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E-Verify Connection (PDF) is an e-newsletter for all employers and employees. The December issue highlights the enhanced I-9 Central website and the opportunity to submit comments on proposed changes to Form I-9. The newsletter also includes Form I-9 tips and other topics related to employment eligibility verification.
Have you seen the new Employee Rights Toolkit? We added a new topic to E-Verify Listens just for you to tell us how we can make it even better for employees, employers and workforce organizations. Visit E-Verify Listens by January 31 to share ideas that we might in the next update version of the E-Verify Employee Rights Toolkit.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Sudan for an additional 18 months, from May 3, 2016, through November 2, 2017. The 18-month extension also allows TPS re-registrants to apply for a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in accordance with the notice published.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended and redesignated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan for 18 months from May 3, 2016, through November 2, 2017. These actions allow eligible nationals of South Sudan (or persons without nationality who last habitually resided in South Sudan) to register or re-register for TPS in accordance with the notice published in the Federal Register.
USCIS has published 3 fact sheets that provide information for F-1 and M-1 visa holders studying in the United States and the designated school officials (DSOs) who assist them.
DHS announced it has revised its regulations affecting H-1B1, E-3 and CW-1 nonimmigrants and Certain EB-1 immigrants. Visit the Enhancing Opportunities page for additional information and Form I-9 instructions. Please see the Federal Register Enhancing Opportunities Final Rule for detailed information.
On February 29, I-9 Central, E-Verify and myE-Verify became mobile responsive. Now, these websites will automatically adjust to any device screen size. E-Verify employers can also enjoy a new user experience that makes it easier to create and view cases on the go or in their office.
E-Verify Connection (PDF) is an e-newsletter for all employers and employees. The latest issue highlights changes that make the E-Verify and myE-Verify websites easier to use from mobile devices. The newsletter also includes E-Verify tips and other topics related to employment eligibility verification.
USCIS published the updated M-274, Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9 (PDF). The Handbook for Employers provides employers with detailed guidance for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This version, which published Jan. 22, 2017, replaces the previous version which was published on April 30, 2013. It reflects revisions to Form I-9, which was revised on Nov. 14, 2016.
On Jan. 17, 2017, a new rule, “Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers” amending DHS regulations went into effect. The regulatory amendments provide for the automatic extension of the validity periods of certain Employment Authorization Documents (Form I-766) for up to 180 days if the employee: