Jun 23, 2020 | Firm Overview Articles, Labor & Employment Law News, Immigration Law News
On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order suspending entry to the United States pursuant to certain H-1B, H-2B, J, L-1, and related dependent Visas, through December 31, 2020. The Executive Order also continues the prior Executive Order, issued... read more
Apr 30, 2020 | Firm Overview Articles, Immigration Law News
Starting May 1, 2020, employers will be required to use the Form I-9 version dated 10/21/2019. Although there are no changes to the paper form beyond the version date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions, the electronic, fillable Form I-9 contains... read more
Apr 23, 2020 | Firm Overview Articles, Immigration Law News
On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak.” This Executive Order effectively... read more
Mar 27, 2020 | Firm Overview Articles, Labor & Employment Law News, Immigration Law News
E-Verify has implemented the following policies to minimize the burden on both employers and employees due to COVID-19: E-Verify is extending the timeframe to take action to resolve both Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security Tentative... read more
Mar 20, 2020 | Firm Overview Articles, Labor & Employment Law News, Immigration Law News
*Update to early post found here* The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on March 20, 2020 that it will exercise discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification due to precautions being... read more
Mar 20, 2020 | Firm Overview Articles, Labor & Employment Law News, Immigration Law News
*Click here to read updated information regarding I-9s and Physical Presence Requirement* We understand that even during the COVID-19 global pandemic and national emergency, employers are hiring new employees. Employers should be aware that Form I-9 Employment... read more
