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Onblick is an automated HR, Immigration compliance software that assures your organizational compliance through digitalized automated processes.

New Employee Orientation: The need for an Effective Orientation Program. A lot of companies go wrong with the new employee orientation.

New Employee Orientation: The need for an Effective Orientation Program

But, a well-planned orientation program can contribute to the overall success of your organization in a myriad of ways. Orienting new employees to their workplaces and their jobs is something that many organizations do not pay much attention to. This is one of the reasons why many employees feel disappointed and not excited about the initial days at work. Those employers who focus only on paperwork and work expectations often end up confusing the new personnel. And, this could eventually make them leave such organizations before they celebrate first work anniversaries. An effective new hire orientation program can ensure that you provide the best experience possible and thereby improve the retention rate. What is new employee orientation? The new hires are provided insight into the organizational culture besides the meetings with their respective teams and leaders.

Creating and Maintaining Public Access Files for Department of Labor Audits- OnBlick. When hiring foreign talent, employers must ensure that the immigration petition process is carefully monitored.

Creating and Maintaining Public Access Files for Department of Labor Audits- OnBlick

Also, several documents have to be maintained to stay compliant with the myriad labor laws. Proper creation and maintenance of Public Access Files is one of the tasks that can help you handle the Department of Labor audits effectively. Here is a gist of everything you need to know in this regard. What is a Public Access File? Employers who sponsor employees in the H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa categories are required to maintain a Public Access File (PAF) for each employee. ICE Form I-9 Updates - I-9 Mistakes hiring Non-Immigrants - Internal Audit.

Schedule A Demo with OnBlick. National Interest Exceptions to Entry of Immigrants & Non-Immigrants. We are aware of the Presidential Proclamation (P.P. 10052) that was signed by Trump has suspended the entry and issuance of non-immigrant visas for applicants of H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and certain J-1 visas.

National Interest Exceptions to Entry of Immigrants & Non-Immigrants

This proclamation was signed with the motive of protecting the U.S. labor market during the economic recovery following the corona pandemic. As outlined in our previous post, this Proclamation 10052 would only apply to those who were: Outside the United States on the effective date of the Proclamation (June 24, 2020);Did not hold a valid H-1, H-2, L-1 or J-1 non-immigrant visa and pursuant to which the foreign national is seeking entry, that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; ANDDid not hold an official travel documents other than a visa (e.g., transportation letter, boarding foil, or advance parole document). How HR Business Partners Can Help Organizations Adapt to New Normal? COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tragic toll on all the industries bringing most of them to a complete shutdown.

How HR Business Partners Can Help Organizations Adapt to New Normal?

Most businesses irrespective of their size,have felt the financial burden of the pandemic. A survey conducted by Veem, a global payments network, revealed that 81% of small U.S. companies are expecting this pandemic to affect their business over the next 12-16 months, and nearly 90% are bracing for an economic slowdown. Also,87% of small businesses are taking action to prepare for the possibility of an economic slowdown caused by the corona virus. OnBlick. A New Form I-9 is Out! Are You Aware of all the Updates? USCIS has announced a new version of Form I-9 after almost three years.

A New Form I-9 is Out! Are You Aware of all the Updates?

This update is released in January 2020, after the approval from the Office of Management & Budget. Employers can switch to this new version immediately. However, USCIS provides a grace period so that employers can make necessary updates and ensure a hassle-free transition to the new version. So, you can use the existing version till April 30th, 2020, after which it is a MUST to use the new one. Though an I-9 update is pending from USCIS since August 2019, the new version doesn't include any updates in the form, except for the changes in version (10/21/2019) and expiry dates. Bring Back the Human in Your HR. Completion & Retention of Form I-9/ E-verify Our business partner would automate your Form I-9/E-verify process and aligns their completion and retention as per the ICE guidelines.

Bring Back the Human in Your HR

Know More Managing Work Authorization Documents If you are an organization with global force, our HR business partner would help you in collecting and retaining work authorization documents. Guidance for Internal Form I-9 audits and compliance. Is Is the End of Dream For America? Over the years, immigration has laid a strong foundation in strengthening America.

Is Is the End of Dream For America?

The nation has long been the beneficiary of the new energy, as global talent is an integral part of the US workforce and they make extensive contributions that benefit everyone. But, is the American government truly valuing it? Trump administration’s restrictions on foreign workers and students say otherwise. US government has issued some swift and sweeping measures that impose restrictions on immigration system amid the corona pandemic. How Can You Avoid H-1B RFEs With Right SOC Codes? Standard Occupational Classification codes or simply SOC codes are an integral part in hiring foreign nationals on H-1B visa.

How Can You Avoid H-1B RFEs With Right SOC Codes?

