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...
Immigration Tips
Can I Get a Document Notarized Remotely?
Many immigration documents require notarization. This helps deter fraud and ensure proper execution. However, it can be difficult to physically appear in front of a notary under social distancing orders. Thankfully, in Florida and many other states, you now have a new...
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...
Let’s hope it is as easy as pressing 1, 2, or 3!
USCIS has simplified their 1-800 automated call system. Now instead of listening to and deciding between 10 main menu options, we will be offered 3 options when calling the National Customer Service Center (NCSC). This change is aimed at preventing misdirected calls...
USCIS educates public on immigration scams!
USCIS has introduced a proactive initiative to help educate individuals on how to avoid scams in the immigration law community. All too often those in need of advice and legal assistance seek the help of so called "experts" who are not licensed to practice law,...
USCIS I-9 Central Tool
Useful I-9 resources for employers! - USCIS has launched a new (and free!) online resource center called "I-9 Central" to help employers navigate the ins and outs of the most frequently downloaded (and possibly most complicated) form on USCIS.gov, the I-9, Employee...
USCIS Issues Reminder to Foreign Students
Foreign Students Alert - Students who travel abroad during a cap-gap extension period may not return in F-1 status. They will not be able to return to the U.S. until they obtain an H-1B visa stamp at a consular post abroad. Therefore, the earliest they might reenter...
Considerations When Sending Workers Abroad
I recently gave a presentation on international employment and global talent migration at the African Business Summit, held at the University of North Florida on September 17, 2010. In that presentation, I addressed the complex issues involved in sending employees to...