2011-11-07 09:22
Third in our series of tips to avoid common I-9 mistakes is some helpful advice about the reverification process. A lot of employers aren’t exactly sure when reverification must be c… Read More
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2011-11-02 09:22
There’s no question about it—trying to maintain I-9 compliance and staying up-to-date on new rules and regulations can seem pretty overwhelming. Even the most seasoned staffing… Read More
2011-09-23 22:31
Avoid Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) mistakes by carefully following all of the applicable rules, regulations and laws. The Department of Homeland Security is cracking… Read More
2011-08-10 17:32
The I-9 form is standard paperwork that must be filled out by each person that is hired at a new job. It is a single page form, but many people make mistakes when filling it out that can co… Read More
2011-08-03 16:39
In an effort to be thorough and to ensure compliance with governmental regulations, companies are sometimes overzealous. This is of special concern in the case of the Form I-9 Employment El… Read More
2011-07-27 22:29
Recently the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee debated H.R. 2164, a bill proposed by Texas Republican Rep. Lamar Sm… Read More
2011-07-20 16:35
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has issued a statement that they will begin the fifth surge in a series of investigations aimed at investigating potential emplo… Read More
2011-07-13 16:39
Recently, the state of Alabama passed its own immigration law, which some are calling one of the toughest laws in the country. The law easily passed through the Alabama legislature, followi… Read More
2011-07-07 15:32
A bill approved by the Tennessee Legislature and expected to be signed by the governor will strengthen incentives for Tennessee employers to use the federal "E-Verify" employee verification… Read More
2011-06-29 14:49
The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld an Arizona law which found that states could require the use of the federal government's "E-Verify" employment verification system in issuing business… Read More
2011-06-29 09:21
The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld an Arizona law which found that states could require the use of the federal government’s “E-Verify” employment verification system… Read More
2011-06-22 19:40
If your company is selected for an administrative inspection, you will probably receive the NOI (Notice of Inspection) through a personal visit by an ICE agent. The inspection will determin… Read More
2011-06-15 20:15
The E-Verify system used by the Department of Homeland Security to electronically verify employment eligibility for new employees. In the past, its use has been voluntary for federal employ… Read More
2011-06-15 09:21
The E-Verify system used by the Department of Homeland Security to electronically verify employment eligibility for new employees. In the past, its use has been voluntary for federal emplo… Read More
2011-06-08 15:47
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement are taking more efforts to ensure that immigration laws are not being broken in the workforce. The ICE is continuing its thorough inves… Read More
2011-06-01 15:28
Since 1986, all United States employers have been required to complete a Form I-9 when hiring an employee. This form serves to verify that the employee in question is lawfully permitted to… Read More
2011-05-25 18:54
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has recently issued over 1,000 notices of upcoming inspections to businesses throughout the United States. This helps to show ICE's att… Read More
2011-05-18 21:01
USCIS's latest rules governing the I-9 process just recently came into final force on May 16, 2011. As part of the rule-making process, USCIS was required to release the rules in draft form… Read More
2011-05-18 09:21
USCIS’s latest rules governing the I-9 process just recently came into final force on May 16, 2011. As part of the rule-making process, USCIS was required to release the rules in dra… Read More
2011-05-11 15:13
Part of the challenge of the I-9 process is balancing conflicting government mandates. On one hand, there is the obligation to make sure that prospective employees present facially valid em… Read More
2011-05-11 09:21
Part of the challenge of the I-9 process is balancing conflicting government mandates. On one hand, there is the obligation to make sure that prospective employees present facially valid e… Read More
2011-05-04 15:42
South Carolina’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation forced one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in Columbia, South Carolina to shut down its operations. The Board ca… Read More
2011-04-27 19:49
If you are a hiring manager at a corporation or the owner of a small or medium business you probably already know just how important it is to maintain compliance with Form I-9 requirements… Read More
2011-04-13 18:12
Back in 1986, the passage of the Immigration Report and Control Act fostered the development of the I-9 form as a tool to ensure job availability for those individuals with legal standing… Read More
2011-04-06 15:30
Form I-9, used to verify and maintain records of employees' lawful eligibility to work in the United States, has justifiably been called America's “most complicated one-page form.&rdq&helli…Read More
2011-03-23 18:42
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) made a major announcement in February 2010 regarding employment authorization cards and advance parole documents. For many appl… Read More
2011-03-16 15:51
Employers who request unnecessary documentations from employees who are permanent residents may be guilty of breaching I-9 compliance and may be at risks of discrimination lawsuits.
