Homeland security issues over 650 I-9 audit notices in one day -- what this means for employers *

USA - July 2 2009
Yesterday, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") issued 652 I-9 Audit Notices of Inspection ("Notices") to employers across the country.

Co-authors: Gregory P. Adams, Douglas J. Halpert.

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USCIS work site audits on the rise *

USA - June 30 2009
As anyone involved in the business immigration world knows, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) worksite audits have been on the rise in recent years, particularly regarding H-1B specialty occupation worker and L-1 intracompany transferee visa cases.

Co-authors: Gregory P. Adams, Susan A. Smith, Douglas J. Halpert, Eliza A. Rechul-Stone, Linda A. Ash.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to restore premium processing of I-140 immigrant petitions *

USA - June 30 2009
Effective June 29, 2009, USCIS began to accept premium processing requests for I-140 Immigrant Petitions filed in the EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-1 Outstanding Researcher and Professor, EB-2 Member of Professions with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability (not seeking a national interest waiver), and EB-3 Basic Degree Professional or Skilled Worker categories.

Co-authors: Gregory P. Adams, Susan A. Smith, Douglas J. Halpert, Eliza A. Rechul-Stone, Linda A. Ash.

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U.S. naturalization rates rise *

USA - June 30 2009
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that the naturalization rates among eligible permanent residents has risen to record levels during recent years.

Co-authors: Gregory P. Adams, Susan A. Smith, Douglas J. Halpert, Eliza A. Rechul-Stone, Linda A. Ash.

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Form I-9 remains valid beyond current expiration date of June 30, 2009 *

USA - June 30 2009
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 (revised 02/02/09) currently posted on USCIS’ website will continue to be valid for use beyond June 30, 2009.

Co-authors: Gregory P. Adams, Susan A. Smith, Douglas J. Halpert, Eliza A. Rechul-Stone, Linda A. Ash.

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