The H-1B regulations require employers to notify employees of their intent to hire H-1B nonimmigrant workers via a “Posting Notice” prior to filing the H-1B nonimmigrant petition. The notification must be readily available to affected workers. Typically, this notice...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Here are a few additional resources for COVID-19 updates: U.S. Department of State - COVID-19 Information U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Florida Department of Health - COVID-19
USCIS Office Closures
USCIS suspended in-person services at field offices until at least April 1. This will impact and further delay Biometric (fingerprinting) appointments, Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) and Advance Parole (travel document) adjudications, Green Card and...
Extended Time for Resolving E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations
E-Verify extended the timeframe to take action to resolve: Social Security Administration (SSA) Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs) when they cannot be resolved due to SSA office closures. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Tentative Nonconfirmations when they cannot...
Just Announced Flexibility for In-Person I-9 Verification
On Friday, March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security used its discretionary authority to allow flexibility for the in-person Form I-9 verification requirements. Here is what you need to know. Who Is Eligible for This Flexibility? If you’re an employer...
Premium Processing Suspension for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
USCIS has temporarily suspended premium processing service for FY2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions. Petitioners won’t be able to request premium processing when USCIS begins accepting cap-subject petitions on April 1. Premium processing will resume in a two-phased...
BREAKING NEWS: DHS Announces Flexibility in Requirements Related to Form I-9 Compliance
This situation has already changed since our newsletter went out on Friday. You can read more about the change here.
Expiring Driver’s Licenses in Florida Automatically Extended
In response to the Coronavirus, Florida Governor DeSantis issued an Emergency Order extending all Florida driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards expiring between March 16, 2020 and April 15, 2020 for 30 days beyond their current...