Shanon Stevenson

Jan 20, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Jocelyn Campanaro |David Jones |Shanon Stevenson

Our Immigration Practice Group thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2025. Heightened Immigration EnforcementPresident-elect Trump also promised to focus on immigration enforcement, and his announcement that former ICE Acting Director Tom Homan would serve as the new “border czar” is yet another strong reminder that employers should anticipate major changes.

Dec 19, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Shanon Stevenson

Federal immigration authorities issued a new final rule yesterday that reshapes the eligibility criteria for the H-1B visa program, clarifying which foreign workers can apply for the coveted slots and expanding the reach of the program to cover more workers. The new rule is expected to take effect right before the Trump administration takes the reins at the White House.

Nov 15, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Todd Lyon |Shanon Stevenson

President-elect Trump’s recent announcement that former ICE Acting Director Tom Homan would serve as the new “border czar” is yet another strong reminder that employers should anticipate a renewed focus on immigration enforcement when the new administration begins in January. With Homan’s strong track record of workplace enforcement, mass deportation plans, and a commitment to resuming large-scale worksite operations, now is the time for employers to act.

Oct 30, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Jang Hyuk Im |Shanon Stevenson

Federal immigration officials made critical changes over the summer to modernize the I-9 employment verification process, not only announcing a new I-9 Form but providing a remote verification alternative for qualified employers that use E-Verify. Importantly, the long-awaited new Form I-9 was made available for employers to use on August 1 – and all employers must use the new form by November 1. Here is a reminder of your compliance obligations and seven best practices regarding the new rules.

Sep 26, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Shanon Stevenson

Immigration compliance remains a critical requirement for K-12 schools across the country. Not only do all schools need to ensure they comply with new I-9 rules and procedures, but many also have grown to rely on foreign national employees to round out their rosters of talented educators. Here is a quick summary of some helpful I-9 compliance tips as well as a round-up of possible work visa options for bringing aboard teachers from outside the country.