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We provide immigration compliance programs, I-9 audits, and cross-border solutions. Our former ICE and HSI leaders help organizations build, assess, and sustain compliant immigration programs globally.

We are uniquely qualified to provide guidance and support to higher education institutions, K-12 school systems, faith-based organizations, hospitals, not-for-profits, and others. Whether an institution is facing allegations of sexual, race, religious, or gender-based harassment and violence, safety and security issues, or other forms of misconduct, our team can assist. We are regularly asked to assist institutions taking proactive, preventive steps to enhance integrity and compliance and improve institutional safety and security. We are also called upon in times of crisis to help define and implement the steps necessary to transformatively respond to challenges.

Litigation costs can be measured in time, money and frustration. We help minimize these costs and contribute to successful litigation outcomes with timely, accurate and effective analysis and expert witness services.

With a growing number of states legalizing cannabis for medical and recreational use, businesses are expanding their capacity to cultivate, process, and distribute quickly.

Welcome to the Independent Monitor (Monitor) Page related to the Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. (Magellan) resolution with the federal government involving lead testing that occurred between 2013 and 2017. This page provides relevant information related to Magellan’s resolution with the Government and Guidepost Solution’s (Guidepost’s) role as the Monitor.

When companies intend to merge with or acquire another company, many risk factors must be evaluated prior to the transaction’s execution. However, immigration compliance risk is not always on the top of that list. And, that could be a potentially costly omission.

As per an October 11, 2022 announcement, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs enforcement (ICE) has officially extended Form I-9 flexibilities

I don’t think the word “doldrums” is used very much anymore, but I do remember it vividly from when I was a child. It was predominantly used in connection to the lazy hazy days of summer.

On December 4, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is shortening the maximum durations of most employment authorization documents (EAD) for those whose status categories are applicable.  The update from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) states “the reduced maximum validity periods for certain categories will result in more frequent vetting of […]

On October 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is ending “automatic extensions” of temporary worker employment authorization for those whose status categories are applicable.  DHS is ending this practice and procedure as of October 30, 2025.  The Department has cited the need for “proper vetting and screening of aliens before granting […]

As immigration enforcement continues to be a priority for the administration, employers can no longer afford to take a reactive approach to Form I-9 compliance. The best defense against costly fines and reputational damage is a proactive internal audit, before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) serves a Notice of Inspection (NOI). ICE recently updated its […]

Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an updated version of the M-274 I-9 Handbook for Employers.  The updates follow the changes that resulted from the release of the revised I-9 Form on January 31, 2020. It also includes additional guidance for commonly asked questions and issues raised by employers. The M-274 is the “go-to” […]

In response to the Trump Administration’s Executive Order temporarily banning refugees and certain immigrants with origins from seven specific countries, several U.S. companies publicly declared their commitment to the hiring of refugees. Specifically, Starbucks pledged to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years and LinkedIn signaled their intent to speed up the expansion of LinkedIn’s “Welcome Talent” refugee support program.

Last week U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a news release regarding a significant worksite enforcement settlement which was touted as the “largest civil settlement agreement ever levied by ICE”. The question being asked by many employers, “Is this the return to worksite enforcement under the Trump Administration?” Given the strong talks about the southern […]

On September 8, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was extending the re-registration period for beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the designations of El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan.