I-9 Regulatory Compliance and E-Verify
With the current, ongoing congressional and societal debate over the treatment of illegal foreign nationals working in the U.S., the federal government has increased its investigations and audits on small and large businesses and employers in an effort to enforce and crack down on violators of I-9 rules and regulations. As an employer or business operating in this environment, you do not want to be noncompliant with these regulations and subject yourself to imposition of severe civil and criminal penalties.
You Do Not Have to Face a Government Challenge Alone
At The Kasen Law Firm, LLC, we are here to consult, represent and guide employers and businesses in the proper methods of complying with the I-9 regulatory scheme and verification process to comply with federal law. If you find yourself subject to an I-9 audit or are found to be noncompliant with I-9 regulations, our I-9 compliance and verification lawyers will provide you with an aggressive and timely defense.
We are a full service immigration law firm. For a free initial telephone consultation with an experienced South Carolina immigration lawyer, call 843-376-4085 or toll free at 888-370-5810. You may also contact us online. We have offices in Summerville, South Carolina, and Flushing, New York.
I-9 Compliance
Every employer is now required to document that each of their employees has fully completed an I-9 Form within 3 days of being hired. The I-9 Form identifies the name, address, birth date and social security number of the employee and serves as proof that the employee is authorized to work in the U.S., either as a U.S. citizen or under a valid work authorization.
Simply maintaining a file of completed I-9 Forms, however, is not sufficient to avoid the imposition of sanctions. In order to comply with the I-9 regulatory scheme, an employer must also verify through proper documentation that an employee is authorized to work in the U.S. For U.S. citizens, employers should review and maintain copies of an employee's passport, birth certificate or state driver's license. For non-citizens, the employer should review and maintain copies of an employee's work visa or green card. Failure to verify this information may subject the employer to severe civil and criminal sanctions.
E-Verification
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently empowered employers with a website entitled "E-Verify" that allows employers, using information reported on an employee's I-9 Form, to verify an employee's eligibility status. Although E-Verify is presently a voluntary procedure for most employers, it is not a foolproof system or easy to navigate. Our I-9 compliance and verification attorneys in close consultation with employers can effectively produce optimal E-verify compliance.
We Are Here to Help: Contact a Summerville I-9 Compliance Immigration Lawyer
To learn more about I-9 and E-Verify compliance and for a free initial telephone consultation, call 843-376-4085 or toll free at 888-370-5810. You may also contact us online. With the assistance of our I-9 compliance and verification attorneys, you will no longer be isolated and alone in your quest to navigate through the requirements of the I-9 compliance and E-Verify regulatory scheme.
