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Starting January 1, 2025, new amendments to Illinois' E-Verify and employment verification laws will impose additional responsibilities on employers, including enhanced employee notification requirements and potential penalties for non-compliance. In our latest blog post, Partner Daniel Brown explores these key changes, including the need to notify employees of work authorization discrepancies, federal I-9 inspections, and suspect documents, as well as new protections for employees' rights during the verification process. Employers will also face stricter penalties for failure to comply with these requirements, and violations could result in significant fines. With the expected increase in federal worksite enforcement, Daniel emphasizes how crucial it is for Illinois employers to stay ahead of these changes and ensure their HR practices are fully aligned with both state and federal regulations. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3CEns1F #IllinoisEmploymentLaw #EVerify #WorkAuthorization #Compliance #HR #I9Audits

📅 November 19 at 10:00 am EST: In the next installment of Fragomen's webcast series, we will examine the full scope of potential US policy shifts under the return of the Trump administration, from immigration to trade and economic strategy. We will explore how these changes will impact talent mobility, as well as how broader economic and trade policies will affect supply chains, business growth and workforce planning. Partner Louise Haycock will serve as moderator and will be joined by speakers — Partners David Crawford, Julia Onslow-Cole, K. Edward Raleigh and Christine Sullivan — to share insights on various topics, including: • How new tariffs and trade policies may reshape global supply chains, business operations and economic growth, and how businesses can prepare • The effects of more restrictive immigration policies in key global markets and how to adapt your global mobility strategy • Alternative immigration options in top business hubs like Canada, Australia and Europe, and how to diversify your talent pipeline & more. Register your interest in attending: https://bit.ly/3YQPbUf #2024Election #ImmigrationPolicy #GlobalMobility #TalentMobility #ImmigrationServices

As the return of the Trump administration approaches in January, the future of US immigration programs, including the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, face new uncertainties. 💻 In this blog post, Partners Isha Atassi and Rahul Soni and Senior Associate Susan Song examine the impact of the EB-5 program during President Trump's first term and outline potential developments anticipated during the second term. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4fH5JFa #ImmigrationPolicy #USImmigration #EB5Visa #InvestmentMigration

📣 Now available: Fragomen’s “Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime Sector” 📝🌍 Determining the appropriate immigration permissions for individuals working in or transiting through UK waters can be a daunting task. This guide helps break down the: ⚓ Complexities involved in securing the correct immigration permissions for individuals working in or passing through UK waters ⚓ Intricate terminology, concessions and exceptions found in UK Immigration Rules, and how businesses can navigate them ⚓ Key factors that businesses must consider when mobilising employees for both offshore and onshore work, such as visa requirements, crew member documentation and compliance with maritime and energy sector-specific regulations & more! Check out the guide: https://lnkd.in/epNY_dn2 🔗 #UK #EnergySector #Maritime #UKImmigration #ImmigrationCompliance #GlobalTalent

🌱🌍 In this blog post, Director Margot Rikmanspoel discusses the Netherlands' immigration policies and talent retention strategies in relation to the growing demand for green skills, highlighting the need for a more flexible approach to attract and retain skilled workers in the sustainability sector amidst evolving immigration regulations. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3YZjqd3 #Netherlands #Immigration #GreenSkills #Sustainability

🎙️ In this #ImmigrationConversation podcast episode, Partner Timo Heck is joined by Exactio AG Managing Partner Per Gyldendal Melberg and Director Giuseppe Sarno to share insights on C permits (permanent residency), taxation and immigration requirements in Switzerland. 🎧▶️ Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3Atehkh #Switzerland #Immigration #ImmigrationPodcast #CPermit #PermanentResidency

Manager Sean Rhodes outlines an important change for UK employers and employees in a recent People Management magazine article: As of 31 October, the UK Home Office has stopped issuing physical biometric residence permits (BRPs), and employees holding these permits must transition to a digital eVisa by the end of 2024 to continue accessing their immigration status online. While the registration process is straightforward, it’s essential for businesses to ensure their employees are informed and take action before the deadline. Additionally, employers may need to conduct follow-up right to work checks for certain staff members, especially if the initial check was based on a physical BRP with no recorded expiry date. Learn more about the shift here: https://bit.ly/4fJbvGf #UKImmigration #GlobalMobility #eVisa

Fragomen's Bangkok and Hong Kong offices recently hosted roundtables to discuss important new regulations in their regions, which have far-reaching impacts across APAC and beyond. 🌏 Thailand Roundtable: Marriage Equality in Thailand – Immigration Challenges and Opportunities with Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage | Partners Aim-on Larpisal and Kenneth Lau and Practice Leader Pantipa Praphakornphiphat discussed key immigration challenges, opportunities and considerations surrounding the country's new same-sex marriage bill, including the registration process and dependent visa application requirements. 🌏 Hong Kong Roundtable: Global Skills Shortage - Battle for Talent in APAC | Regional Partner for the Asia Pacific Mark Buchanan, Managing Director Magdalene Tennant, Director Kitty Lo and Manager Michelle W. led conversations covering talent migration and attraction trends in APAC, strategies to address the talent shortage and how current immigration policies in Hong Kong impact businesses seeking global talent. #Bangkok #Thailand #HongKong #Immigration #APAC #China #GlobalTalent

In a recent Forbes article, Partner Blake Miller discusses how tech companies are proactively navigating potential immigration policy changes ahead of President-elect Trump’s second term, noting that many are exploring early visa renewals, especially for employees with expiring visas in the next 12-18 months. He also recommends employees consider renewing their visas abroad to provide more flexibility in the face of potential travel bans or delays at US consulates. Looking ahead, Blake anticipates that restrictive immigration policies could pose challenges for businesses, possibly affecting their ability to hire highly skilled foreign talent. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4etw0pF #GlobalMobility #Immigration #2024Election #Tech #USImmigration

While the temporary reintroduction of internal border checks within the Schengen Area is not a new concept, recent announcements from Germany, Norway, Denmark, France and Sweden about new border checks beginning this month have raised concerns about the future of free movement within the area. In this blog post, Manager Andreia Ghimis and Senior Immigration Consultant Elisabeth Kamm discuss these reintroductions by some EU countries and what they mean for businesses and travellers in Europe. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4hDRens. 🌍 #EUTravel #Immigration #EUMigration #EuropeTravel #ImmigrationServices #SchengenArea