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$878 Billion Economic Package Restricts Foreign Workers February 24, 2009 The recently enacted stimulus package makes it tougher to hire foreign workers, as it stakes its claim on creating jobs for displaced U.S. workers. Get up to speed on the new regulation in this brief.
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Lawmakers Drop Controversial Mandate From Stimulus Bill February 17, 2009
The economic stimulus bill scheduled to be signed into law today is not without fierce criticism. But one measure that rankled employers and civil liberties groups alike did not make it to the final draft.
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Rule Requiring Contractors to Use Federal Database Postponed January 30, 2009 In response to heavy criticism, a rule that would have required federal government contractors to use E-Verify, which some say is inaccurate, was pushed back. The General Services Administration has now set a new date for compliance.
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Time to Update Your I-9 Form January 22, 2009
An updated version of the I-9 form required for all workers in the United States goes into effect on February 2. Employers must use the June 5, 2007 version of the I-9 employment eligibility form until then, but may download the newer version here in preparation.
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Will an Increase in Foreign Visas Create More Jobs for U.S. Workers? December 16, 2008 Conventional wisdom says that welcoming more foreign nationals through the popular H-1B, L-1 and other visa programs takes jobs away from U.S. workers. But in today’s global economy, according to business leaders and immigration attorneys, the opposite may be true.
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Farm Worker Visa Overhauled for New Year December 16, 2008 California growers rarely use the H-2A visa, but changes to the program are set to take effect just two days before Obama takes office. Here is a brief overview of the changes.
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Visas for Highly Skilled Foreign Workers Prone to Fraud November 18, 2008 Brought out of obscurity during the late-1990s Internet boom, H-1B guest worker visas allow highly skilled foreign workers to secure employment in the United States. But a new government report finds a staggering level of abuse. Click here to learn more.
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Federal Government Advances Rule to Purge Illegal Workers October 28, 2008 Employers, civil liberties groups, unions and chambers of commerce are united in their opposition to a controversial federal rule. Get the latest in this brief update.
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E-Verify Debate: USCIS Responds September 09, 2008 We published a piece about the federal government’s controversial Web-based work authorization program in August, addressing widespread concerns from the business community. Read the government’s response to questions surrounding E-Verify in this exclusive report. read more here...
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USCIS to “Streamline” Popular Visa Program September 02, 2008 H-2B visas, used by foreign entertainers and other elite specialists coming to the United States for temporary work, are under review by the USCIS. The proposed updates are mostly designed to keep employers honest. Get the details here.
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