Employers may recall several years ago when they received letters from the Social Security Administration informing them that the Social Security Numbers they reported did not match the corresponding employees’ names. A new round of letters is on the way beginning this month.
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I-9 Interim Rule from June 2006 now final and effective on August 23, 2010
By Porter Wright on
The Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule this week that makes minor changes to the June 2006 interim rule concerning electronic storage of I-9 forms.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Rescinds Safe Harbor Regulation for Employers That Receive “No Match” Letters
By Porter Wright on
On August 19, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it was rescinding its August 2007 and October 2008 regulatory amendments concerning actions employers can take to benefit from "safe harbor" protection after receiving notification from DHS or the Social Security Administration that an employee’s reported work authorization or Social Security information does not match government records. In October 2007 a U.S. District Court in California preliminarily enjoined implementation of the regulations. Under the revised regulations, if employers took certain actions within prescribed timeframes, they could shield themselves from liability for allegedly employing individuals who lacked authorization to work in the United States. For additional information on the revised regulation, please review prior blog postings on this topic. Continue Reading U.S. Department of Homeland Security Rescinds Safe Harbor Regulation for Employers That Receive “No Match” Letters
DHS Publishes Amendments Requiring All Non Citizens to Register at a US-VISIT Kiosk Upon Entry to the US
By Rob Cohen on
The Department of Homeland Security recently published amendments to the regulation governing the US-VISIT program. This Final Rule, which will become effective January 18, 2009, requires all non citizens (with some exceptions noted below), including lawful permanent residents, to register with US-VISIT, upon admission to the United States.
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