On the “Hill Country Authors Podcast”,award-winning host Tom Fox recently sat down with prolific author Kimberly Fish to discuss how the place of Comfort within the Texas Hill Country has influenced and enriched her work. The podcast offers legal and literary professionals alike a fascinating exploration of the relationship between place and the written word,…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new Form I-9 on July 21st, which has resulted in significant implications for many major corporations and law firms. This shift can largely impact your business operations and it is crucial to understand these changes to ensure compliance. The newly formulated Form I-9 became available for…
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…
The UK government is taking a bold step to tackle immigration fraud, with the launch of a special task force. The purpose of this task force is to single out and prosecute immigration lawyers facilitating false asylum claims. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has called out these lawyers, stating their corrupt practices ought to be eradicated…
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…
As per a recent notice, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a new Form I-9 on August 1, 2023. This development comes in as a significant shift in the way employers perform the necessary formalities for their employees.Read more here. This alteration demands employers to switch to the new Form I-9 no later…
The United States has introduced a new Form I-9 and updated procedures for U.S. employers to verify the identity and employment authorization for individuals hired in the country. These changes come under the aegis of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and is mandated for all employers operating…
On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services rolled out a new edition of Form I-9. This immediately usable document will become mandatory on November 1, 2023, according to JD Supra. Employers have two versions of the Form I-9 at their disposal until the end of October 2023. They can either use the new…
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…
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…
Legal professionals, particularly those in large corporations and law firms, should be aware of the upcoming sunset of a Temporary Final Rule that extends the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) by up to 540 days. This rule is set to expire on October 26, 2023. This information is especially important for employers and…
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…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the update of the STEM Designated Degree Program List on July 12, 2023, with the addition of eight new qualifying fields of study. This update affects the regulations surrounding F-1 nonimmigrant students and the completion of their degrees. The STEM Designated Degree Program List is crucial for…
In response to the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced an alternative verification procedure for the Form I-9, which businesses use to verify an employee’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. In addition, a new edition of the Form I-9 itself has been released. As…
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…
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,…