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Starting May 10, the new DHS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degree Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension from the previous 17 months to 24 months is in effect. More guidance for employers, students and designated school officials is available at:
On Sept. 1, E-Verify will introduce a new advanced webinar platform to provide better customer service and enhance the E-Verify webinar experience. The new webinar platform includes:
DHS published the Improving and Expanding Training Opportunities for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degrees and Cap-Gap Relief for All Eligible F-1 Students final rule. This rule replaces the existing 2008 STEM optional practical training (OPT) interim final rule and is effective May 10, 2016.
As of July 1, 2016, employees who are F-1 students enrolled in curricular practical training (CPT) must present the redesigned Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, issued by ICE to complete Form I-9. Previous versions of Form I-20 containing a bar code are no longer acceptable. Designated school officials began issuing the redesigned Form I-20 to F-1 students enrolled in CPT on June 26, 2015.
myE-Verify is the website that gives U.S. workers and job-seekers resources and tools to learn about and participate in the E-Verify process. In October 2014, the website introduced two new services, myE-Verify accounts and Self Lock, in five states and the District of Columbia; an additional 16 states were added in January 2015. myE-Verify accounts and Self Lock are now available nationwide.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti for an additional 18 months, from Jan. 23, 2016 through July 22, 2017. The extension allows current TPS beneficiaries of Haiti to re-register for TPS in accordance with the Federal Register notice.
The Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Guinea, Liberia and
E-Verify Connection (PDF) is an e-newsletter for all employers and employees. The June issue has useful information about a change to green card issuance, a Federal Register notice about proposed E-Verify enhancements, the signing of a strategic alliance between USCIS and the Small Business Administration and other topics related to employment eligibility verification, including Form I-9 tips.
E-Verify Connection (PDF) is an e-newsletter for all employers and employees. The October issue reports about the revised Employee Rights Toolkit which benefits workers, employers and workforce organizations, includes Form I-9 tips, and other topics related to employment eligibility verification.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Honduras and Nicaragua for 18 months, from July 6, 2016 through January 5, 2018. The extension allows current TPS beneficiaries of Honduras and Nicaragua to re-register for TPS in accordance with the Federal Register notice. DHS has also automatically extended the validity of Employment Authorization Documents issued under the TPS designation of Honduras and Nicaragua for six months, through January 5, 2017.