The Immigration practice at Perkins Coie represents businesses seeking advice and assistance with a range of employment-based immigration issues.
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01.02.2024Update: DHS Introduces Alternative Remote I-9 Verification Procedure and New Form I-9PodcastsCertain employers may feel the impact of recent modifications to the I-9 process, while all employers will be affected by the introduction of a new I-9 form.
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08.02.2023DHS Introduces Alternative Remote I-9 Verification Procedure and New Form I-9UpdatesWhile recent changes to the I-9 process may affect select employers, the release of a new I-9 form will present changes to all employers. Qualifying employers are able to utilize an alternative verification procedure to remotely verify I-9 documentation for employees.
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06.26.2023Form I-9 Inspection Requirement Compliance as COVID-19 Remote Verification Flexibility SunsetsUpdatesThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have announced that employers will have until August 30, 2023, to physically verify Form I-9 documentation that may have been reviewed remotely during the multiyear compliance flexibility.
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11.16.2022Plan for Workforce Reductions Now To Avoid Delay and LiabilityUpdates
Recent news has shined a spotlight on the legal consequences of mass layoff situations. Employers should take steps now to prepare for possible reductions in their workforce.
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2021Frequently Asked Employment Questions Regarding COVID-19Lawyer Publications
View Perkins Coie’s archived frequently asked employment questions regarding COVID-19. These FAQs have not been updated to address OSHA’s emergency temporary standards regarding COVID-19 vaccination mandates announced on November 4, 2021.
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11.18.2021Relaxing of Employment Authorization Extension Policies for E, H-4, and L Visa Dependent SpousesUpdatesSettlement Agreement and USCIS Policy Alert Relax Employment Authorization Policies for Certain E, H-4, and L Visa-Dependent Spouses.
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06.02.2021Reboot of International Entrepreneur Program for StartupsUpdatesThe Biden administration announced on May 11, 2021, that it is restoring a never-fully-utilized Obama-era program allowing foreign entrepreneurs to temporarily stay in the United States to oversee and grow their startup businesses.
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02.28.2021Opinion: Practical Solutions for Business Immigration to Provide Meaningful ChangesArticlesAn opportunity exists with the administration change, through employment-based immigration, for our region to thrive, businesses to innovate and employers to meet staffing needs.
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10.09.2020Trump Administration Issues New Regulations on H-1B Workers and Prevailing Wage RequirementsUpdatesThe Trump administration published two new regulations on October 8, 2020, that make significant changes to the H-1B visa rules and to the prevailing wage requirements for PERM labor certification applications as well as H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 workers.
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10.05.2020Verifying Santa’s HelpersUpdatesThe holiday season and holiday shopping may look a little different this year, especially as more purchases are made online.
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08.20.2020Employment Authorization Documentation DelaysUpdatesThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced on August 19, 2020, that foreign nationals may present evidence of employment authorization (Form I-797, Notice of Action) approval instead of an actual Employment Authorization Document, also known as an EAD card until December 1, 2020.
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08.18.2020USCIS Filing Fee IncreaseUpdatesOn August 3, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a final rule making significant changes to immigration and naturalization related filing fees.
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07.08.2020Amendment to Trump Proclamation Limiting Nonimmigrant VisasBlogsOn June 29, 2020, President Trump issued an amendment to his June 22, 2020, proclamation which temporarily suspended entry of certain nonimmigrant groups into the United States as a result of the COVID-19-related economic crisis.
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06.23.2020President’s Executive Order Extends and Expands Restriction of Visas to Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Seeking to Enter United StatesUpdatesPresident Donald Trump on June 22, 2020, signed an executive order extending until December 31, 2020, and expanding on his April 22, 2020, proclamation, temporarily suspending the entry of certain immigrants into the United States.
The proclamation was amended on June 29, 2020, please see our summary of the amendment.
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06.12.2020Potential Expansion of President’s Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants to the USBlogsThere are indications that President Donald Trump may expand his April 22, 2020, proclamation, which temporarily suspended the entry of certain immigrants into the United States.
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06.10.2020Certain Chinese Students and Researchers Restricted From Entry Into the United StatesUpdatesOn May 29, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of certain Chinese national students and researchers into the United States pursuant to F or J visas to study or conduct research in the United States.
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05.18.2020DHS Extends I-9 Compliance FlexibilityBlogsThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is extending Form I-9 compliance flexibility.
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04.23.2020President Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting ImmigrationBlogsOn April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order limiting immigration, temporarily blocking entry into the United States of certain foreign nationals currently outside of the United States seeking U.S. permanent residency.
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04.22.2020Temporary Halt on Immigration LikelyBlogsOn April 20, 2020, President Trump stated that he would temporarily suspend immigration into the United States.
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04.03.2020Business Immigration Considerations During the COVID-19 PandemicUpdatesCompanies affected by COVID-19 must carefully consider immigration implications for all foreign national and expat employees, including issues of immigration compliance.
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03.12.2020COVID-19 Officially Declared a Global Pandemic: The Practical Impact on EmployersUpdatesOn March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic.
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02.28.2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Workplace: Practical Considerations and Tips for US EmployersUpdatesEmployers are rightfully concerned about what, if anything, they should be doing to respond to the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), with confirmed cases in dozens of countries, including the United States.
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12.19.2019USCIS Announces New Online Registration for H-1B LotteryUpdatesU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on December 6, 2019, that it has completed testing and will implement a new online registration process for the upcoming H-1B cap-subject visa season that begins on March 1, 2020.
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08.31.2016Proposed International Entrepreneur Rule Gives Startup Founders Temporary Stay in U.S.UpdatesThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security last week proposed a new rule that will allow certain immigrant startup founders to receive “parole” or temporary permission to live and work in the United States.
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02.02.2015Immigration Law UpdateUpdatesIn this update, Perkins Coie shares some recent developments in immigration law, including when the next H-1B filing period will commence and a summary of recent executive actions on immigration that will impact businesses.
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04.2020The CARES Act Webinar SeriesWebinarsJoin us for a timely webinar that will address key considerations for businesses exploring the financing opportunities made available under the CARES Act.
