Archive for the E-Verify Category

With the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of some services at government offices, it has been announced that Social Security Administration in-person services are now restored as of April 7, 2022. This is a change thousands of employers have anxiously awaited asRead more →

All employers need to be aware of the revised 2021 E-Verify mandates to ensure compliance, especially if operating across state lines. Requirements are changing frequently and penalties for non-compliance can include monetary fines per violation and denial, suspension, or revocation of an employer’s business license. While notRead more →

In October of 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would be enforcing the existing rule for employers to take action within ten federal government working days of receiving a Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) for an employee. Prior to this announcement, USCIS guidance urgedRead more →

Resolving a U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNC) may now be a little more convenient as E-Verify announced their roll out of myUploads, a new feature that allows individuals to electronically upload images of required employment verification documents. The timing for myUploads is particularlyRead more →

Since the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, businesses have been mandated to verify the employment eligibility of new hires, and depending on each businesses state location and specific circumstances, they may be required to use E-Verify as well. Earlier this year, U.S.Read more →

E-Verify is becoming an increasingly valuable part of the hiring process in the U.S. but is not currently mandatory for everyone. However, thanks to a law passed in the state of Florida, public and private employers in that state must comply with applicable E-Verify requirements beginning JanuaryRead more →

When it comes to Form I-9 compliance, a multi-tiered approach is best because depending on one resource alone can leave employers exposed to expensive mistakes that could have been avoided. This is just one of the reasons why you shouldn’t depend solely on E-Verify. Ideally, employers shouldRead more →

Courtesy of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, businesses nationwide are required to both verify and authenticate their employees’ legal eligibility to work in America. The legally required document which helps verify an employee’s eligibility to work is the Form I-9. An often-required complement to the

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Everyone is talking about immigration policy these days, but another debate is taking place among Iowa lawmakers considering mandating E-Verify for all businesses. While immigration law remains exclusively in the hands of Congress by virtue of the Constitution, a few avenues exist for states to contribute to

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On December 22, 2018,  the federal government officially shut down following contention over the proposed border wall. However, while the shutdown may be rooted in immigration concerns, the shutdown’s impact on immigration services will be relatively limited. This is because most of the organizations involved in U.S.Read more →