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Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Palau, collectively known as the “Freely Associated States” are eligible to work in the U.S. indefinitely under the terms of their respective Compacts of Free Association with the United States.
The Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Guinea, Liberia and
USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register on March 28, 2016, to inform the public of proposed changes to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The public may provide comments on the proposed changes for 30 days, until April 27, 2016.
Starting May 10, the new DHS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degree Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension from the previous 17 months to 24 months is in effect. More guidance for employers, students and designated school officials is available at:
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Honduras and Nicaragua for 18 months, from July 6, 2016 through January 5, 2018. The extension allows current TPS beneficiaries of Honduras and Nicaragua to re-register for TPS in accordance with the Federal Register notice. DHS has also automatically extended the validity of Employment Authorization Documents issued under the TPS designation of Honduras and Nicaragua for six months, through January 5, 2017.
Employers, our new Employer Responsibilities Webinar provides an overview of employers’ Form I-9 and E-Verify responsibilities. This webinar is free, but space is limited. Register now for the premiere session on June 15 at noon (Eastern). This webinar is offered by USCIS; the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices; and ICE.
The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended and redesignated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Syria for 18 months from Oct. 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018. The extension allows current TPS beneficiaries of Syria to re-register for TPS.
As of July 1, 2016, employees who are F-1 students enrolled in curricular practical training (CPT) must present the redesigned Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, issued by ICE to complete Form I-9. Previous versions of Form I-20 containing a bar code are no longer acceptable. Designated school officials began issuing the redesigned Form I-20 to F-1 students enrolled in CPT on June 26, 2015.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador for an additional 18 months, from September 10, 2016 through March 9, 2018. The extension allows current TPS beneficiaries of El Salvador to re-register for TPS in accordance with the Federal Register notice. DHS has also automatically extended the validity of Employment Authorization Documents issued under the TPS designation of El Salvador for six months, through March 9, 2017.
On Jan. 2, 2020, USCIS will dispose of E-Verify records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2009. E-Verify employers have until Dec. 31, 2019, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these E-Verify cases.