There are key changes and requirements in immigration compliance in the State of Florida starting July 1st, 2023. This document summarizes key sections of the 43-page law for you. As of July 1st, 2023, when Florida Law 1718 takes effect, all private employers in...
I-9 and E-Verify
Can Foreign Nationals Volunteer While Waiting for Work Authorization?
🤔 I’m often asked by employers …. 👉 My employee wants to Do Volunteer Work while waiting for his/her work authorization… CAN WE DO THAT? Although volunteer work is essential and good for our communities to thrive because this work makes a tangible impact on the lives...
An Employee’s Green Card Is Expiring — Do You Need to Reverify It?
Welcome to the second in a series of posts celebrating the publication of my new book: I-9 Verification Employment eGuide for HR professionals. We have made this free, comprehensive book chock-full of detailed information. It's designed to walk you through the...
How Do I Complete the I-9 Verification of an F-1 Student Under the H-1B Cap-Gap?
Some F-1 students whose H-1B petitions were timely filed with an October 1 start date and requested change of status are eligible for a cap-gap extension of status and employment authorization. The cap-gap is the period between when the F-1 student status would end...
Is Pre-Population of Section 1 Allowed for Form I-9?
Welcome to the fifth post in a series celebrating the publication of my new book: I-9 Verification Employment eGuide for HR professionals. This book is a free guide that covers everything busy HR pros need to know to avoid common issues throughout the I-9 verification...
Want to Hire Someone with an Expired EAD? There May Be Hope!
Have you experienced the frustration of wanting to hire someone with an expired EAD? You’ve completed the arduous process of finding the perfect candidate for the job. This person fits the bill perfectly. Beyond having the necessary skills and experience, they also...
Permanent Resident allowed to work 48 months beyond the card’s expiration.
Our client wrote: I’m writing for a consultation about an expiring green card. For his Form I-9, he provided an I-797 form (attached) which states that his conditional permanent resident status was extended for 24...
How you can proactively use the government’s matrix to mitigate your I-9 violations?
Immigration compliance is complicated and time-consuming. Even if you have an electronic I-9 system that makes your job “easy and provides friendly” reminders, you need to understand the compliance requirements, trends, and how fines are applied and mitigated. During...