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Work Authorization
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Immigration View
H-4 Work Authorization? Not for Everyone.
On May 12, 2014, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Proposed Rule that would amend provisions of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (USCIS’s) Regulations regarding work…
Inside Business Immigration
DHS Proposed Rulemaking to Attract and Retain Highly Skilled Workers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on May 6, 2014 the publication of two proposed rules to attract and retain highly skilled workers. The first rule would allow spouses…
Workforce Compliance Insights
DHS Acts to Provide Work Authorization to More Individuals and Streamline the Work Authorization Process for Others
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it is pushing forward proposals to attract and retain highly skilled immigrants. This is a big deal not only for immigrants, but also…
ImmigrationProf Blog
DHS Announces Regulations to Make United States More Welcoming to Global Academic Talent
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today the publication of two proposed regulations that will make the United States more competitive to the world’s best and brightest talent. The…
Inside Business Immigration
Cancellation of Malaysian Employment Pass at Conclusion of Work Assignment
Employers are reminded to cancel Malaysian work permits in a timely manner upon completion of a work assignment or face possible adverse consequences, including difficulty getting new work permits for…
Immigration Blog
Update on Employment Authorization for E-2, L-2 Spouses
A recent unpublished Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision has revived the discussion of whether spouses of E visa holders are required to apply for separate employment authorization in order…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Divided Views on the Importance of a Path to Citizenship
The New York Times recently reported in an article that for some immigrants, the passage of a law that provides a path to citizenship is not as important to them…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Federal Judge Approves Settlement Agreement in National Class Action Lawsuit on Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
Here is news of an important class action settlement. On Monday, November 4, U.S. District Judge Richard Jones ordered the final approval of a nationwide class action settlement agreement. The…
Immigration Blog
Substantive Deficiencies in I-9 Form Cannot be Cured by Attached Copies of Employee’s Documents
AUTHOR: Harry J. Joe. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Seattle has held the employer’s duty to verify that employees are legally authorized to work…
Labor & Employment Law Blog
Filling out the Form I-9 for TPS beneficiaries: Work Permits extended for El Salvadorians
By Dawn Lurie and Catherine Risoleo On May 30, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvadorians for an additional 18 months beginning…