Miguel Manna was quoted in an article on the Society for Human Resource Management's website about an upcoming Supreme Court case that will examine if someone who received asylum, but lost that status after a criminal conviction, remains eligible to apply for, and be granted, adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

"Asylum is not rare," Miguel said. "Millions of cases are currently pending across U.S. immigration agencies, although approval rates vary significantly by case type and adjudicating authority."

Employers should focus on strong I-9 compliance practices, including regular internal audits and timely reverification of temporary work authorization documents, Miguel told the publication.

"Consistent compliance procedures remain the best safeguard against both immigration and employment-law risks," he said.

Click here to read the full article: Why Supreme Court Asylum Status Case Involving Green Card Matters

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has more than 300,000 HR and business executive members in 165 countries.