In 2010… Read More
2011-03-09 15:00
Why Moving To A College Town Can Be Smart
There are many advantages to opening or relocating a business near a university. Whether you own a restaurant, bookstore, or copying service, unive… Read More
2011-03-02 14:54
It is as important as ever employers comply with the law. Unfortunately, where many employers go wrong is that they do not maintain current on immigration laws. Employers are required by la… Read More
2011-02-23 22:07
As added protection to your business, the government requires that you as the employer must have every employee hired fill out the I-9 form. This form from the IRS has been in practice sinc… Read More
2011-02-17 18:02
A National Mexican Restaurant Chain has been forced to fire hundreds of immigrant workers over the past few weeks following Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at its Minnesota… Read More
2011-02-11 19:40
Original Article: Published February 10, 2011 by FoxNews.com
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer announced Thursday that her state will file a countersuit against the federal government, claiming Washin… Read More
2011-02-09 21:05
When an internal audit revealed the inconsistency and inefficiency of their new employee processing, background check and drug testing registration systems, one staffing company knew they n… Read More
2011-02-03 15:19
I-9 compliance is important to avoid paying stiff fines for failing to properly verify your employees’ work eligibility. In 14 states, the E-Verify system is required to show I-9 comp… Read More
2011-01-26 21:07
In order to assist employers in completing the Form I-9, required for each new hire, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service released a revised version of its I-9 instruction manual on… Read More
2011-01-20 20:22
Recently, the government fined a large clothing retailer more than $1 million for failing to properly verify their employees' legal status.
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforce… Read More
2011-01-20 09:20
Recently, the government fined a large clothing retailer more than $1 million for failing to properly verify their employees’ legal status.
The United States Immigration and Customs… Read More
2011-01-13 20:26
Hiring temporary employees or outsourcing some of your work saves a business owner big in benefits and salaries. He gets the work done with less being paid out. But the major thing the busi… Read More
2011-01-06 02:15
Ensuring that I-9 compliance is being managed consistently across your business is important, and becoming more important. Businesses that do not take proper measures to ensure that their e… Read More
2010-12-27 17:11
As an employer, you are one of those people who know that I-9 isn’t a freeway in Los Angeles. The only place it can take you is to the front page of your local newspaper, where you ca… Read More
2010-12-22 17:46
Those looking for an easier way to verify new hires and keep up with government compliance standards need look no further than the new I-9Compliance.com web site.
If you have ever had probl… Read More
2010-12-09 15:50
With the attention on global threats regularly on the rise, I-9 compliance is more important than ever in order to avoid both internal and external issues. Federal agencies, including DHS a… Read More
2010-12-02 22:12
All U.S. employers are required to verify the employment eligibility of any individual they hire to work in the United States. Under federal law, employers are required to complete and reta… Read More
2010-11-24 14:09
Since November of 1986, the US Department of Immigration (now in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security) requires all employers to complete an I-9 Work Authorization form for e… Read More
2010-11-24 09:20
Since November of 1986, the US Department of Immigration (now in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security) requires all employers to complete an I-9 Work Authorization form for… Read More
2010-11-11 17:19
In a stunning television report, Fox 5 Atlanta sheds new light on who is giving illegal immigrants jobs. This news team collected more than 16,000 records from three area jails which flagge… Read More
2010-11-10 18:02
With three months still left in 2010, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division of the United States government set a record for overall removals of illegal aliens. Since Janua… Read More
2010-11-05 17:33
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is accelerating its efforts to stem the ongoing practice of employers hiring unauthorized workers, payment of unfair wages or other unlawful working… Read More
2010-10-18 16:10
Fiscal year 2010 has given rise to a nagging worry for employers regarding those I-9 forms languishing in their personnel files. ICE’s statistics for immigration enforcement were reco… Read More
2010-10-13 15:22
Giant clothing retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch was fined $1 million by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Detroit on Tuesday for failure to verify the employment eligibility o… Read More
2010-10-11 15:24
Business owners have numerous government-imposed responsibilities. One specific responsibility has the potential to result in heavy penalties if not fulfilled.
