Employers may encounter employees who are spouses of H-1B, L-1, or E-2 visa holders. This guide explains how work authorization is granted in each category, what documentation is acceptable, and how extensions and expirations affect continued employment eligibility.
As the new administration takes office in 2025, increased scrutiny and enforcement of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is expected. This form, required for all employers to verify the identity…
In a recent announcement on X (formally known as Twitter), USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) revealed that due to “an increase in applications” receipt notices for immigration filings may…
USCIS has announced that they will increase the automatic extension period for certain timely filed renewals for expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)s from 180 days to 540 days. This is…
Form I-9, officially known as the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, is a document used by employers in the United States to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals they hire. Employers of remote workers, and/or employers with centralized Human Resources departments may be eager to incorporate the Department of Homeland Security’s (“DHS’”) new “Alternative Procedure” to facilitate the document review process required for the Form I-9. However, employers must first consider whether their organization will meet the requirements to use the Alternative Procedure and how they can ensure consistent and compliant practices.
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. •…
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