Immigration

New and Updated

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Immigration, Form I-9 and Work Visas: Federal

  Updated to reflect the introduction of the E-Verify+ service by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  DHS Establishes Keeping Families Together Process

  Updated to reflect the permanent block of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Keeping Families Together program on November 7, 2024.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  DHS Extends Green Card Validity for Renewals

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  Illinois Amends Law Regarding Use of Electronic Employment Verification Systems

• Type:

  Checklists

  Hire an H-1B Worker Checklist

  Updated to reflect the 2024 Department of Homeland Security final rule amending the H-1B registration process and enhancing program integrity.

• Type:

  Policies and Procedures

  Immigration Policy

  Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

• Date:

  February 2, 2024

  Type:

  News

  DHS Looks to Stop Businesses From Gaming H-1B System

  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also is increasing the H-1B petition fee and other immigration fees typically paid by employers.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  DHS Modernizes H-1B Registration Process and Enhances Program Integrity

• Date:

  December 5, 2023

  Type:

  Editor's Choice

  HR Priorities for 2024

  From the evolving nature of artificial intelligence to possible legislation relating to leave and immigration, HR must be proactive and determine how to approach its priorities going into 2024. This resource addresses the top priorities for HR for the coming year.

• Type:

  FAQs

  Is an employer required to terminate an employee if the employee's work permit expired and they are waiting for the new one?

  Updated to reflect the expiration of a rule on October 26, 2023 that temporarily increased the Employment Authorization Document automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants to 540 days.