The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an alternative procedure for certain employers to physically inspect identity and work authorization documents required for the Form I-9, ...

Every new employee (faculty, staff and student) is required by federal law to complete the entire I-9 process within three (3) days of their first day of work or risk termination of employment (unpaid ...

On July 21, 2023, the United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), the parent agency of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), announced that a new version of the ...

Daniel Brown is a Partner in Fragomen, Del Ray, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP’s Washington, D.C. office, and is part of the firm’s government strategies and compliance group. His experience includes counseling ...

Employers don't have a lot of leeway when it comes to getting I-9s filled out for new hires. The process can't start until someone accepts a job offer, but once the new worker starts, employers are on ...

Photo Courtesy of ICE via Wikimedia Commons. As an immigration attorney in Houston, Texas, our office continues to regularly field questions and concerns regarding the I-9 form audit process.

This form allows employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of each employee. The university is subject to periodic audits by the federal government and is subject to large fines ...

The university is required to have a completed I-9 form on file for all employees who have been continuously employed at JHU since Nov. 6, 1986. This form verifies an individual's eligibility to work ...

To comply with federal hiring regulations, UAB, along with the other UA System institutions, requires electronic I-9/E-Verify processing for all new campus hires. UAB uses Hyland Guardian to manage ...

Staying on top of Form I-9 might seem like a headache, but it could save you thousands of dollars. While the total number of I-9 audits remains relatively low, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ...