The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced significant changes to the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9), including the release of a new Form I-9 version, as well as alternative means of reviewing identity and employment eligibility documents.… The post Urgent Employer Alert: DHS Announces New Form I-9 and Implements Remote Verification Process appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

The United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has announced an expansion of the Optional Practical Training (“OPT”) program, adding eight new fields of study to a program that permits international graduates from U.S. colleges and universities to spend up … The post DHS Expands STEM-OPT Eligible Degree Programs appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

In a recent development that garnered significant attention, the FBI took a Pennsylvania police lieutenant into custody last month following allegations that he illegally transported an undocumented person within the U.S. The arrest of a law enforcement officer highlights not … The post PA Policeman Indicted: Pennsylvania Lieutenant Arrested for Transporting Undocumented Immigrant appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

Florida’s Senate Bill 1718 penalizes Individuals, Employers, Hospitals, and Local Governments With the close of the recent legislative session in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 1718, which uses the state as a conduit to enforce federal … The post Florida Enacts Tough “State” Law to Combat Illegal Immigration through Penalization appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

This week, the pandemic-era health order, known more commonly as Title 42, is set to expire, which will have widespread impact on immigration into the United States. For the last couple of years, the provision has been utilized to swiftly … The post The Expiration of Title 42 and its Consequences for an Overburdened Southern Border appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE