Immigration News

ICE Steps Up I-9 Audits

July 1, 2009

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today that it is launching a bold, new audit initiative by issuing Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 652 businesses nationwide - which is more than ICE issued throughout all of last fiscal year. The notices alert business owners that ICE will be inspecting their hiring records to determine whether or not they are complying with employment eligibility verification laws and regulations. This new initiative illustrates ICE's increased focus on holding employers accountable for their hiring practices and efforts to ensure a legal workforce.

(2/2/2010)
Alert Regarding H-1B Admissions - Newark, New Jersey Airport

(1/21/2010)
San Mateo Executive Prosecuted for Visa Violations

(1/20/2010)
CBP Reminds US-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Program Countries to Complete Online Travel Authorization

(1/15/2010)
Important News: USCIS Requiring Proof of "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions

(1/11/2010)
Traveling Internationally? Prepare for New Travel Security Measures and Lengthier Delays

(12/22/2009)
H-1B Cap Update - CAP REACHED

(12/15/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 62,900 as of 12/11/09 - Up Another 1,800 from 12/04/09

(12/9/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 61,100 as of 12/04/09 - Up Another 2,200 from last count on 11/27/09

(12/1/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 58,900 as of 11/27/09 - Up Another 2,000 from last count on 11/20/09

(11/24/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 56,900 as of 11/20/09 - Up Another 1,300 from last count on 11/13/09

(11/20/2009)
The 3 Types of Onsite Visits & ICE Issues Notices of Inspection to 1,000 Employers

(11/18/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 55,600 as of 11/13/09 - Up Another 900 from last count on 11/6/09

(11/17/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 54,700 as of November 6, 2009 (Up 900 from October 30, 2009)

(11/3/2009)
More DOL Audits To Come

(11/3/2009)
USCIS Updates FY 2010 H-1B Usage

(10/1/2009)
Change in Policy on Deferred Inspection of Legal Permanent Residents