I-9 Alert: Automatic Extensions of EADs
Giselle Carson Mar 2, 2017 in I-9 and E-Verify
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Due to the new High-Skilled Workers rule that went into effect on January 17, 2017, USCIS is no longer required to adjudicate EADs within ninety days. To help prevent a gap in employment authorization, DHS will grant automatic 180-day EAD extensions in most categories if filed on the same basis as the initial EAD. Here is what you need to know about these new regulation.
Continue ReadingIf an employer conducts an internal audit, sometimes mistakes are uncovered. What are the next steps you should take? Here is what you need to know: If a Form I-9 was never completed or is missing, the current version of the Form I-9 should be completed as soon as possible.
Continue ReadingArizona Company Fined $347,500 for 380 Paperwork I-9 Violations
Giselle Carson Jan 3, 2017 in I-9 and E-Verify
In USA v. Frimmel Management, OCAHO ordered the employer to pay $347,500 in penalties for 380 paperwork I-9 violations. ICE served this employer with a Notice of Inspection requesting the original Forms I-9 “for all current employees and all former” employees, copies of any identity and employment authorization documents attached to the employees’ Forms I-9, a list of all employees receiving wages, and other related employee and business records.
Continue ReadingDon’t forget to start using the new Form I-9 for all new employees and any Section 3 reverifications starting on January 22, 2017. Here are the most important recent updates about the form:
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