In a major policy shift, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has broadened the scope of its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to include corporate immigration violations. This change reflects growing enforcement priorities and places a sharper focus on how businesses manage their internal immigration practices.
Employers—especially those who...
With the return of high-profile immigration enforcement under the current administration, U.S. employers—particularly those with diverse workforces—must take a proactive stance toward compliance. Recent developments suggest that worksite inspections, audits, and even large-scale raids are becoming more frequent across industries. At NPZ Law Group, we break down what employers need to know...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update to the E-Verify+ system. As of June 18, 2025, employees now have the ability to “opt out” of the E-Verify+ process and complete a traditional Form I-9 and E-Verify case instead.
This new option is designed to support...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced an interim final rule that changes how civil penalties are issued and enforced for immigration-related violations. With fines now being assessed and collected faster—and with larger financial consequences—employers must be ready to respond.
At NPZ Law Group, we’re advising clients to...
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Change Report” tool aimed at helping employers identify workers whose Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) have been revoked.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,...
