Forensic Audits in December Hits Over 1000 Businesses

Over 1000 businesses were audited against their Form I-9’s.  An audit involves ICE reviewing a company’s Form I-9s to verify employees’ identities and eligibility to work in the country. In 2008, fines increased by 25%, with the result that first-time offenders face penalties of between $375 to $3,200 for each unauthorized employee. In 2009, ICE has ordered companies to pay $800,000 in fines, more than four times the amount imposed in 2008.

You can read the full article below.

http://www.globalimmigrationcounsel.com/2009/12/articles/us-immigration/federal-agencies/ice/over-1000-businesses-face-ice-forensic-audits-in-december/

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