They are also one of the key factors in deciding your H-1B approvals. You might know that an employer's failure in establishing the job as a Specialty Occupation can lead to an RFE. But, are you aware that it is one of the top 10 reasons to receive an RFE? Yes, USCIS has released a breakdown of why RFEs were issued for H-1B Petitions in FY 2018 out of which specialty occupation stands out as one of the top reasons.

Specialty Occupation Specialty occupation is not new to US employers who hire foreign nationals. In brief, it means that the job specified should require a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent in the relevant field of study. According to BLS, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong computer programming skills are required for the role of Software Developer. Increase in Specialty Occupation RFEs. Job Duties: USCIS issues guidance on adjudicating H-1B petitions. U.S.

USCIS issues guidance on adjudicating H-1B petitions

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is rescinding certain policies for H-1B petitions. This includes two policy memorandum regarding H-1B beneficiaries assigned to job sites by third parties, including staffing firms. This instructs officers to stop applying previous policies that required staffing firms to provide detailed itineraries and job duties for H-1B candidates. The new guidance contained in the policy memorandum and the rescinding of prior memorandum are effective immediately and apply to any pending or new requests for H-1B classification, including motions on and appeals of revocations and denials of H-1B classification.‍ Are Non-immigrants Trump’s Next Target? - OnBlick. Corona virus pandemic has affected many aspects of businesses to an unimaginable extent.

Are Non-immigrants Trump’s Next Target? - OnBlick

Recently, Trump administration has used the same excuse to impose a temporary ban on certain immigration to the country for 60 days. According to the data released by Customs and Border Protection, this immigration ban blocked nearly 43,000 migrants from seeking asylum at the southwest border. U.S government has put forward this immigration ban under the cover of corona pandemic, which otherwise has struggled to breakthrough.

Earlier this month, rumors said that this restriction may be extended to several non-immigrants as well. OnBlick Webinars – Expert guidance on HR and Immigration compliance. Trump's Executive Order- Who bares the impact & who are exempt? Trump’s recent tweet about signing the Executive Order on immigration ban has created chaos and uncertainty. “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!”‍ Signing the Executive Order Just as Trump has mentioned in this tweet, he signed an Executive Order imposing temporary ban on immigration.

OnBlick. DOL’s FLAG System: A New Reformation Towards Modernization. The world of work is transforming at a faster pace and so does the workforce management. Companies are trying their best to cope with the emerging technologies to increase overall productivity and reduce costs. A simple and flexible approach to manage their workforce is what every employer is looking for. Why is Workforce Management Important? Workforce management can be defined as “an institutional process that maximizes performance levels and competency for an organization.” In simple terms, it is to make sure that right people are hired for the right job at the right place, and right time. Workforce is undoubtedly the most tangible metrics in defining the success of your organization and hence managing it efficiently is of utmost importance. How Organizations are Managing their Workforce now?

Most of the organizations are still in a perception that managing workforce manually would be highly cost-effective than having a software. Onboarding Performance Tracking Leave Management. Ob_demo. USCIS has released updates in Form I-9 Handbook for Employers (M-274), which are in immediate effect. These updates are timed rightly as the new version of Form I-9 is out since the beginning of May. The recent updates in M-274 include clarifications about authorized representative, automatic EAD extensions, and Cap-gap. This update is a welcoming change as the COVID-19 pandemic has increased remote employment to a greater extent. Here is the update about who can be an authorized representative “You may designate, hire, or contract with any person you choose to complete, update or make corrections to Section 2 or 3 on your behalf.

Free Webinar: Form I-9 Covid-19 Updates - Do's and Dont's - Internal Audits on May 18th 2:00 PM CST by Team. Free Webinar: Form I-9 Covid-19 Updates - Do's and Dont's - Internal Audits on May 18th 2:00 PM CST by Team. Blogs.onblick. Home Blog Trump's Executive Order- Who bares the impact and Who are exempt? Posted April 30, 2020 - onblick inc Trump’s recent tweet about signing the Executive Order on immigration ban has created chaos and uncertainty.

“In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!” Signing the Executive Order Just as Trump has mentioned in this tweet, he signed an Executive Order imposing temporary ban on immigration. Excerpt from the Executive Order NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. Standard Occupational Classification. Blogs.onblick. Home Blog USCIS Announces Completion of H-1B Visa Selection Posted April 02, 2020 - onblick inc Despite the National Emergency, USCIS is successful in completing the H-1B visa selection for the FY 2020-21. As we are aware, this is the first time USCIS did follow an electronic registration process, through which employers can register petitions for beneficiaries. During this period (March 1st- March 20th), USCIS received a total of 2,75,000 unique registrations. This is quite high when compared to the 2,01,011 petitions received during the previous Fiscal Year.

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