This article provides the highlights of the qualifications and process of DHS’ Alternative Procedure to facilitate completing the Form I-9 for remote employees. We recommend that qualifying employers who wish to adopt the “Alternative Procedure” review their current practices, policies and procedures and make appropriate updates to document this change.
USCIS has released the new Form I-9. Per our previous post, the form has undergone some welcome adjustments to include; • Sections 1 & 2 combined into one page. •…
On July 27, 2023, USCIS announced that they would conduct a second round of random selections from previously submitted FY 2024 H-1B registrations. On July 31, 2023, USCIS announced that this second round of…
USCIS has announced that they will conduct a second round of random selections from previously submitted FY 2024 H-1B registrations. USCIS will send an additional announcement once the second selection…
The newest Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification will be published August 1, 2023. The new Form I-9 will support the remote examination of identity and employment authorization documents under a DHS-authorized “Alternative Procedure” for qualifying employers.
Foreign nationals will be able to update their address via their USCIS account online as the online Form AR-11 is retired.
International Medical Graduates (IMG) who are subject to the J-1 home residency requirement, and their employers, will find that the demand for J-1 waivers has consistently exceeded supply. While federal agencies can grant an unlimited number of Interested Government Agency (IGA) waivers year-round, they have restrictions on geographical territory and practice areas. Coupled with the high demand for H-1B specialty occupation visas for cap-subject employers, physicians and their employers are left looking for alternatives to practice in the U.S.
The PERM labor certification process is a critical step for foreign nationals seeking to obtain permanent residency in the United States through employment-based sponsorship. However, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) processing times for PERM applications have increased substantially in recent years, causing frustration and uncertainty for applicants and their employers alike. While PERM can be a challenging process, having a better understanding of the current processing timelines can help to manage expectations and alleviate stress throughout the process.
The Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification rules require that documents presented by the employee to establish identity and work authorization be reviewed in the employee’s physical presence and that the person reviewing…
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