In March, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a new temporary flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary policy was originally scheduled to last for 60 days, however, due to ongoing pandemic conditions, USCIS extended the policy
Corporate Immigration
Immigration Agencies Response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic
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Posted in Employment Verification Compliance (including I-9s, E-Verify, and Enforcement), General Immigration News and Updates, H-1B Temporary Workers, Immigrant Visas, Intracompany Transferees (L-1 and Permanent Residence), Investors, Traders and Entrepreneurs (E visas and Permanent Residence), Non-Immigrant Visas (other than Es, Ls and H-1B), Permanent Residence
In an effort to allay concerns and to enable our clients to adjust plans relevant to nonimmigrant or immigrant visa status in light of the current unprecedented situation, we are providing you with this update regarding current operations of relevant government agencies and any special notifications, dispensations or waivers granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Enhanced Immigration and Corporate Capacity
The Fox immigration team has expanded in size and scope. We have welcomed two prominent attorneys; one to the Miami office and one to the New York office. Before coming to Fox, Scott Bettridge (Miami) and Rogelio “Roy” Carrasquillo (New York) worked together to develop a significant practice that combines immigration and corporate representation, particularly…