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E-Verify
Remote Examination of I9 Documents Allowed under Proposed DHS Rule
On July 21, 2023, DHS released early a proposed rule (official release coming on July 25) (click here) that will allow an optional alternative for employers to remotely examine Form I-9 documentation. The new DHS alternative authorizes employers enrolled in E-Verify the option to remotely examine their new hires’ identity and employment authoriza...
Florida Clarifies Details Related to new E-verify law
Recently, the Florida Department of Revenue released some important FAQs for the new Florida E-verify law. Click here to review and download the DOR Information sheet. Here are some of the more important new employee eligibility and e-verify questions and answers: Is an employer required to certify the employment eligibility of Florida and non-Flor...
New I9 Form to be Released on August 1, 2023
On Aug. 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Among the improvements to the form is a checkbox employers enrolled in E-Verify can use to indicate they remotely examined identity and employment authorization documents under an alternative procedure authoriz...
Does a K1 or Owner Complete an I9 form?
According to USCIS, an employer must complete Form I-9 each time it hires any person to perform labor or services in the United States in return for wages or other remuneration. Remuneration is anything of value given in exchange for labor or services, including food and lodging. The requirement to complete Form I-9 applies to......
Florida’s New E-Verify Rule Starts July 1, 2023
Currently, employment verification (I9 form) is required by all employers within 3 days of hire to ensure the employee is authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify, an online tool operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, allows employers to electronically verify employment eligibility after having completed the I-9 form. Curren...
Form I9 Audits – What you need to know
The I-9 Form is a legally required document for new hires. It is used by employers to prove an individual is legally eligible for employment in the United States. The form is legally required by the U.S. Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The current form is 2 pages long; employees and employers complete their......
ConsultStu is a Qualified Independent Third Party for Publix Immigration Reviews
ConsultStu is a qualified independent third party that can complete your Publix required Immigration Review and Audit, whether it is your first one, or the annual compliance re-certification. Since 2018, we have worked with many companies from various industries to complete their mandatory annual Immigration Law Certification. We have worked with c...
Did your Publix I9 Immigration Certification Letter expire?
Recently, a Florida Publix vendor contacted our office in need of an updated annual I-9 Immigration Certification Letter. The Publix Contract Management team had notified the company that its annual certification letter had expired and if it was not updated, the company was at risk for having its services being halted until received. Consultstu res...
Florida’s New E-Verify Law
On January 1, 2021, Florida joined a growing number of states that mandate some use of E-Verify for certain employers. Last year, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that requires all public employers, including local school districts, public universities, and colleges, and state and local agencies, as well as their private contractors, to use...
Get 2021 Started Right: 10 HR Action Items
Now that we have closed out 2020, and started 2021, its time for Human Resources/Payroll to take some important year-end actions to ensure a smooth transition into 2021. Consultstu has created a 10 point HR Checklist to ensure your Company is up to date with fast-changing federal/state rules and regulations. Update your Applicant New Hire......
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