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,…