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October 2023 Venezuela TPS Designation – End of the Road?

February 5, 2025 just became a vitally crucial date for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans living and working in the United States under an October 2023 Venezuela designation of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”).  Venezuelans who received an extension of their TPS or Employment Authorization Document on or before February 5, 2025 will remain in TPS for now.  … Continue Reading

Calm Before the Storm: Hurricane Season Safety Tips & Supply Lists

Ver la versión en español aquí According to the Sun Sentinel, this hurricane season—which started on Sunday, June 1—is expected to bring more named storms and both more hurricanes and more major hurricanes. Both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) and Colorado State University predict an active season. NOAA predicts thirteen to nineteen named storms … Continue Reading

District Court Stays Termination of Parole and Work Authorization – Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela

Ver la versión en español aquí On March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security terminated the parole program that had allowed more than 500,000 citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela into the United States over the past two years. (See our blog dated March 26, 2025.) Under the March 25 termination, these individuals … Continue Reading

Termination of Parole and Work Authorization for Certain Nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela

Ver la versión en español aquí The Department of Homeland Security has terminated a parole program that benefits citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.  Referred to as the CHNV parole program, the program had allowed citizens of the four countries to request permission to travel to the United States for parole into the country.  … Continue Reading

Changes to TPS for Haiti and Impact on Employment Authorization

Ver la versión en español aquí According to an advance copy of a notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Secretary Kristi Noem is partially vacating the June 4, 2024 decision of former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that extended the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the new designation of Haiti … Continue Reading

Update – TPS for Venezuela Terminated

Ver la versión en español aquí. Last week, we posted about the revocation of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from Venezuela. As explained last week, there were two Venezuela TPS designations: On February 5, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice in the Federal Register terminating the October 3, … Continue Reading

Venezuela TPS – Extension Vacated – More Details on February 1

Ver la versión en español aquí. Last week, we posted about the Biden administration’s January 17 extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan. On January 28, new Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem vacated the notice extending the TPS designation for Venezuela, Vacatur of 2025 Temporary Protected Status Decision … Continue Reading

TPS Extensions for El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan

Ver la versión en español aquí. In the waning days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the designation of El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 18 months. The TPS extensions are as follows:… Continue Reading

USCIS Extends TPS for Haitian Nationals Employment Authorization Documents Automatically Extended

Ver la versión en español aquí. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the Temporary Protected Status designation for Haiti for a period of eighteen (18) months, from August 4, 2024 to February 3, 2026. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted to eligible nationals of designated countries because the country has … Continue Reading

Prepping for Hurricane Season!

Ver la versión en español aquí. With apologies to T.S. Eliot, June is the cruelest month in Florida. It is time to start thinking about hurricanes again. Even if we are blessed with a storm-free six months, no doubt there will be a few near misses that will ramp us all up into prep mode. Here are some … Continue Reading

Two New Rules Could Have Profound Impact on U.S. Businesses

Ver la versión en español aquí. Assuming they survive certain legal challenges, new rules issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could dramatically impact the relationship between employers and employees in the United States. The FTC has passed a rule banning non-compete agreements and prohibiting enforcement of non-compete agreements … Continue Reading

Navigating the Naughty and Nice of Holiday Office Parties

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but also the season to be vigilant. Although this time of year is great for fostering camaraderie, it can also present challenges for HR. The office holiday party, in particular, can be a potential minefield of HR issues. View our previous blog posts by Janet McEnery and Glenn Rissman … Continue Reading

Some Recent Developments in Employment Authorization: TPS Extension for Venezuela and Five-Year EADs

Ver la versión en español aquí The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela for eighteen months.  TPS for Venezuela is currently set to expire on March 10, 2024.  Based on an advanced copy of the Federal Register Notice, the re-designation will extend TPS for Venezuela … Continue Reading

E-Verify Coming to a Florida Workplace Near You?

Ver la versión en español aquí. Last week, the Florida Legislature passed SB 1718, which, among other things, requires private employers of twenty-five or more employees to start using E-Verify for any employee hired on or after July 1, 2023.  Governor DeSantis has not yet received SB 1718 from the Legislature.  He must sign or … Continue Reading

I-9 Update – Work Authorization of New Hires Applying to Renew Green Card

Ver la versión en español aquí. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that lawful permanent residents who file a Form I-90 to obtain a new permanent resident card, aka green card, will have their green cards extended automatically for twenty-four months while USCIS processes the Form I-90 application.  What does this mean? … Continue Reading

It’s Hurricane Season Once Again!

Ver la versión en español aquí. Is it June already?  I wish that only meant that it is mango season in Florida, but unfortunately, it means the start of another hurricane season.  Last year, we were lucky enough to have Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross’s forecast for the 2021.  If you want to see whether Bryan … Continue Reading

USCIS Expands Automatic Extension of Select EADs from 180 to 540 Days

Ver la versión en español aquí. On May 4, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will increase the automatic extension of work authorization from 180 to 540 days for certain applicants for an employment authorization document (EAD).  The existing requirements of the rule will remain the same.  To qualify for the now 540 day automatic extension … Continue Reading
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