The responsibility in ques… Read More
2010-10-05 15:09
Implementing a portion of the Border Security funding bill (Public Law 111-230) signed by President Barack Obama on August 13, USCIS has announced a new fee, in addition to existing fees, f… Read More
2010-10-04 21:31
It is being reported that earlier this month, ICE issued several hundred new notices of inspection to employers across the country. Prior to this round of notices, ICE had issued 1,641 audi… Read More
2010-10-01 15:37
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported that the owner and a top executive of a metal company in Oxnard, California were arrested on September 23 by ICE agents on federal… Read More
2010-09-27 15:36
Form I-9, or the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, is crucial documentation all businesses must have in order to verify all of their employees’ identities and their eligibilit… Read More
2010-09-17 17:06
Thoroughly and accurately completing and retaining the I-9 forms for all of your employees is no longer an option. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is involved and they are not acc… Read More
2010-09-13 15:49
PICKENS COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County learned recently that five subcontractors involved with the district’s building program employed illegal workers, followin… Read More
2010-08-31 19:16
As of August 23, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency enacted new rules and guidelines concerning employees' I9 compliance status and verif… Read More
2010-08-23 22:46
Compliance with immigration laws is a critical part of the hiring process. Over the years, the immigration laws in the United States have been revised and updated numerous times. If filled… Read More
2010-08-23 09:20
Compliance with immigration laws is a critical part of the hiring process. Over the years, the immigration laws in the United States have been revised and updated numerous times. If filled… Read More
2010-08-19 16:27
I-9 rhymes with fines, and perhaps for good reason, as an increasing number of employers nationwide face steep penalties associated with I-9 compliance audits conducted by Immigration and C… Read More
2010-08-02 18:04
The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement department has issued a new rule, amending regulations pertaining to electronic I-9 forms. This rule was publ… Read More
2010-06-01 23:43
Big changes are coming to E-Verify in June that will enhance its usability, security, accuracy and efficiency. The USCIS has announced that its newly redesigned E-Verify web interface will… Read More
2010-06-01 23:41
What does this mean in the I-9 context? The EAD Card (or Form I-766) is an acceptable List A document, which establishes both identity and work authorization. It’s important to note… Read More
2010-05-17 18:36
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Government Contractors (NAGC) announces a new partnership with I-9Compliance.com to provide employment eligibility verification features… Read More
2009-12-31 18:15
Read news release: Justice Department and ICE reach $4.5 million agreement with Pilgrim's Pride
According to a news release from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the f… Read More
2009-12-29 16:40
According to a story on the Los Angeles Times website, businesses in the city of Lancaster, California will be required to use E-Verify to check the employment eligibility of potential work… Read More
2009-12-21 23:23
According to a report in the Contra Costa (CA) Times, an internal I-9 compliance probe at a downtown Walnut Creek, California Target store led to 50 immigrant workers leaving their jobs. Ta… Read More
2009-12-16 21:36
As reported by the Washington Times, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) could possibly plan to add a self-check system so workers can pre-screen themselves with… Read More
2009-12-08 15:48
According to an article in the Denver Post, the city of Denver, Colorado may consider performing random checks on the immigration status of contract workers after a review found that a cons… Read More
2009-12-02 17:00
An article in the Lansing State Journal claims that a new bill before the Michigan House of Representatives requiring the use of the Federal E-Verify system by state and local governments … Read More
2009-11-24 18:15
Full USCIS News Release: Law Extends USCIS Programs through September 2012
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advises its customers that the Department… Read More
2009-11-20 18:00
Full News Release: ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton announces 1,000 new workplace audits to hold employers accountable for their hiring practices
WASHINGTON-U.S. Immigration an… Read More
2009-11-19 22:24
From November 19, 2009 DHS News Release: "Secretary Napolitano, ICE Assistant Secretary Morton and USCIS Director Mayorkas Announce New Campaign to Recognize Employers Committed t… Read More
2009-11-19 09:19
From November 19, 2009 DHS News Release: “Secretary Napolitano, ICE Assistant Secretary Morton and USCIS Director Mayorkas Announce New Campaign to Recognize Employers Committed to Ma… Read More
ICE Sending Chills Down Spines Of U.S. Employers As Government Cracks Down On Hiring Illegal Workers
2009-11-16 17:52
Article posted on KansasCityJobForce.com
