I-9 seminars, training for HR and lawyers on I-9s, E-Verify, employer immigration compliance, SSN No-Match letters, and work visas. Seminars, News, Articles analysis. http://www.i-9seminars.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:46:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.i-9seminars.com/images/M_images/rss-i9.png http://www.i-9seminars.com I-9 seminars, training for HR and lawyers on I-9s, E-Verify, employer immigration compliance, SSN No-Match letters, and work visas. Seminars, News, Articles analysis. http://www.i-9seminars.com/201003051546/analysis/i-9-employment-eligibility-form-for-workers-referred-for-a-fee.html Recruiters/referrers for a fee, staffing agencies, have asked these questions: Question: Do recruiters/referrers need to complete I-9s for workers they refer for a fee? Articles - Analysis Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:17:55 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/201003041542/analysis/ice-services-180-audit-notices-to-businesses-in-five-southeast-states.html U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it is issuing Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 18 businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. These notices are intended to alert business owners that ICE will be inspecting their I-9s and other hiring records. Articles - Analysis Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:02:03 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/i-9-tip-of-the-week/social-security-card-marked-not-valid-for-employment.html Question: What should I do if an employee present a Social Security card marked NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT, but states that he or she is now authorized to work? Articles - I-9 Tip of the Week Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:41:49 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/201002091498/analysis/small-mo-roofing-company-owner-sentenced-to-five-years-probation-and-$221363-for-twelve-undocument.html February 9, 2010. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigated a Bolivar, MO - based roofing company, Taylor-Made Roofing and found that it provided employment to 12 undocumented workers. As a result of the ICE enforcement action, the company and its owner, Mr. Russel Taylor, were accused of “knowingly hiring, contracting and sub-contracting to hire illegal aliens from August 2006 through April 2008.” Articles - Analysis Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:54:14 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/201002041491/analysis/tenth-circuit-upholds-temporary-injunction-of-certain-business-immigration-compliance-issues.html On February 2, 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit enjoined Oklahoma from enforcing certain employment provisions of House Bill 1804, a state immigration enforcement bill. Specifically, employer sanctions and independent contractor requirements cannot be enforced at this time. The Court held that the state may enforce provisions which require public employers and state contractors to participate in E-Verify. Articles - Analysis Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:40:29 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/i-9-tip-of-the-week/self-employment-and-the-form-i-9.html Question: If I am self-employed, do I have to fill out a Form I-9 on myself? Articles - Analysis Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:23:00 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/201002021485/analysis/e-verify-now-required-for-federal-contractors.html Effective September 8, 2009, most federal contracts valued at over $100,000 with a performance period longer than 120 days will require contractors to participate in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system, operated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Articles - Analysis Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:29:23 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/201002011484/analysis/e-verify-employment-eligibility-in-the-news.html 2009 has been a busy year featuring a number of updates to the regulations surrounding the employment verification process. In April, the Department of Homeland Security’s new I-9 form became the version all employers must use for new hires. Articles - Analysis Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:57:32 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/201001271479/analysis/e-verify-user-manual-updated-december-2009.html In December 2009, USCIS published an updated version of the E-Verify User Manual. The manual is available for downloading or printing here (http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/E-Verify/E-Verify/E%20Verify%20User%20Manual_Final_12.7.09_1.pdf). It is an obligation under the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that E-Verify users are familiar with the most recent version of the E-Verify User Manual. Articles - Analysis Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:33:05 +0100 http://www.i-9seminars.com/201001221471/analysis/how-to-avoid-discrimination-in-the-i-9-process.html Question: How can I avoid discrimination in the I-9 process? Answer: The Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, (the Act ) prohibits the following four types of unlawful conduct: Articles - Analysis Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:21:51 +0100