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IMAGE Best Employment Practices

IMAGE (the ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers) is a voluntary partnership initiative between the federal government and private sector employers. The initiative is designed to foster cooperative relationships and to strengthen overall hiring practices. ICE developed the program as a new concept for employer self-compliance within the worksite enforcement program, through which employers can [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:27-04:00November 11th, 2013|Articles, Compliance, E-Verify, I-9, ICE, News|

Another Wave of I-9 Audits on the Horizon

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is launching another round of worksite investigations.  Recently, ICE has indicated it would conduct another wave of I-9 audits. ICE prioritizes investigations involving critical infrastructure and key resources. However, no industry or company, regardless of size, type or location is exempt from complying with the law and may become [...]

By |2013-10-02T22:14:19-04:00October 2nd, 2013|Compliance, I-9, ICE, News|

Upcoming Webinar: Internal I-9 Audit: Training for Human Resources

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 12.30-1.30 PM EST The Form I-9 appears deceptively simple, but is fraught with potential compliance issues including financial penalties. Given the intensification of worksite enforcement efforts, it is crucial for employers to assess their I-9 records and practices with an internal audit. This FREE webinar will provide training on how to [...]

By |2013-10-02T21:08:36-04:00October 1st, 2013|Compliance, I-9, News|

OCAHO Reduces I-9 Penalties for Small Employers

Recently published cases appear to demonstrate a distinct trend at the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (“OCAHO”)* in drastically reducing ICE's penalty assessments, particularly when the employer is a small business and acted in good faith.  One commonality we see in decisions is the consistent cite to, "Penalties approaching the maximum permissible should [...]

By |2013-09-05T09:15:04-04:00September 2nd, 2013|Compliance, Employers, I-9, ICE|

E-Verify Program Going Strong Based on new USCIS Reports

USCIS has just released new Reports on the E- Verify Program that focused on the accuracy of the program, employer opinions, employer and employee experiences in Arizona after state legislative mandates went into effect, and E-Verify Employer Agent (EEAs). The overall results from each of the studies show that the E-Verify users have confidence in [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:31-04:00August 7th, 2013|Compliance, E-Verify, Employers|

Immigration Compliance: Problem of I-9 Over-Documentation

Immigration related compliance is an increasing concern for U.S. employers, who are often caught between two federal agencies with opposing interests: ensuring that all workers are authorized for employment in the U.S. and protecting those who are lawfully here from discrimination. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (“IRCA”) requires all employers to fill [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:31-04:00July 25th, 2013|Compliance, Employers, I-9, News|

Upcoming Webinar on 7/24: PERM and H-1B Compliance for Human Resources

In light of aggressive government enforcement actions, employers and human resources professionals need to have a firm understanding of their roles and responsibilities regarding the employment of H-1B workers, the PERM Labor Certification process, and what do to in the event of a surprise government workplace site-visit. This FREE webinar details the employer’s responsibilities regarding [...]

By |2013-07-03T11:42:29-04:00July 3rd, 2013|Compliance, Employers, H-1B, PERM|

New I-9 Form Has Arrived

On March 8, 2013, USCIS released a new Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.  Employers should begin using the new Form I-9 with revision date 03/08/13 immediately for all new hires. However, in order to allow companies to incorporate the new Form into their HR practices, USCIS provided employers with a 60-day grace period. USCIS has [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:38-04:00March 11th, 2013|Compliance, Employers, I-9, News|

USCIS Releases Predetermined Indicators of Potential Fraud in H-1B Petitions

New documents have been released recently in the prolonged lawsuit by the American Immigration Council’s Legal Action Center, on behalf of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), regarding USCIS’ procedures and predetermined indicators of potential fraud in the H-1B process. (For a detailed review of the lawsuit and associated documents see). Legal History In 2005, [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:42-04:00January 14th, 2013|Articles, Compliance, H-1B, News|

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