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As the stakes for a business to be compliant with federal law grows, so does the demand for learning how to conduct a self-audit to ensure I-9 compliance. Employers are increasingly understanding the importance of this practice to reduce the number of potential violations before an officialRead more →

Whether you are a small business owner or a Fortune 500 company, you have likely heard about E-Verify, a program that can help employers adhere to federal law by verifying that employees are eligible to work in the United States. This crucial responsibility which can affect aRead more →

The Form I-9 has been a part of company culture for more than three decades, but one of the most frequently asked questions continues to be, “What are the I-9 instructions for employers?” Despite the form’s deceivingly simple appearance, employers are increasingly turning to additional resources suchRead more →

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has taken center stage at the United States Capitol in recent years as lawmakers and Americans struggle to define the program’s parameters and constitutionality. Through it all, one of the most frequently asked questions by Americans and immigrants alikeRead more →

Abiding by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, businesses hiring employees in the United States are required to verify the employee’s eligibility to work in order to stay compliant with Form I-9 regulations that sometimes can include utilizing the federal E-Verify program. However, aRead more →

With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite investigations estimated to have quadrupled in recent years, it has never been more important for companies to begin developing an I-9 compliance plan. Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employers have the responsibility to make sure employeesRead more →

Applicant tracking software is quickly becoming the wave of the future for employers navigating the Form I-9 process. With immigration being the focus of headlines nationwide, American businesses are feeling more pressure than ever to ensure they are Form I-9 compliant. To successfully achieve and maintain thisRead more →

Since the late twentieth century when the Immigration and Reform Control Act was passed, companies have been required to complete the Form I-9 for employees by specific deadlines, but many companies are wondering, “Can an I-9 be completed prior to a start date for the employee?”  TheRead more →

As set forth in the 1986 Immigration and Reform Control Act, employees applying to work at businesses in the United States must fill out a Form I-9, which helps establish identity and eligibility to work. This federal form requires basic information from employees as well as oneRead more →

With the incidence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite investigations estimated to have quadrupled in recent years and the number of Form I-9 audits and audit-related arrests estimated to have also increased, it is more important than ever for employers to be able to prepare forRead more →