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The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti for an additional 18 months, from Jan. 23, 2016 through July 22, 2017. The extension allows current TPS beneficiaries of Haiti to re-register for TPS in accordance with the Federal Register notice.
E-Verify Connection (PDF) is an e-newsletter for all employers and employees. The latest issue has useful information about enhancements to myE-Verify and a new webinar platform for Form I-9, E-Verify, myE-Verify, and Employee Rights webinars. There are also other helpful topics related to employment eligibility verification as well as a helpful Form I-9 tip.
On October 23 E-Verify announced the following three new enhancements that make E-Verify more user friendly:
E-Verify Connection (PDF) is an e-newsletter for all employers and employees. The October issue reports about the revised Employee Rights Toolkit which benefits workers, employers and workforce organizations, includes Form I-9 tips, and other topics related to employment eligibility verification.
Visit I-9 Central to see the website’s new look. You will find new interactive layouts and improved navigation, making it easier to access to your topic of interest. Browse the:
Multi-media Learning Center
User- friendly glossary
Improved display of FAQs
Employee rights and tips to prevent discrimination
DHS published the Improving and Expanding Training Opportunities for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degrees and Cap-Gap Relief for All Eligible F-1 Students final rule. This rule replaces the existing 2008 STEM optional practical training (OPT) interim final rule and is effective May 10, 2016.
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: