The law requires non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States to register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), providing personal information such as fingerprints and home addresses. The new rule aims to enhance national security and ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws.Continue Reading Department of Homeland Security’s non-U.S. citizen registration requirement
Employers may recall several years ago when they received letters from the Social Security Administration informing them that the Social Security Numbers they reported did not match the corresponding employees’ names. A new round of letters is on the way beginning this month.
Continue Reading SSA Resumes Social Security Number “No-Match” Letter Program
The Department of Homeland Security recently published amendments to the regulation governing the US-VISIT program. This Final Rule, which will become effective January 18, 2009, requires all non citizens (with some exceptions noted below), including lawful permanent residents, to register with US-VISIT, upon admission to the United States.
Continue Reading DHS Publishes Amendments Requiring All Non Citizens to Register at a US-VISIT Kiosk Upon Entry to the US
On October 16, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security adopted the May 9, 2008 proposed regulation without change. Therefore, effective October 16, 2008, qualifying individuals now may obtain initial periods of TN status or extensions of status for up to three years.
Continue Reading CIS’s Proposed Regulation to Allow for Three-Year TN Status Adopted on October 16