by Editorial Staff | Nov 24, 2020 | DHS, I-9
On November 18th, 2020, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of rule flexibilities related to Form I-9 compliance. The initial rule update, announced earlier this year, was set to expire on November 19th, 2020. Due to the continued COVID-19...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 29, 2020 | I-9, ICE
In a news release dated April 28th, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department (USCIS) announced that an updated version of the M-274, Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9 is has been published. The M-274 provides employers with...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 26, 2020 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOL, Familes First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), I-9
As America’s business owners continue to cope with the harsh realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to lose sight of key dates and deadlines pertaining to workplace compliance. Though federal guidelines can change, the following important effective...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 10, 2020 | I-9, ICE, immigration
Employers who haven’t yet started using the latest version of the Form I-9 for new hires have until April 30th, 2020, to incorporate the revised form into their hiring process. Back on January 31st, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services...
by Girish Anand | Jun 5, 2019 | I-9, USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a 30-day public commentary period on possible revisions to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The commentary period ends July 5, 2019. The...
by Girish Anand | May 23, 2019 | DHS, I-9, ICE
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its two enforcement wings — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) — have ramped up raids and indictments. In 2018, DHS conducted 6,850 worksite investigations...
