You might be wondering: "How bad can a few simple I-9 mistakes be?" It's natural to think that a mistake or two won’t matter. Especially if you’re busy with lots of other things or haven’t been trained to avoid these mistakes. Unfortunately, when it comes to...
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The New Form I-9 Is Now Available For Use
You don’t have to transition to the new Form I-9 just yet, but you are required to use it starting Nov. 1, 2023. Here’s what you need to know. The virtual...
Attention Florida Employers: What You Need to Know about FL 1718!
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...
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...
What Employers Need to Know About the FY2024 H-1B Cap Season!
H-1B visa program background The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to petition to obtain a work visa (H-1B) for highly specialized foreign workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty such as architecture, engineering, mathematics,...
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...
Answers to the Most Common Business Immigration Questions from HR Professionals
In celebration of a brighter future, I am starting a new section dedicated to answering common business immigration questions that I receive from our clients. This way, you can open the newsletter and see what other similarly situated professionals want to know --...
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...