USCIS Issuing Updated I-797C for Certain Operation Allies Welcome Parolees
Some Afghan nationals who entered the United States under Operation Allies Welcome will be issued a new Form I-797C, Notice of Action stating that the DHS is extending their employment authorization documentation (EAD) to align with the parole period on their Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record. Read More
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Begins Issuing Modified Forms I-94
The modification is the result of a 2021 court settlement requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to recognize E and L dependent spouses of visa holders as "employment authorized incident to status." Read More
Restaurant Executives and Management Accused of Employing Undocumented Workers
Nineteen individuals across several states were charged in a 64-count indictment that was unsealed upon the arrest and initial court appearances of the defendants on August 25, 2021. Read More
Important Reminder: Clients Must Close All Finalized or Unnecessary E-Verify Cases
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has been cracking down on organizations that are failing to timely close their E-Verify cases. Failure to comply with USCIS policy guidelines may result in termination of an employer's E-Verify account. Read More
General Motors Agrees to $365,000 Fine to Settle Discrimination Allegations
Investigation and penalty is a reminder of the importance of having a proper Form I-9 process in place. Read More