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The Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 currently has 39 co-sponsors — 20 Democrats and 19 Republicans — and aims to address some of the most pressing concerns impacting the immigration landscape: securing America’s borders, addressing undocumented immigrants in the United States, reforming legal immigration, and investing in American workers.
Continue Reading The DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 Seeks to Transform U.S. Immigration

The E-Verify system is officially back online and will continue to remain online for the duration of the government shutdown; it may be time to catch up on any employment verification cases that were delayed during the outage.
Continue Reading E-Verify Is Back Online — Employer Considerations

As of April 23, 2025, E-Verify is now notifying participating employers via Case Alerts when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revokes an employee’s Employment Authorization Document (EAD). …
Continue Reading E-Verify Begins Notifying Participating Employers about EAD Revocations

A growing number of states are considering legislation that would require more employers to use E-Verify, the federal system used to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. These proposals suggest a broader trend toward increased immigration-related employment compliance and may impact how businesses manage their hiring practices, particularly in sectors with large immigrant workforces.
Continue Reading State-Level E-Verify Proposals Signal Shift in Employment Compliance Landscape

U.S. immigration laws are playing an increasingly significant role in corporate transactions, and the incoming presidential administration’s expected emphasis on immigration enforcement highlights the importance of addressing these considerations during due diligence. A thorough due diligence process is a critical step for acquiring companies to enhance compliance with immigration laws, evaluate potential liabilities, and identify…

On July 22, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will be adding a new field of study to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree Program List: Environmental/Natural Resource Economics (03.0204). This program applies economic concepts to analyze environmental issues like pollution, land use, and conservation policies, incorporating cost-benefit…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a fact sheet to guide employers on electronically completing, modifying, or retaining Form I-9. The joint guidance applies to employers using private sector commercial or proprietary I-9 software programs to complete Form I-9 or participate in E-Verify.

Requirements for Employers Using Electronic

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As of July 1, private Florida businesses that employ 25 or more people will be required to implement and use E-Verify, the federal online system that confirms U.S. work eligibility. Businesses who fail to comply with these newly enacted standards for new hires may face…