The U.S. State Department is launching continuous vetting for all visa holders, shifting from periodic checks to real-time monitoring. This system reviews overstay risks, criminal activity, and national security concerns using broad data sources. Employers may see…
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EAD Revocation Guidance for E-Verify Employers
Employers using E-Verify must now rely on the new Status Change Report to identify employees with revoked Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), replacing earlier Case Alerts. If a revoked EAD is listed, reverification must be completed using Form I-9, Supplement…
How Employers Can Adapt to Immigration Policy Shifts
Rapid changes to Temporary Protected Status and parolee work authorizations are challenging employers’ compliance efforts. Key TPS programs for Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal face expirations or terminations. Employers using E-Verify must regularly…
What is E-Verify, Which is Used to Vet Employment Eligibility? A Look at the System by the Numbers
E-Verify is a free, online government system used by about 1.4 million U.S. employers to verify work eligibility by matching employee documents with federal records. Established in 1996, it’s mandatory in 23 states for some employers but voluntary elsewhere. In 2024,…
Colorado Shuts Down Lawyer Who Lied About Credentials, Created Fake Employee
Shineth Gonzales, who falsely claimed a Harvard law degree and misrepresented herself as an attorney, agreed to close her two Colorado businesses and never work in immigration services again. She overcharged clients, created a fake employee, and provided unqualified…
Continuous Visa Vetting is Coming: What Employers Need to Know About Expanded Screening of Foreign Nationals
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…
How Employers Can Adapt to Immigration Policy Shifts
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…
ICE in Indian Country: 6 Considerations for Tribal Employers as Immigration Enforcement Agents Enter Homelands
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…
Working in USA: Revoked Work Authorization Documents Now Flagged in E-Verify Reports of Employers
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…
I-9 Audits and Site Visits: How Construction Employers Can Prepare Before the Feds Come Knocking
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…




