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COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated)

ICE has announced today that it is extending its relaxed I-9 employment verification procedures for another 30 days, or until November 19, 2020. In normal times, when an employee starts at a company, companies are obligated to completes the I-9…

Jenny ZhanJuly 20, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: Department of Homeland Security Issues Guidelines on Remote I-9 Verification during COVID-19

Due to many companies moving operations to remote working or working from home, the Department of Homeland Security has issued interim guidelines on remote I-9 verification during this emergency. In normal times, when an employee starts at a company, companies…

Jenny ZhanMarch 26, 2020

Immigration News

ICE Doubles Number of Worksite Investigations

Since the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced its program to “create a culture of compliance among employers”, there has been a marked increase of I-9 inspections in the last seven months. In the 4-day period between July 16…

Jenny ZhanJuly 26, 2018