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Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Extended for Additional 18 Months

Temporary protected status (TPS) for Venezuelans already in the United States has been extended until March 10, 2024. Venezuelan TPS was first announced by Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas in March 2021 due to the country’s severe political and economic crisis. That status was set to expire on September 9, 2022,... Continue Reading
July 12, 2022

Deferral of Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians

President Joe Biden has extended Deferral of Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for Liberians until June 30, 2024. Accordingly, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish instructions regarding the implementation in the Federal Register. Because of armed conflict, civil strife and Ebola, Liberians were granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in 1991. By 2007,... Continue Reading
June 29, 2022

How to Calculate EAD Automatic Extensions

Automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions are confusing. Before you can figure out whether one of the various extensions applies, you need to identify the EAD category. Certain EAD applicants are entitled to 180-day automatic extensions if they have pending, timely filed EAD renewal applications. The code on the face of the expired EAD indicates eligibility.... Continue Reading
June 24, 2022

DHS May Make Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent Option

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering making a change which would permanently allow the flexibility it has extended over employers’ verification of employees’ identity and employment eligibility since March 2020. Historically, Form I-9 has required employers to physically inspect original documentation presented by employees in a face-to-face interaction. Over the years, workforces have... Continue Reading
June 23, 2022

Employers Need to Look Out for Local Laws on Salary Transparency, in Addition to PERM Regulations

Employers doing PERM cases need to be on the lookout for local laws that require salary transparency in recruitment ads. Pursuant to the Department of Labor’s PERM regulations, recruitment advertisements must include only the name of the employer, the job location, directions on how to apply for the position, and a description of the position... Continue Reading
June 22, 2022

Online I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and Other Tips from CBP for International Travelers

All visitors, except U.S. citizens, returning resident aliens, immigrant visa holders, and most Canadian citizens, must receive a Form I-94, Arrival/Departure record at the port of entry. Because travel is picking up, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is encouraging travelers to fill out an I-94 application online in advance to reduce wait times and speed... Continue Reading
June 21, 2022

Air Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 Test

As of 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022, passengers flying to the United States from abroad will no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test to board (or prove that they have recovered from COVID-19 within the prior 90 days). Non-U.S. citizens, including those entering on temporary visas (with limited exceptions), must still... Continue Reading
June 10, 2022

Cameroon Temporary Protected Status Application Instructions Issued

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Federal Register notice with instructions on how to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon. The designation runs for 18 months, until December 7, 2023, and the government estimates that approximately 11,700 individuals may be eligible. Cameroon has been designated for TPS due to extreme violence between... Continue Reading
June 10, 2022

In Global Fight for Labor, UK Launches ‘High Potential Individual’ Visa

In response to high skilled labor shortages, the UK has announced a program aimed at attracting the “best and brightest” from around the world. Under the new scheme, alumni of top non-UK universities who have graduated within the past five years can apply for the streamlined High Potential Individual (HPI) visa and have their cases... Continue Reading
June 3, 2022

Using E Visas–Sourcing Talent the E-sy Way

Employers searching for skilled workers should not overlook the powerful but somewhat obscure immigration tool, the E visa. While use of this visa is dependent on certain treaty laws, qualifying organizations may employ the E visa to hire executives, managers or essential employees which can provide needed options for companies struggling to replace employees in... Continue Reading
June 2, 2022

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