Indiana lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 87 to tighten employment eligibility verification on public works projects.The bill would require all contractors and subcontractors on public projects to use the federal E-Verify system andsubmit case numbers before…
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Dewine Signs Employment Eligibility Law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new employment eligibility law requiring construction employers to verify thatworkers are legally authorized to work in the U.S. using the federal E-Verify system. The law, supported by billsponsors, aims to prevent illegal immigrants…
DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: What Employers Need to Know Now
DHS has ended automatic Employment Authorization Document extensions for most renewal applicants effective October 30, 2025, creating immediate compliance challenges for employers. Existing extensions remain valid, but new filings will receive no automatic protection,…
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 real-time monitoring. This system reviews overstay risks, criminal activity, and national security concerns using broad data sources. Employers may see…
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…




