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2019 Primer To the Immigration and I9 Compliance Laws

On March 20, 2019 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

FY 2018 saw the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite investigations quadruple, so it’s a good time to consider how to be compliant with immigration laws and I-9s in 2019. The federal government is actively seeking companies that employ undocumented workers as a means ofRead more →

What To Expect When You’re Expecting…ICE Auditors That Is

On March 13, 2019 / I-9 Enforcement / Leave a comment

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased worksite investigations, making understanding I-9 audits more relevant than ever for business owners. When a negative audit can cause millions of dollars in fines and penalties as well as prison time, it pays to evaluate procedures and perform a self-auditRead more →

ICE Audits Are A Reality

On February 26, 2019 / I-9 Enforcement / Leave a comment

ICE Investigations in 2018 US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigations in 2018 surged by 405% over 2017 to ensure a “culture of compliance.” The agency’s stated goals are to: Prevent the abuse of workers; Deter further illegal immigration; Stop criminal activity, thereby enhancing public safety; EliminateRead more →

Why I-9 Compliance is Vital

On January 29, 2019 / I-9 Enforcement / Leave a comment

Last year, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) quadrupled the number of worksite investigations, a sobering reminder of why I-9 compliance is vital to every employer. These investigations led to a 440% increase in audits, a 560% increase in criminal arrests and an 887% increase in administrativeRead more →

Be Prepared: Mergers And Acquisitions Do Not Absolve I-9 Compliance Issues

On January 22, 2019 / I-9 Enforcement / Leave a comment

Mergers and acquisitions create chaotic periods for affected businesses, but they do not absolve those businesses of their obligation to ensure compliance with immigration and employment laws. In fact, the new entity becomes liable for the sins of the old. It must, therefore, perform its due diligenceRead more →

ICE Investigations Surge 400% in 2018

On January 11, 2019 / I-9 Enforcement / Leave a comment

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigations in 2018 surged by 405% over 2017 to ensure a “culture of I9 compliance.” The agency’s stated goals are to: Prevent the abuse of workers; Deter further illegal immigration; Stop criminal activity, thereby enhancing public safety; Eliminate threats to nationalRead more →

How Border Wall Shutdown has Shutdown One “Electronic Border Wall”

On December 28, 2018 / E-Verify / Leave a comment

On December 22, 2018, the federal government officially shut down following contention over the proposed border wall. However, while the shutdown may be rooted in immigration concerns, the shutdown’s impact on immigration services will be relatively limited. This is because most of the organizations involved in U.S.Read more →

Purging Your Records

On June 3, 2013 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

Electronic Form I-9 systems have brought efficiency and ease of oversight to the processing, storing, and purging of Forms I-9 like no paper system could ever hope to do. With paper Form I-9 records they were typically just stored away, rarely revisited, and likely never purged. ElectronicRead more →

Planning for Revised Form I-9

On May 4, 2013 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

As many of you know, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the newly revised Form I-9 on March 8, 2013. The announcement requires implementation of the new Form I-9 by May 7, 2013. During this past week, many of you have asked questions related to theRead more →

Revised Form I-9 Released

On May 4, 2013 / I-9 Compliance, I-9 Enforcement / Leave a comment

Lookout’s Development Efforts Already Underway U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the newly revised Form I-9 is now approved for use. The announcement includes an implementation grace period through May 7, 2013 to allow employers to revise their internal processes to incorporate the use of theRead more →