ICE Announces Further Extension of Form I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to December 31, 2021
Due to the continued precautions related to COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again extended their flexibility policy regarding Form I-9 completion until December 31, 2021. Read More
Reminder for Employers: Certain Employees with an SSA TNC Should Visit Local Office by December 31
USCIS has stated that it "prefers" employees issued a SSA TNC from March 2 to December 31, 2020 visit their local SSA office to begin resolving the TNC by December 31, 2022. Read More
USCIS Introduces a Permanent Virtual Verification Option for Form I-9 Completion
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the eagerly anticipated rule allowing for alternatives to physical inspection (the "API rule") for the "Remote Form I-9 Alternative Procedure." Read More
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Begins Issuing Modified Forms I-94
The modification is the result of a 2021 court settlement requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to recognize E and L dependent spouses of visa holders as "employment authorized incident to status." Read More
USCIS Issuing Updated I-797C for Certain Operation Allies Welcome Parolees
Some Afghan nationals who entered the United States under Operation Allies Welcome will be issued a new Form I-797C, Notice of Action stating that the DHS is extending their employment authorization documentation (EAD) to align with the parole period on their Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record. Read More