USCIS Streamlines Employment Immigration Process with Form 9089 Update

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently made a crucial update in the submission requirements for the Form 9089 Application for Permanent Employment Certification. This revision particularly targets Schedule A and National Interest Waiver I-140 petitions. The modification requires petitioners to submit specific portions of the form, thus standardizing the procedure and…

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Revised I-9 Form Facilitates Remote Employment Verification for US Employers

On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised Employment Eligibility Verification form, commonly known as the I-9 form. This updated document presents an important evolution in employment verification processes and is available for immediate use by employers. However, there is a grace period for implementation – necessary changes should be…

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Navigating New I-9 Compliance Rules: Steps to Ensure Adequate Preparation and Minimize Risks

As many legal professionals are undoubtedly aware, the COVID-era policy permitting employers to remotely inspect documentation for completing form I-9 concluded on July 31, 2023. Following this deadline, a recently implemented policy requires all employers to physically examine the I-9 documents, which employees were previously authorized to present remotely. These changes are broadly applicable, and…

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Ninth Circuit Court Upholds Biden’s Asylum Policy Amid Rising Tensions at US Southern Border

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently allowed President Joe Biden’s new asylum policy to remain in place, granting the administration’s motion for an emergency stay. This comes after last week’s filing by the Biden administration to keep the policy in place whilst appealing a previous federal district court ruling that struck…

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Navigating Global Immigration Changes Amid Pandemic Uncertainties: A Review of August 2023 Updates

In recent years across the globe, the realm of immigration law has seen significant shifts and adjustments, a trend that continues well into 2023. Focused through the lens of the ongoing global pandemic, many changes are occurring in both mobility restrictions and ongoing closures. These are addressed in August 2023 Global Immigration Alert, provided by…

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DHS Final Rule and Revised Form I-9: Streamlining Employment Verification Compliance

Timely regulatory interventions continue to shape our legal landscapes, and one such recent development comes in the field of I-9 Employment Verification. On July 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the institution of a new final rule which provides employers a remote option for inspecting employee documents in compliance with I-9 employment…

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Revised Form I-9 Requirements and Remote Worker Compliance Rules for Employers by November 2023

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has recently conveyed that employers are required to use a revised Form I-9 by November 1, 2023. A fresh rule authorising employers to utilise an alternative documentation verification system for employees operating remotely is also introduced by USCIS. The alterations indicate significant changes for businesses across the nation,…

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