Client Portals
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…
The U.S. Department of Justice’s new immigration enforcement directives impact employers by increasing penalties for hiring unauthorized workers. Employers must carefully navigate these directives, ensuring they comply with updated I-9 requirements, verify work…
Indiana House lawmakers passed House Bill 1531, which would penalize businesses with more than 10 employees that knowingly hire illegal immigrants. The bill, aimed at enforcing stricter immigration laws, introduces penalties like warnings, suspensions, and potential…