Category: Employment

The effective date to require federal contractors to use the E-Verify system (PDF) to confirm the work authorization of new hires has been delayed again, to September 8, 2009. There is strong bipartisan support for electronic verification of new hires using federal systems, so the Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation cautions all employers not… Read More

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ombudsman has received inquiries stating that the agency is not issuing Notices of Intent to Deny following a change of jobs, as required by the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act (AC21) and USCIS policy guidance, but instead is immediately denying pending Form I-485 (Application to Register… Read More

The Council of the European Union has created a fast-track procedure for issuing a special residence and work permit, the “EU Blue Card,” for third-country citizens in highly qualified employment. Under the rules set by the directive, EU Blue Card holders will enjoy equal treatment with nationals of the member state issuing the Blue Card… Read More

Effective February 23, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule providing for employer-specific employment authorization for certain people lawfully enlisted into the U.S. Armed Forces, and those whose enlistment the Secretary with jurisdiction over the force to which the person belongs has determined would be vital to the national interest.… Read More

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on June 12, 2008, that certain lawful permanent resident applicants may file a Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) to request a two-year employment authorization document (EAD). The two-year EAD is available to pending adjustment applicants (those who have filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence… Read More