Hello HR heroes, legal leaders, and hiring maestros! In this March 2024 newsletter, I share updates about: Employers’ H-1B cap Organizational Accounts Update Form I-9 re-verification for those on CPT, OPT and STEM entered in the H-1B cap lottery Speaking on NPR...
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🚀⚡️ Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER February 2024 for YOU
Hello HR heroes, legal leaders, and hiring maestros! In this February 2024 newsletter, I share updates about: Overhaul of the H-1B registration and lottery process Updates about Employers New Organizational Accounts to participate in the H-1B cap lottery H-1B and...
Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER January 2024 for YOU
In this January 2024 newsletter, I share updates about: Stateside Visa Stamp Renewal for H-1Bs H-1B Modernization Rule and Premium Processing Fee Increase 👉 Watch the short video below for an overview of these topics https://youtu.be/_LLHmp20jkg or read more below:...
Navigating Name Discrepancies in Form I-9: Can Employers Accept Supporting Documents with Different Names?
Happy Fall, everyone! Last month I flew to Australia to participate in a Marathon there – and, of course, explore the amazing things the country has to offer. The entire experience was incredible, and it got me thinking about how working in HR is kind of like a...
Video: Best Practices in I-9 Compliance for HR Professionals
You might be wondering: "How bad can a few simple I-9 mistakes be?" It's natural to think that a mistake or two won’t matter. Especially if you’re busy with lots of other things or haven’t been trained to avoid these mistakes.  Unfortunately, when it comes to...
The New Form I-9 Is Now Available For Use
You don’t have to transition to the new Form I-9 just yet, but you are required to use it starting Nov. 1, 2023. Here’s what you need to know. The virtual...
What to do if you are presented a Restricted Social Security Card?
When it comes to reviewing Section 2 of Form I-9, I see many mistakes when Employers accept and put down the incorrect social security card as a List C document. Per USCIS guidelines, a Social Security that is UNRESTRICTED (see image below) is an acceptable List C...
Can Foreign Nationals Volunteer While Waiting for Work Authorization?
🤔 I’m often asked by employers …. 👉 My employee wants to Do Volunteer Work while waiting for his/her work authorization… CAN WE DO THAT? Although volunteer work is essential and good for our communities to thrive because this work makes a tangible impact on the lives...