Employers who usually search for certain qualities such as intelligence, experience, and a strong work ethic when considering a candidate for a… Read More
2009-11-12 17:22
According to a story originally posted on the Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) News website, more than 1,200 undocumented janitors in Minnesota were fired from their jobs in October after an I… Read More
2009-11-10 17:53
An article in the Philadelphia Daily News – “Don't blame the workers. Blame the employers.” – reveals that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has bee… Read More
2009-11-04 15:11
A report from WSPA News Channel 7 in Spartanburg, South Carolina reveals that a poultry plant charged with hiring hundreds of undocumented workers has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the gove… Read More
2009-11-02 21:55
According to the "E-Verify Statistics" page on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website, statistics based on fourth quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 (July 2008 through S… Read More
2009-10-28 16:50
The University of California (UC) and other institutions of higher education that hold federal contracts are now required to use the government’s E-Verify system to verify the employm… Read More
2009-10-26 20:07
A special report in The Miami Herald, "Employers: Get ready for E-Verify," advises employers to start preparing for new immigration enforcement policies under the Obama administration, whic… Read More
2009-10-22 16:58
The Arizona Republic reports that E-Verify appears likely to be extended after the Senate opted to maintain the program for three more years as part of a $44 billion funding bill for the De… Read More
2009-10-16 21:48
According to a report from Workforce Management, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a homeland security funding bill that would extend E-Verify, the government-run electronic em… Read More
2009-10-15 23:33
As reported by TacomaWeekly.com, Pierce County in Washington state is participating in E-Verify beginning October 6 in order to ensure that those who work for the county are lawfu… Read More
2009-10-12 21:26
Posted on CareerMag.com
Employers have many questions about I‐9 Form/E-Verify compliance and how a paperless Web-based I‐9 Form/E-Verify system solution can improve the eff… Read More
2009-10-08 16:39
According to a news release from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an employer of an illegal alien convicted of murder in the shooting death of a Houston, Texas Police Off… Read More
2009-10-02 21:57
For those employers getting chills down their spines from recent worksite raids by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the new rule requiring the use of E-Verify by feder… Read More
2009-10-01 20:39
On October 1, 2009, a new law will take effect in the State of Nebraska requiring that all private employers seeking contractors with public employers and all public contractors and subcont… Read More
2009-09-22 18:33
As a result of two worksite enforcement investigations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the owner of a Missouri roofing company pleaded guilty in federal court… Read More
2009-09-17 22:04
According to an article on NextGov.com, a spokesman for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which manages the E-Verify electronic employment eligibility verification syst… Read More
2009-09-10 23:14
For those employers getting chills down their spines from recent worksite raids by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the new rule requiring the use of E-Verify by fed… Read More
2009-09-09 16:17
USCIS Update: E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Effective September 8
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reminding federal contractors and subcontract… Read More
2009-09-02 20:09
USCIS Update: Federal Contractors Required to Use E-Verify Beginning September 8, 2009
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reminding federal con… Read More
2009-08-31 23:22
A court ruling has upheld the Federal Contractor Rule requiring the use of E-Verify by government contractors and subcontractors, paving the way for the implementation of the rule – w… Read More
2009-08-28 18:01
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the Office of Management and Budget has extended its approval of Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verif… Read More
2009-08-27 15:41
“20 Questions” is a fun guessing game to play that helps pass the time during long road trips. However, the following 20 questions (and answers) should keep contractors (and sub… Read More
2009-08-25 20:39
In a proposed rule published in the August 19, 2009 Federal Register – “Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter” – the Department of Homel… Read More
2009-08-18 17:55
In what should serve a warning to U.S. employers about the dangers of hiring illegal workers and how the government is focusing less on workplace raids targeting illegal workers and more on… Read More
2009-08-10 21:53
For employers who need more proof that the government is cracking down on companies that hire illegal aliens, a recent announcement from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) t… Read More
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