I-9

Infosys In $34 Million Settlement for U.S. Immigration Violations

The large Indian technology company Infosys has agreed to pay $34 million in a civil settlement after federal prosecutors in Texas alleged it had committed "systemic visa fraud and abuse" when bringing temporary workers to the U.S. on H-1B and B-1 visas. This kind of settlement is the largest ever in a visa case and [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:28-04:00October 30th, 2013|Articles, E-Verify, Employers, H-1B, I-9, 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|

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|

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|

Guidance on I-9/Employment Verification for DACA Applicants

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ("USCIS") has issued new guidance to employers regarding the employment verification and documentation process for employees with valid and pending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (“DACA”) applications.     According to recent USCIS figures, there have been approximately 420,000 DACA applications filed and as approvals are starting to be sent out, [...]

By |2013-02-15T20:28:41-05:00February 14th, 2013|Articles, DACA, Employers, I-9, News|

I-9 Compliance – Cleaning Up for the New Year

The start of the new year is a perfect time to assess corporate compliance with U.S. immigration laws.  As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) and the Department of Labor (“DOL”) increase their number of company audits and fines each year, it is important for employers to perform annual audits of their employment law and immigration [...]

By |2013-01-17T09:25:38-05:00January 17th, 2013|Articles, E-Verify, Employers, I-9, News|

Use of Paper Form I-94 To Be Eliminated

Almost all non-US nationals who have traveled to the U.S. at least once are familiar with the little white (or green) card inserted into one's passport upon admission into the U.S.  (sample)  Many people do not fully realize the significance of the Form I-94 -- most importantly, it records the entry date into the U.S. [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:46-04:00October 24th, 2012|Articles, I-9, News, Travel|

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