Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits and worksite raids are surging across the country, and the construction industry is often the target.
Articles Discussing Employment Eligibility For Non-Citizens.
USCIS Releases Improvements to E-Verify System
After gathering feedback and extensive testing, USCIS has unveiled an updated and modernized E-Verify system to improve the user experience, efficiency, and reduce errors.
RECENT LEGISLATION WILL AFFECT 401(K) HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS
Just a few weeks ago, the federal government avoided a potentially lengthy government shutdown when Congress passed and the President signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (the “Act”). You may already know that the Act extends funding for the federal government until March 23, 2018. However, what you may not know is that hidden in the Act are provisions that will change some of the rules relating to hardship distributions from 401(k) plans.
Do Not Respond to Emails Requesting I-9 Information
The USCIS has issued the following notice regarding scam emails requesting I-9 information
Mandatory E-Verify under Consideration in Congress
Every employer in the United States would be required to use E-Verify to determine whether employees are authorized to work if “The Legal Workforce Act of 2017” (LWA) is passed.
Employers Must Use New I-9 Form Beginning September 18, 2017
Starting September 18, 2017, employers must use the revised Form I-9 with the revision date “7/17/17” to verify the identity and work eligibility of every new hire.
Insights: The Recent Rescission of DACA Is Not an I-9 Re-Verification Event
The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency announced the rescission of DACA did not require employers to re-verify work authorization documents for DACA employees, stating: “[a]ny action or attempt by employers to re-investigate or re-verify work authorization documents in order to retaliate against any immigrant worker is unlawful in California.”
Mandatory Use of New Form I-9 to Begin Soon
As a reminder, on July 17, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which employers must begin using no later than September 18, 2017. Many of the changes are subtle, focusing on revising the form’s instructions and wording, and clarifying the list of acceptable documents.
HR Reminder: On Sept. 18, Start using New Form I-9
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a new version of Form I-9, which must be used on and after Sept. 18, 2017. This new form has a revision date of July 17, 2017, and is the current (and only) version that is available on the agency’s website.
New I-9 Form and DOL Request for Comments on Federal Overtime Exemption Rules
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued a new Form I-9. The only significant change is to add a new List C document, a Consular Report of Birth for a U.S. citizen board abroad. Employers must begin using the new form by September 18, 2017.
USCIS Releases New Form I-9 and New Handbook for Employers
On July 17, 2017, the USCIS announced the release of a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
USCIS May Request I-9
The USCIS is requesting some applicants for Adjustment of Status to submit copies of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms that they (and their employers) completed for current or former employment. These requests are coming as RFEs or from local USCIS field officers.
Spending Bill Would Fund Government E-Verify, Certain Visa Programs through End of Fiscal Year
Back in December, President Barack Obama signed a stop-gap spending bill to keep the government running through April 28, 2017. Immigration programs that were extended at that time included the Conrad 30 Waiver, the Non-Minister Religious Worker Visa, the EB-5 Regional Center, and E-Verify.
Reminder: Glitch in Form I-9 in November 2016
USCIS is reminding employers that if they are continuing to use a Form I-9 (“Smart Form”) that was downloaded between November 14 (when the form first became available) and November 17, 2016, they should download, save, and start using a new Form I-9, available at uscis.gov/i-9 .
E-Verify Records Will Soon Be Purged
This is a reminder that, as of March 31, 2017, employers will not have access to E-Verify records that were created on or before Dec. 31, 2006.