On July 25, 2023, DHS announced an alternative procedure for Form I-9 allowing “qualified employers” to choose an alternative procedure (i.e. a virtual document inspection via video call) in lieu of physically examining Form I-9 documentation that had been examined…
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Keeping Up With a Week of I-9 Updates! Some Employers Can Cancel Their I-9 Pajama Party!
Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formalized the end of the temporary COVID-19 flexibilities which had allowed for remote inspection of documents. DHS previously announced that the flexibilities will end on July 31, 2023, but allowed for…
ICYMI: Employers Have 30 Days to Reach I-9 Compliance After COVID Flexibilities Sunset on July 31, 2023
On May 4, 2023, DHS and ICE announced that employers have an additional 30 days to reach compliance with Form I-9 requirements after the COVID-19 flexibilities sunset on July 31, 2023. These I-9 flexibilities were first announced in March 2020…
I-9 Compliance Flexibility Requirements Extended Through July 31, 2023
On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID‑19. This temporary guidance…
I-9 Compliance Flexibility Requirements Extended Through October 31, 2022
On Monday, April 25, 2022, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the current I-9 compliance flexibility requirements in place, for another six (6) months, due to the continued COVID-19 precautions.…
I-9 Compliance Flexibility Requirements Extended Through April 30, 2022
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the current I-9 compliance flexibility requirements in place, for another four (4) months, due to the continued COVID-19 precautions.…
I-9 Compliance Flexibility Requirements Extended Through December 31, 2021
On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the current I-9 compliance flexibility requirements in place, for another three (3) months, due to the continued COVID-19 precautions.…
I-9 Compliance Flexibility Requirements Extended Through August 31, 2021
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the current I-9 compliance flexibility requirements in place, this time for another three (3) months, due to the continued…
DHS Clarifies Latest Update on Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility Requirements
In an email to stakeholders on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided clarification regarding Form I-9 compliance temporary flexibility requirements due to COVID-19. The latest announcement includes clarification in three main areas: An employer’s entire staff…
The Entrepreneur Visa (“Parole”) is Back!
On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the withdrawal of the notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations. The announcement is consistent with…
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