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How Would a Government Shutdown Affect Immigration: What You Need to Know

As of December 19, 2024, a government shutdown appears increasingly likely with Congress not yet being able to pass a deal to extend government funding until March 14, 2025. Should Congress fail to pass a bill by Saturday, December 21, the government would shut down. General Shutdown Information In the event of a government shutdown due to budgetary constraints, all non-essential federal employees are furloughed and prohibited from performing work duties. Below is a summary of how immigration-related agencies have historically operated during shutdowns, along with updated guidance from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…

19Dec

E-Verify Unavailable During Government Shutdown

Due to the government shutdown, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that E-Verify is unavailable as of October 1, 2013, as are customer support and related services. USCIS has…

01 Oct

Obama Administration’s Pressure on Employers Criticized by Left and Right

In a recent article, the Wall Street Journal describes audits conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as "silent raids." ICE audits have increased dramatically under the Obama administration as reported…

30 Mar

Increased Government Workplace Audits Coming

Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") has recently set up a centralized employment compliance inspection center, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. The center will coordinate audits of…

17 Feb

The House Judiciary Committee’s Immigration Panel Schedules a Hearing on E-Verify; Many Businesses Strongly Opposed

As reported recently in the Washington Post, nationwide implementation of E-Verify is on the agenda of several House Republicans in the first session of the 112th Congress. E-Verify is an electronic…

11 Feb

Justice Department Settles with Hoover Inc. for Unfair I-9 Practices

The United States Department of Justice announced last week that it reached a settlement agreement with Hoover Inc., the well-known manufacturer of vacuum cleaners, over allegations that Hoover imposed illegal…

15 Nov

State E-Verify Laws Stirring Controversy

Although not as prevalent in recent headlines as Arizona's SB1070, the Legal Arizona Worker's Act (LAWA) is also attracting attention and debate. LAWA requires all businesses in the state to…

01 Aug

Utah Business Ignoring E-Verify Law

“Thousands of Utah companies may be breaking state law by hiring employees without using a federal work status verification program, but officials aren’t concerned and there’s no rush for businesses…

15 Jul

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How Would a Government Shutdown Affect Immigration: What You Need to Know

E-Verify Unavailable During Government Shutdown

Obama Administration’s Pressure on Employers Criticized by Left and Right

Increased Government Workplace Audits Coming

The House Judiciary Committee’s Immigration Panel Schedules a Hearing on E-Verify; Many Businesses Strongly Opposed

Justice Department Settles with Hoover Inc. for Unfair I-9 Practices

State E-Verify Laws Stirring Controversy

Utah Business Ignoring E-Verify Law

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