Immigration

How to prepare for potential ICE worksite enforcement

03/17/2025

In some cases, it is reasonable to expect ICE agents will conduct workplace raids to identify and detain workers who lack authorization to work in the United States. Here’s how to prepare for a possible immigration enforcement blitz.

Follow-up on immigration enforcement

02/27/2025

We’ve already covered the new administration’s immigration enforcement priorities. But there’s more to consider.

Use subcontracted workers? Prepare for ICE action

01/24/2025

The coming ICE crackdown on immigrants lacking legal status won’t affect you or your employees if you know—because of their I-9 documentation—that they are legally allowed to work in the U.S. However, you may not be so confident if you use subcontractors or temporary workers.

Immigration enforcement: What now?

01/21/2025

The new administration has declared a national emergency related to immigration and has made it abundantly clear it will ramp up workplace raids. Obviously, this encompasses, but goes way beyond, ensuring your I-9 forms are in order. You must be vigilant.

Prepare to pay more for immigration-related violations this year

01/13/2025

Fines are increasing in 2025 for employers that violate immigration laws, the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Jan. 2.

Prepare for Trump administration’s impact on DOL

01/06/2025

With each change in administration, there’s a change in how federal agencies operate. When President-elect Trump takes office Jan. 20, expect rapid change at the U.S. Department of Labor.

What employers need to know about worksite enforcement plans

12/11/2024

Recent discussions with both current and former officials at Homeland Security Investigations, the workplace enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, provided insights into a few of the government’s lesser-known plans.

Audit your I-9 forms now

11/20/2024

The crackdown on employing individuals not authorized to work in the U.S. is coming. Your I-9s will be front and center. Self-auditing them now and correcting errors will save you a lot of heartburn later.

Prepare for immigration raids in 2025

11/13/2024

When President-elect Trump takes office in January, expect him to make good on campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration. While Candidate Trump promised during the campaign to immediately implement a program of mass deportation, President Trump is likely to encounter time-consuming delays due to logistics and litigation.

USCIS extends I-9 expiration date until May 31, 2027

08/19/2024

Employers may continue to use I-9 forms bearing an expiration date of July 31, 2026.