USCIS has advised that it will publish the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, by November 22, 2017. Employers may continue using Form I-9 dated 03/08/2013 through Jan. 21, 2017. Employers must be ready to start using the new Form I-9 by Jan. 22,...
Immigration
Employer Ordered to Pay Penalties of $56,150 for I-9 Violations
In U.S. v. Solutions Group International, LLC, OCAHO ordered the employer to pay $56,150 in penalties after accounting for some mitigating factors. After Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) served a Notice of Inspection, the employer, Solutions Group, was unable...
FAQ: Medical Exam for Adjustment of Status
If you are applying for U.S. permanent residence (“green card”), you’ll need to submit to a medical exam. This FAQ is intended to guide you through this process. Why do I have to undergo a medical exam? The purpose of the examination is to confirm that you are not...
Celtic Thunder Celebrates Our Clients K&C’s Wedding
Representing wholesome clients with marriage-based petitions is special and rewarding. And this month, we are particularly thrilled to represent a couple, including a U.S. Citizen K and a British citizen C, who met while working for Celtic Thunder, an uber popular and...
New Form I-9 to be Published on 11/22/16
Current Form Valid Until January 21, 2017 We recently shared a variety of updates regarding the new Form I-9 that was approved by the Office of Management and Budget in August. Earlier this week, it was announced that USCIS will publish the new form on November 22,...
FAQ: PERM Labor Certification Process – Phase 2
The First Step to an Employment-Based “Green Card” - The Labor Certification Process (PERM) Phase 2: PERM Advertising and Recruitment Before filing the PERM Labor Certification (LC) with the Department of Labor (DOL), employers are required to complete very specific...
Compliance Alert: New Form I-9 Updates
As we posted in this update on September 1st, the form I-9 has been approved. This new form will include “smart features” that will be beneficial for employers to identify potential mistakes. This new form has yet to be published, but when it is released it will be...
Employer Alert: F-1 to H-1B Status Transition – Be Aware of FICA Tax Changes
Employer Alert: Be aware of FICA tax changes for your employees going from F-1 to H-1B status Most international students in F-1 or J-1 status are exempt from FICA (Medicare and Social Security) taxes on wages. However, H-1B visa holders are subject to withholding of...