make and keep their corporate clients happy? In a tough […]
Time-consuming, confusing, challenging and overwhelming can easily describe the I-9 and E-Verify compliance arena, especially when it comes to Employers […]
The start of a new year is an opportunity to be leaner, fitter, healthier and more positive-thinking for many individuals. […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Kevin Lashus of Jackson Lewis LLP] The Obama Administration is launching another round […]
According to the latest report from Morningstar, the first half of 2011 was an impressive one for mergers and acquisition […]
AILA Leadership Blog This is the official blog sponsored by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that offers a forum […]
Slowly but surely, E-Verify is becoming the not-so-voluntary system of choice for verifying new hires’ eligibility to work in the […]
Today, the Department of Justice announced another “6-figure” anti-discrimination settlement agreement – this one with the University of California San […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Charles M. Miller, co-author of the ABA’s new best-selling book Immigration Compliance Auditing […]
[Editor’s Note: to all of our readers from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), we’re happy to post the following […]
Today, the Department of Justice reminded us again that sometimes employers can go too far in their I-9 obligations, crossing […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Sharon Mehlman and Kimberley Best Robidoux of Larrabee | Mehlman | Albi | […]
When you see articles on “E-Verify” around the net, you’re most likely going to read about big policy issues (is […]
[Editor’s note: this is the second article in a two-part series on ICE’s IMAGE program. Today,Nancy Jo-Merritt of Fennemore Craig, […]
Editor’s note: the Associated Press recently reported that the number of companies participating in ICE’s “IMAGE” program has been gradually […]
Yesterday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the owners of a Michigan dairy farm had been sentenced to three […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie of Greenberg Traurig] The calls from clients who received visits from Department […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Wendy Padilla-Madden from Balch & Bingham LLP.] Today, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange […]
Last week, I was fortunate to attend and speak at the 6th Annual Workplace Enforcement and Immigration Conference, which is […]
Yesterday, we began discussing the most recent I-9 penalty case (United States of America v. Ketchikan Drywall Services, Inc.), which […]
[Editor’s note: today’s article is the first in a two-part series on the most recent I-9 penalty case] With Halloween […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced this week that the agency is now issuing an enhanced Employment Authorization […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Kevin Lashus of Jackson Lewis LLP] Yesterday before testifying before the House Committee […]
Over this past weekend, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed into law Assembly Bill 1236 “the Employment Acceleration Act of […]
The following is from the Department of Justice – Office of Public Affairs Web Site: The Justice Department has filed […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Sharon Mehlman and Kimberley Best Robidoux of Larrabee | Mehlman | Albi | […]
[Editor’s note: today’s blog is courtesy of Gary Endelman, Senior Associate at Fong & Associates LLP]. The opinions expressed are […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Sharon Mehlman and Kimberley Best Robidoux of Larrabee | Mehlman | Albi | […]
[Editor’s note: today’s blog is courtesy of Greg Irby of Bennett Boehning & Clary LLP] As a second year law […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Bernard Wolfsdorf and Tien-Li Loke Walsh of the Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group.] In […]
Today, the Department of Justice announced a record anti-discrimination settlement agreement with Farmland Foods, Inc. to resolve allegations that the […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the E-Verify Self-Check Service is now available to residents […]
On Tuesday, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Verification Division held a listening session to gather feedback on […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the fourth edition of the E-Verify Connection newsletter which provides […]
Earlier this week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised notice in the Federal Register seeking […]
During the past few years, the E-Verify system has been marching along a steady path of improvements and enhancements, both […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Nancy-Jo Merritt of Fennemore Craig, P.C.] According to Wikepedia, the connotation of “Whac-a-mole” […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Nici Kersey of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.] This is one of the biggest questions […]
If you’re paying attention to Form I-9 audits and penalties (and who isn’t these days), you’re no doubt familiar with […]
Attorneys and case managers spend incredible amounts of time in the office – talking with clients, reviewing cases, or just […]
The dispute between electronic I-9 vendors LexisNexis and USVerify continues, according to recent court documents and filings online. As reported […]
Recently a new EDGE Immigration Case Management user asked for some tips and strategies on how to distribute system costs […]
[Editor’s note: today’s blog is courtesy of Gary Endelman of Fong & Associates LLP]. You stare at the Notice of […]
It’s a well-known problem for many HR and hiring managers in the US: those pesky I-9 employment eligibility forms have […]
[Editor’s Note: Charles M. Miller, co-author of the ABA’s new best-selling book Immigration Compliance Auditing for Lawyers, provides this I-9 […]
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is now permitting employers in the State of South Carolina […]
