Ann Lee

by Ann Lee

In an interview with the Center for Immigration Studies, White House Border Czar Tom Homan provided insight on July 16, 2026 into the Administration’s plans to significantly expand worksite enforcement and increase scrutiny of employer compliance.

For employers, the primary takeaway is that the Administration intends to significantly increase worksite enforcement efforts. Employers should anticipate more I-9 audits, renewed follow-up on Social Security no-match letters, and closer coordination among Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Homan also emphasized that investigations will increasingly focus on employers, particularly where HSI develops evidence of trafficking, forced labor, or the knowing employment of unauthorized workers. Businesses that utilize staffing agencies or subcontractors, especially in industries historically subject to worksite enforcement, such as agriculture, meatpacking, construction, and hospitality, should consider proactively reviewing their I-9 compliance programs, vendor oversight, and audit procedures. Read more >>

Ann Lee

by Ann Lee

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a significant update regarding Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Effective immediately, any Form I-693 that has been properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, will no longer have an expiration date. This means that such forms can now be used indefinitely as evidence to demonstrate that the applicant is not inadmissible on health-related grounds.

This decision by USCIS follows careful consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and takes into account advancements in public health electronic notification systems. However, USCIS officers have reserved discretion to request more evidence or a new or updated Form I-693 if they have reason to believe the applicant’s medical condition has changed since the civil surgeon signed the Form I-693, or that the Form I-693 submitted does not accurately reflect the applicant’s medical condition and the applicant may be inadmissible on health-related grounds. Read more >>