Anton Mertens

October 02, 2017 | Daily Report Online

The Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment (RAISE) Act (S. 1720), introduced in August by Sens. David Perdue, R-Georgia, and Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, would eliminate the immigration system as we know it and replace it with a points-based system. A companion bill, known as the Immigration in the National Interest Act of 2017 was introduced in the House in September by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas. Just how will these changes proposed by the new administration affect Georgia businesses?

By Anton Mertens, Burr & Forman

5 minute read

February 06, 2017 | Daily Report Online

Georgia employers and their in-house counsel should manage immigration-related risks and understand how future policies may impact their workforce, while identifying workers who will need visa sponsorship to remain employed in their company—and be prepared for an increase in I-9 audits and site visits by ICE agents.

By Anton Mertens

13 minute read

July 01, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The Sunday talk shows are abuzz with excitement over the long-awaited debate in the U.S. Senate on immigration reform.

By Anton Mertens

4 minute read

May 20, 2013 | Inside Counsel

After a flurry of revisions over the past several years, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) settled in March on the latest edition of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

By Anton Mertens

9 minute read