As we approach the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, I’m reminded of the financial troubles that my immigration firm experienced in […]
[Editor’s note: today’s blog is courtesy of Gary Endelman of Fong & Associates LLP]. Surrounding the question of I-9 […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] It was noticeably cooler in […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Ilana Drummond of Jackson & Hertogs While much of the discussion regarding employee […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. The original blog posting can also be […]
June 11, 2011 // Whitepaper Key Changes in the New Version (6/1/2011) of the I-9 Handbook for Employers (M-274) Download […]
On June 12, 2011, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will release its latest version of the E-Verify […]
STANFORD, CA – Everyone’s favorite one-page government form takes center stage on Monday, June 6 at the Worksite Immigration Compliance […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. The original blog posting can also be […]
[Editor’s note: today’s blog is courtesy of Gary Endelman of Fong & Associates LLP]. The fates have cursed you and […]
During the past week, I’ve been on the road (again), speaking at various immigration and HR-related conferences about I-9 compliance […]
LawLogix takes great pride in our hard-working non-profit clients who are cleverly and wisely using the EDGE immigration case management […]
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had reached an agreement with Electronic I-9 and E-Verify vendor, Lookout […]
What started as a fairly routine I-9 audit in Minnesota late last year has now turned into an expanding probe […]
[Editor’s note: today’s blog is courtesy of Gary Endelman of Fong & Associates LLP]. One of the great questions plaguing […]
One of the major advantages of using an electronic Case Management System is its potential for automating routine information-gathering and […]
In a move that is certain to get the attention of I-9 compliance specialists and immigration counsel alike, the Social […]
[Editor’s note: today’s blog is courtesy of Gary Endelman of Fong & Associates LLP]. Announced in July 2006, the ICE […]
Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule that adopts, without modification, the changes made to […]
Today, the White House announced that President Obama has signed a short-term spending bill that averts a government shutdown. Passed […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is co-authored by Amy Peck of Jackson Lewis LLP.] Amid the threat of a looming government […]
[Editor’s note: today’s blog, courtesy of Dr. Gary Endelman of Fong & Associates LLP, offers a unique view of I-9 […]
Picture this: Your immigration firm has been aggressively pursuing an opportunity to represent a large international company with frequent visa […]
Yesterday, the US Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding […]
Today, I attended the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s 11th Annual Immigration Conference, which provided an in-depth look […]
On Thursday, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) held an engagement in Washington, DC to demonstrate the new […]
[Editor’s note: today, we’re posting the first in a series of blogs intended for those readers who are new to […]
“We want to go paperless or at least paper less – please help!” We are hearing this more and more […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the second edition of the E-Verify Connection newsletter which provides […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Amy Peck of Jackson Lewis LLP] Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently stated […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. The original blog posting can also be […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Wendy Padilla-Madden from Balch & Bingham LLP.] Howard Industries, a privately held manufacturer […]
Law firms, organizations and companies looking for immigration software call the LawLogix sales line constantly with two fundamental questions (OK, […]
Immigration law firms are constantly in flux, whether for business or personal reasons, and this can present a real problem […]
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano recently unveiled a $57 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request to meet […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Josie Gonzalez of Gonzalez & Harris.] With the reported surge in Immigration and […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] At a meeting of the […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is co-authored by Dan Brown of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP] Many people find I-9 compliance […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that the new […]
Recently, I was talking to an immigration attorney about the rather broad concept of data management. While that might sound […]
On Friday, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is now issuing employment and travel authorization […]
On Thursday, the House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement held its second hearing on worksite and I-9 […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] In Thursday’s late edition of […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will soon announce a new I-9 compliance website, aptly named “I-9 Central,” […]
The Department of Justice, Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) has published a precedent decision regarding an employer’s […]
USCIS recently announced that the H-1B cap for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 has been reached. As many are aware, each […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Over more than the last 30 years, […]
When we think of immigration case management, several competing priorities come to mind: efficiently managing active cases, monitoring pending expirations, […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog by Josie Gonzalez is republished with permission from the American Immigration Lawyers Associate (AILA) Leadership blog. […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.] Practicing employment-related immigration law seems much like […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Amy Peck of Jackson Lewis LLP] The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services […]
At a USCIS panel I attended some months ago that was held as part of the California Chapter AILA conference, […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dan Brown of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP] A recent meeting between the American […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has posted a newly revised version of the M-274 Handbook for Employers, […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Paul Zulkie of Zulkie Partners LLC] Experienced business immigration practitioners are familiar with […]
January 5, 2011 // Whitepaper Key Changes in the New Version (1/5/2011) of the I-9 Handbook for Employers (M-274) Download […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] Governor Rick Scott wasted no time […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Charles Kuck of Kuck Immigration Partners LLC.] Much has been made recently of […]
Busy immigration practitioners often operate under extraordinary pressure and time constraints. Finding efficient ways of completing time sensitive tasks, information […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. The title of this blog is preposterous, […]
Earlier this week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published new guidance concerning how to enter an employee’s […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its latest round of employer settlement agreements to resolve allegations of unlawful discrimination […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new E-Verify news publication called the “E-Verify Connection” on […]
Many software applications on the market today enable users to customize certain elements of the program to create a distinct […]
Last week, news sources reported that at least 50 workers at several Minnesota-area Chipotle restaurants were fired in response to […]
Prior to the advent of electronic case management systems and computer systems in general, the typical lawyer and paralegal team […]
It’s been a busy week in the press room for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), as ICE continues to aggressively pursue […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] Today, Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) […]
Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a detailed summary of its recent I-9 listening session, which […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Wendy Padilla-Madden from Balch & Bingham LLP.] We’ll start with a simple and […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] On the heels of a Department […]
The Department of Justice has announced a settlement agreement with Hoover Inc., the iconic and well-known manufacturer of vacuum cleaners, […]
Adopting technology to manage your immigration practice is a smart choice for the savvy Immigration attorney or non-profit organization. The […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Josie Gonzalez of Gonzalez & Harris. On Tuesday, theUnited States Citizenship and Immigration […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.] With Republicans salivating at the prospect of […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] Yesterday afternoon, the owner of […]
The Department of Justice has announced a record settlement agreement with Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), the eighth-largest health system in […]
Did you know that USCIS has embarked on a long-term, comprehensive project to overhaul the way in which all paper-based […]
Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton announced […]
The USCIS has published a final rule which increases the fees for many immigration filings, including premium processing cases, and […]
This week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its latest improvement to the E-Verify system by adding […]
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced today it had reached a $1,047,110 […]
Much of your work as immigration practitioners is devoted to offering your clients the best level of service and individual […]
Welcome to “Case Management Guru,” a blog and online community dedicated to helping law firms, non-profits, universities, and companies manage […]
Yesterday, Puerto Rico Governor Luis G. Fortuño extended the validity of birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 to American […]
Today’s blog is courtesy of our “On the Road” Guru, Kathleen Judd. Software and Technology cleverly applied can provide a truly […]
As an employer, there’s a certain amount of trepidation that comes with using the E-Verify system. While roughly 97% of […]
USCIS announced today (through the E-Verify user portal) that it will be holding two one-hour webinars on the US Passport […]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is serving more than 500 Form I-9 Notices of Inspection to organizations across the U.S., […]
Today’s blog is courtesy of our “On the Road” Guru, Kathleen Judd. Comprehensive Immigration Reform (fondly referred to as CIR) […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie, Kevin Lashus, Maggie Murphy, and Mahsa Aliaskari of Greenberg Traurig] Immigration and […]
In late 2008, the Texas Service Center (“TSC”) launched a special initiative for AILA members to expedite processing of pending […]
USCIS announced today (through the E-Verify user portal) that it will be adding the photo matching process for US passports […]
Yesterday, the USCIS released I-9 guidance on the implications of the Puerto Rico Birth Certificate law, which calls for the […]
Expiration tracking is one of those tedious, yet critically important immigration tasks which just begs (maybe even screams?) for an […]
The programmers behind E-Verify must have a difficult task. They started with a few fundamental rules (only use E-Verify for […]
