Practice Pointer: Physical Inspection of Form I-9 Documents for Forms Prepared during Temporary Virtual COVID I-9 Flexibilities Must be Completed by August 30, 2023

U.S. employers are required to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals they hire using the Form I-9. After being offered employment, on or before the first day of employment, employees complete Part 1 of Form I-9. Within three business days of the start of employment, employees provide original documents to prove their identity …

USCIS Announces End of COVID-Related Flexibilities

Compelling Circumstances Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

1. What is a compelling circumstances EAD? A Compelling Circumstances Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a special type of work permit issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It allows certain non-U.S. citizens with approved I-140; specifically, those on H-1B/L-1/E-3/O status from countries like India/China that have an extensive backlog of Employment based …

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TERMINATING A FOREIGN WORKER? A Few Considerations

(H-1B, H-1B1, E-1/E-2, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1) Terminating an employee is always a difficult decision. The situation becomes more complex and has additional challenges when foreign workers are concerned. The employers must comply with federal regulations and could face consequences if the foreign worker is not terminated properly. It is advisable to consult with both …

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USCIS recommends immediate (EB-3 to EB-2) interfiling (if eligible)

USCIS has released a statement on January 21, ​2022, confirming that there are an exceptionally high number of employment-based visas available for this fiscal year (October 2021 through September 2022). Many more visas are available in the EB-1 & EB-2 categories compared to the number of AOS applications that are currently pending with USCIS. Hence, …