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The U.S. State Department is launching continuous vetting for all visa holders, shifting from periodic checks to realtime monitoring. This system reviews overstay risks, criminal activity, and national security concerns using broad datasources. Employers may see more…
Rapid changes to Temporary Protected Status and parolee work authorizations are challenging employers’ complianceefforts. Key TPS programs for Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal face expirations or terminations.Employers using E-Verify must regularly…
Tribal employers, though sovereign, must comply with federal employment laws when hiring non-tribal workers. RecentICE enforcement in Indian Country highlights risks tied to Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance. Tribal businesses may notbe legally required to use E-Verify…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services rolled out the E-Verify “Status Change Report” on June 20, 2025, lettingemployers detect revoked Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), and added a “Revoked Document Number”field on July 15. Employers must compare that…
Construction employers in Texas face heightened scrutiny from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)regarding Form I-9 compliance. To mitigate risks, it’s crucial to conduct voluntary internal audits, ensuring all I-9 formsare complete and accurate. Employers…
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Illinois, alleging that the state’s workplace privacy law,SB0508, interferes with federal immigration enforcement. The law prohibits employers from voluntarily using E-Verifyunless mandated by federal…
The Trump administration has modified the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9, replacing “noncitizen authorized to work” with “alien authorized to work.” This change aligns with statutory language and reinstates the term…
Immigration enforcement has intensified under the Trump administration, prompting legal experts to advise employers—especially in construction, hospitality, and agriculture—to prepare for increased Form I-9 audits and ICE raids. Small businesses have been targeted,…
USCIS released a new Form I-9 dated January 20, 2025, valid through May 31, 2027, with updates aligning with policy changes, including language revisions and an updated DHS Privacy Notice. Previous August 1, 2023, editions remain valid. Employers using electronic I-9s…
The 2025 U.S. immigration policy changes significantly impact both workers and employers. Key updates include stricter enforcement actions like ICE raids and Form I-9 audits, and the end of birthright citizenship for children of non permit holders. Temporary Protected…