June 2025 brought an important compliance development for U.S. employers enrolled in the E-Verify program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new “Status Change Report” tool aimed at helping employers identify workers whose Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) have been revoked.
This update is especially relevant for employers with workers who...
Corporate immigration is a vital component of workforce mobility and talent acquisition in the United States. Each year, businesses rely on immigration programs to bring highly skilled professionals, executives, researchers, and investors to the U.S. while navigating a legal system shaped by decades of policy evolution.
This overview introduces...
Employers across the United States are facing increasing challenges when it comes to verifying employment authorization for foreign nationals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or humanitarian parole. Ongoing policy changes, legal disputes, and agency delays have left many HR professionals uncertain about how to handle Form I-9 compliance, reverification, and employee work eligibility.
As of April 23, 2025, E-Verify has begun issuing Case Alerts to notify employers when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revokes an employee’s Employment Authorization Document (EAD). These alerts now appear under “Cases with Expiring Documents” in the E-Verify system.
Who Is Affected?
E-Verify participants—including federal contractors and employers...
The I-9 employment eligibility verification process remains a critical compliance requirement for U.S. employers. With recent changes to Form I-9, evolving immigration policies, and heightened enforcement priorities, businesses must stay proactive to avoid costly penalties. This guide provides essential updates and best practices to help employers maintain compliance in 2025.
New...
On March 31, 2025, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California ordered a postponement of the vacatur (published February 3, 2025) and the termination (published February 5, 2025) of the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela.
As a result of the District Court’s order,...
E‑Verify recently encountered a technical issue affecting cases created between March 23 - 26, 2025, involving employees presenting an I‑551 (Permanent Resident Card) or I‑766 (Employment Authorization Document) as their Form I‑9 document. Due to this error, some cases may have incorrectly received a DHS mismatch (TNC). Employers are advised to close...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a renewed focus on immigration enforcement, signaling tougher penalties for businesses that fail to comply with federal immigration laws. This shift means that companies may now face criminal charges for hiring unauthorized workers, I-9 violations, and document fraud—areas that were previously handled as civil matters.
Immigration authorities may conduct worksite visits to verify employment authorization, compliance with visa sponsorship obligations, and adherence to U.S. immigration laws. As enforcement efforts increase, businesses must be prepared to respond appropriately when visited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the Fraud Detection and National...
President Trump has revoked many Biden-era policies that aimed to improve processing efficiency at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (DOS). As a result, employers should prepare for:
More restrictive criteria for expedited processing requests.