Employers have until Jan. 4, 2026, to download records for E-Verify cases last updated on or before Dec. 31, 2015. On Jan. 5, 2026, USCIS will dispose of these E-Verify records that are more than 10 years old.
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Employers have until Jan. 4, 2026, to download records for E-Verify cases last updated on or before Dec. 31, 2015. On Jan. 5, 2026, USCIS will dispose of these E-Verify records that are more than 10 years old.
Read MoreFor employers looking to hire experienced experts in varied fields, the adage “in adversity, there is opportunity” may ring true. One obvious place to look is in the current federal workforce, courtesy of the government shutdown.
Read MoreHow you design and conduct interviews can make the difference between winning or losing a failure-to-hire or -promote case. The secret is preparation.
Read MoreThe E-Verify system, temporarily unavailable during the first week of the government shutdown, resumed operations on October 9. U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services offered guidelines for employers on handling new hires who came on when the service was offline.
Read MoreThe Protect Older Job Applicants Act is aimed at providing older applicants with stronger protections in hiring than currently exist under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Read MoreWith the government shutdown that began at midnight Oct. 1, some services may be temporarily unavailable. That includes the use of the E-Verify system for employers that participate. However, that does not mean employers can have new employees start work without gathering necessary documentation to verify that the new employee is legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Read MoreEmployers increasingly face scrutiny over the use of credit history in hiring—a practice critics argue has little to do with job performance but a lot to do with discrimination. A new proposal in Congress seeks to change that.
Read MoreHiring decisions are among the most consequential choices an organization makes. A single mistake can ripple across productivity, morale and even legal compliance.
Read MoreOnce applicants reach the interview stage, they’ve already proven they meet the company’s minimal qualifications. Requesting a religious accommodation during the interview triggers your obligation to engage in the interactive accommodations process.
Read MoreIn addition to a new fee of $100,000 for each visa, the Department of Homeland Security says it is changing the way it allocates those visas via its lottery system.
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