In a few days, the Department of State (DOS) will release its October Visa Bulletin, which summarizes the availability of immigrant […]
Justice Department Sues Arizona Community College District for Discrimination during the I-9 Process
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Maricopa County Community College District, alleging a pattern or […]
For many employers, E-Verify is a relatively new concept – an extension if you will, of the basic I-9 process […]
Today, E-Verify formally announced that it will be expanding the photo matching process to include U.S. passports in September and driver’s […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] Interestingly, Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) […]
Earlier this week, our friends from Greenberg Traurig blogged about the IMAGE Training Conference in Washington, DC, providing a detailed […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie, Kevin Lashus, and Maggie Murphy of Greenberg Traurig] In an effort […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Aimee Clark Todd of Troutman Sanders LLP.] Federal contractors subject to the FAR […]
When employers think of “mandatory E-Verify,” they tend to focus on the FAR rule (also known as the federal contractor […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog, which continues our coverage of the final electronic I-9 rule, is courtesy of Ilana Drummond of Jackson & Hertogs] New […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] As expected the US Department […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is co-authored by >Charles Kuck of Kuck Immigration Partners LLC.] It’s no secret that electronic I-9 and […]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is continuing to aggressively pursue employers for I-9 violations, according to recent accounts from Texas […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP]. [Y]ou have to be prepared at any […]
On Tuesday, the City of Temecula joined a growing number of inland California cities that require employers to use E-Verify. […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Nici Kersey of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.] For most employers, it has been clear […]
Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Angelo Paparelli of Seyfarth Shaw LLP]. Every once in a while a government […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Paul L. Zulkie of Zulkie Partners LLC.] Within months of the Presidential Inauguration, […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] During the E-Verify Redesign trainings, […]
[Editor’s Note: this is the first in a series of ongoing “guest blogs” by respected experts in I-9 and E-Verify […]
Today, several E-Verify state law provisions go into effect, impacting employers in South Carolina, Mississippi, and Utah. Two of the […]
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal to the Legal Arizona Workers Act (LAWA), a 2007 Arizona […]
Lewis County officials have approved a resolution requiring local contractors in Washington State to use the E-Verify system as a […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that it has reached an agreement withMorton’s Restaurant in Portland, Oregon to settle […]
Today, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released a 5-year strategic plan, which covers a wide range of areas including […]
In roughly 15 days, South Carolina’s E-Verify law (which is one of the toughest in the nation) will expand to […]
This week, the American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) held its 36th annual symposium, bringing together government representatives and employers […]
The Justice Department has announced a settlement agreement with Aquatico Pool Management, Inc., as a result of an I-9 discrimination […]
Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives discussed two bills which would require Pennsylvania employers to verify the employment eligibility of […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a special alert to notify Haitian nationals in Temporary Protected […]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a partially redacted version of its official I-9 inspection and penalty guide which […]
The USCIS has announced that its newly redesigned E-Verify web interface will go live on June 13, 2010. As previously […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has revised the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that is […]
Last month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that a federal grand jury had indicted a San Diego restaurant and […]
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has posted a new fact sheet on its website, which explains the special […]
Today, an immigration panel of experts in the field met in Memphis, Tennessee to discuss I-9s, E-Verify, and State Verification […]
The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) has published a precedent decision regarding an employer’s liability for I-9 […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has unveiled a redesigned permanent resident card (more commonly known as a […]
The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) recently announced that many large employers routinely have “missteps” […]
Last week, the DHS sponsored a “listening session” held live in Washington, DC, which covered various topics including the Form […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a list of federal contractors who are currently enrolled in E-Verify on […]
The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) of Minnesota recently issued a scathing report of data security concerns related to the State’s […]
LawLogix is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive new blog, devoted to late-breaking I-9 and E-Verify news and […]
[Editor’s Note: today’s blog is courtesy of Dawn Lurie and Kevin Lashus of Greenberg Traurig] On January 12, 2011, Director […]
A recent OCAHO decision, United States v. Jalisco’s Bar and Grill, analyzed what “knowledge” of an employee’s unauthorized work status […]