TPS extended for El Salvador 2010-2012

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced the extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for El Salvador. Individuals from El Salvador will be able to remain under the program's protection for another 18 months beginning September 10, 2010 through March 9, 2010. Read more

TPS re-registration for Hondurans and Nicaraguans draws to a close

Tuesday, July 6 is the last day for eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans to re-register for the TPS program. There will be no extensions unless the person has good cause. The current extension will allow people from these countries to remain under the program's protection for another 18 months - from ... Read more

More recommendations to avoid acts of labor discrimination

Federal law prohibits discriminatory practices during the search and hiring of an employee. Yesterday, I briefed you on some of the steps an employer must follow in the employment verification process. But there are more: 1. An employer must provide the same job information over the phone to all callers and ... Read more

Tips to avoid acts of discrimination in the workplace

The following information is essential for business owners or persons responsible for hiring employees. There are federal laws that prohibit discriminatory practices during the search, hiring, employment eligibility verification process (known as Form I-9) or termination of persons authorized to work in the United States. To avoid acts of discrimination, an employer ... Read more

New employment authorization document announced

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the redesign of the employment authorization document. The new document adds additional elements to prevent counterfeiting and fraud, and to facilitate its authenticity. The cards will keep the same color. Difference between the two cards: On the ... Read more

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