Insight, News, and Strategy on Immigration Matters Around the World
With news of record-breaking immigration enforcement results and the new Employment Compliance Inspection Center, pressure on employers regarding Form I-9 compliance may seem unrelenting. However, a recently published decision by the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer appears to give employers greater negotiating power, a glimmer of good news.
The Office of the…
On September 23, 2010, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced a fee increase for immigration benefits. Unlike most federal agencies, USCIS is primarily a fee-based organization, with 90% of its approximately $2.7 billion budget paid for by user fees. The economic downturn has meant that fewer employers were petitioning for foreign…
