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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…
Utah lawmakers are considering a bill to tighten immigration laws amid a significant workforce shortage in the construction industry. The proposed legislation would require employers to verify the immigration status of workers before hiring them. Critics argue this…
With heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, businesses may face visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Companies should be prepared by designating a trained point of contact to handle ICE visits, knowing the type…
Tennessee’s new immigration enforcement law mandates that employers verify the legal status of their workers through the E-Verify system, effective January 1, 2025. Companies with more than 6 employees must use this federal tool to ensure employees are legally…
Employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement, including I-9 inspections and site visits, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its focus on unauthorized workers. Employers must ensure I-9 forms are properly completed, maintain…