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Impact of COVID-19 on H1-B holders

Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals holding H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians, have demanded the Trump administration extend their permissible post-job loss limit to stay in the US from the existing 60 to 180 days. The H-1B visa is […]

E-Verify Extension to Resolve Tentative Non-Confirmations

In welcome news for Federal Contractors and all employers during the COVID-19 stay at home orders and office shutdowns, E-Verify is extending the time frame to take action to resolve Social Security Administration (SSA) Tentative Non-confirmations (TNCs) due to SSA office closures to the public. E-Verify is also extending the time frame to take action […]

European Travel Ban Impact on Return of Alien Workers Outside USA

President Donald Trump announced on March 11th that almost all travel from Europe’s Schengen Area to the U.S. will be curtailed for 30 days as part of the administration’s effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States.   The Schengen Area comprises 26 European states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, […]

DHS Announces Flexibility in Requirements Related to Form I-9 Compliance

Due to precautions being implemented by employers and employees related to physical proximity associated with COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will exercise discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) under Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Ways to inspect the […]