The concept of citizenship, of determining who "belongs" to a particular country and who does not, is fascinating and especially relevant today, with so many Americans holding passionate and often conflicting ideas about U.S. immigration policies. Unfortunately, there...
Cynthia C. Arn
Sponsoring a Foreign National for Immigration: The “Affidavit of Support”
Foreign nationals applying for permanent residence (a “green card”) in the United States must affirmatively establish that they are not likely to become a “public charge” in the U.S. In other words, they must show that they have sufficient financial resources...
I-9 Compliance and E-Verify — Ready for Prime Time?
What is E-Verify? Many employers, aware that they are required by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to verify that all of their employees are permitted to work in the U.S., would like more simplicity and certainty in the process. Many have heard of E-Verify...
I-9 Compliance and Employer Sanctions in an Era of Heightened Scrutiny
As we discussed in our last newsletter, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now places a very high priority on ensuring that foreign nationals who work without authorization are apprehended and prosecuted, and that U.S. employers comply with requirements to...