In USA v. Frimmel Management, OCAHO ordered the employer to pay $347,500 in penalties for 380 paperwork I-9 violations. ICE served this employer with a Notice of Inspection requesting the original Forms I-9 “for all current employees and all former” employees, copies...
Immigration
Latest Updates on the New Form I-9
Don’t forget to start using the new Form I-9 for all new employees and any Section 3 reverifications starting on January 22, 2017. Here are the most important recent updates about the form: USCIS has posted a new “paper” non-fillable version of the new revised I-9 on...
Immigration Success Story: I-140 for Advanced Degree Professionals
Employment-Based Green Card for Orthopedic Surgeon from Canada The Marks Gray Immigration Team regularly helps clients with I-140 Petitions for Advanced Degree Professionals. This month, we are highlighting a success story of an orthopedic surgeon from Canada. After...
It’s Never Too Early to Start Preparing for H-1B Cap Cases…
... particularly for employers filing an H-1B for the first time. Due to the limited number of new H-1B visas and their high demand, USCIS typically only accepts new H-1B filings for five business days starting April 1st. These H-1B case filings must include a...
Happy Travels – Tips for a Stress Free Admission to the U.S.
As we approach the holidays and more people travel, it is very important to make sure that you check your I-94 Arrival/ Departure Form every time you enter the United States. Checking your I-94 form is easy and you can do it online. It only requires a few minutes...
Preparing for the Reengineering of U.S. Immigration under the Trump Administration
The 2016 presidential election results will have a significant impact in the direction of various employer-related matters, such as health plans, taxes, paid leave, and immigration policy. It remains to be seen whether a Trump administration will actively pursue many...
Employer Fines of $75,600 Relating to I-9 Violations Upheld
In Buffalo Transportation, Inc. v. USA, the 2nd U.S. Cir. Court of Appeals upheld $75,600 in civil penalties assessed by the Office of Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) in an I-9 case. ICE audited the I-9 forms of this employer and found 138 substantive I-9...
Employers: An Expired Employment Authorization Document Might Become a Commonly Accepted List A Document for Form I-9
USCIS has published a new rule which aims to improve certain aspects of employment-based immigration. This rule will automatically extend the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs or Form I-766) for certain individuals who apply on time to renew their...