Ver la versión en español aquí A lot. On September 19, President Trump issued a Proclamation, outlining alleged abuse of the H-1B visa program. To address the abuse of the H-1B program, the Proclamation imposes a one time fee of $100,000 on each new H-1B. The fee requirement expires in twelve months, unless extended. Based … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finally provided tools and guidance for employers trying to navigate the termination of the parole programs for citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). As a reminder, the DHS announced on March 25, 2025, that the humanitarian parole programs for Cuba, … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Last month, over 300 HR professionals, in-house counsel, and legal heavy hitters joined us for our Labor and Employment Law seminar at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins. Speakers covered all the bases, navigating legal fastballs, changeups and curveballs in the workplace. We’re recapping the top takeaways from … Continue Reading
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
Ver la versión en español aquí. On Monday, we posted a blog on SB 1718, which requires private employers of twenty-five or more employees in Florida to use the E-Verify system for new hires, effective July 1, 2023. Governor DeSantis signed SB 1718 into law early on Wednesday. Although several groups have announced the intent … Continue Reading
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
Ver la versión en español aquí. If you attended our webinar “Fakes, Frauds and Factual Documents – Do You Really Know How to Fill Out an I-9 Form?” on March 21 or read my colleague, Marco Paredes’ Rotunda Report, then you may recall that the Florida Legislature is considering bills that would amend Section 448.095 … Continue Reading
