International borders have been closed for 18 months, U.S. embassies abroad have been operating at a limited capacity, and yet employers struggle to find and retain talent. Corporate immigration, including H-1Bs and other visas, continues to provide a solution for savvy employers. Below are the most important immigration changes within the last year.
Remote I-9 Verification
Historically, I-9 forms have been completed by hand on paper, even after the creation of E-Verify. Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government has at least temporarily shifted its stance and now permits the filing of remotely signed and verified I-9s.
